N.C. Parents Need Action

As an organization that deals with parental school choice, we often focus on all the statistics and arguments that fly around the Capitol Building and the blogosphere. It helps, sometimes, to take a step back look at the big picture.

 

Why do we want parental school choice? Because parents will make the best decisions for their children’s future.  If those children have the best opportunities, then our state as a whole will flourish.

 

The Constitution of North Carolina makes this very plain by stating not only that "schools, libraries, and the means of education shall forever be encouraged,” but also that "equal opportunities shall be provided for all students" within a uniform system of schools.

 

We have said before that North Carolina is lagging behind in the movement to provide educational options to its families. Despite policymakers' claims that the state is a leader in innovation, we are being surpassed by other states that offer access to quality education through opportunity scholarships, educational tax credits and public charter schools.

 

It's time to be realistic. North Carolinians need options and want more options. It’s time for those needs and wants to be put into actions.