August 2009

In a tough economy, parents still opt for non-public schools

August 3, 2009 | Posted in
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When parents don’t get choices, they create them.  The N.C. Division of Non-Public Education released its annual home school report on Monday. In short, nearly 5,500 more students were home schooled in 2008-09 as compared to the prior school year.

PEFNC on the Radio

August 20, 2009 | Posted in
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 On Monday, PEFNC President Darrell Allison was a featured guest in Asheville on the Take a Stand Show with Matt Mittan (570 AM). The other featured guest was Dr. Tony Baldwin, superintendent of Buncombe County Schools. State Superintendent of Schools, June Atkinson also called in as a guest. The discussion ranged from drop-out rates to year-round schools.

Shrink achievement gap through educational choice

August 26, 2009 | Posted in
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There is no way to get around the data. To date, North Carolina public schools have shown a significant achievement gap for low-income and minority students.