PEFNC Perspectives

National Poll Reveals Broad Support for Lifting Charter School Caps
May 7, 2009
| Posted in Charter Schools, | Posted in Public Opinion
A recent national opinion poll shows that 74% of voters believe that states should lift the limits restricting the growth of public charter schools.
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National Charter Schools Week, May 3-9
May 4, 2009
| Posted in Accountability, | Posted in Charter Schools, | Posted in Parental School Choice, | Posted in Policy and Politics
In recognition of National Charter School Week, we thought it would be appropriate to post a brief assessment of the landscape for charter schools, both statewide and nationally.
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NC Court Denies Parental Rights in Year-Round Case
May 1, 2009
| Posted in Civil Rights, | Posted in NC Public Schools, | Posted in Our Opinion, | Posted in Parental School Choice, | Posted in Policy and Politics, | Posted in Public Opinion
The North Carolina Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that allows the Wake County Public School System to assign children to year-round schools without the permission of their parents.
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PEFNC in the News
April 30, 2009
| Posted in About Us, | Posted in Charter Schools, | Posted in Funding, | Posted in In the News, | Posted in Policy and Politics
Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Tim Boyum of News Channel 14 on the topics of charter schools, school funding and educational choice.  Tim’s show,  Political Connections, airs Friday evenings at 6 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. Please be sure to catch Tim’s...
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Welcome to Our Blog!
April 27, 2009
| Posted in About Us
Welcome to PEFNC Perspectives, a forum for all things related to educational reform and parental school choice in North Carolina.
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Fairness in Alternative Charter School Accountability
April 27, 2009
| Posted in Accountability, | Posted in Achievement Gap, | Posted in Alternative Education, | Posted in Charter Schools, | Posted in Funding, | Posted in Our Opinion, | Posted in Social Justice
PEFNC Board Member John Bryson submitted the letter below to The News and Observer last week, addressing the need for fair accountability measures for alternative charter schools: In response to Keung Hui’s “Would-be charter schools” column on April 20, it is worth noting the...
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Tutors for Wayne County Kids
April 18, 2009
| Posted in Accountability, | Posted in NC Public Schools, | Posted in Quality
Wayne County Commissioner Jack Best is being pretty outspoken about what he sees as an administratively top-heavy school system in Goldsboro. Instead of taking up space in the schools for administrative offices, Wayne County Schools could put administrative staff to work as tutors, under Best...
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The PEFNC Perspective
April 17, 2009
| Posted in Achievement Gap, | Posted in Our Opinion, | Posted in Parental School Choice, | Posted in Policy and Politics
Please check out Darrell Allison's most recent opinion column, which was published last week by our friends over at The Charlotte Post.
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A Little Help From Our Friends
April 15, 2009
| Posted in About Us, | Posted in Parental School Choice, | Posted in Support Us
The picture below features PEFNC President Darrell Allison standing with local school children in front of the North Carolina General Assembly. The image is powerful because it illustrates the need for strong connections between North Carolina families and the elected officials who represent them....
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Layovers for Wilmington School Kids?
April 14, 2009
| Posted in Funding, | Posted in NC Public Schools, | Posted in Parental Involvement
New Hanover school officials have responded to parents worried about the prospect of earlier school start times. The result is a creative "layover" busing plan to cut costs while still assisting families who choose non-traditional and open enrollment schools.
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