Public Opinion

The Charlotte Observer recently ran a column featuring Elon University poll results, confirming what we already know: parents want more school choice.  

Among the poll's findings:

Nationwide, parents are waging the fight for more educational options for their children.

According to a recent survey by the good folks at Public Policy Polling, more North Carolinians consider education to be the state's top issue. Despite all the talk about the economy, the percentage of voters naming education as their top issue has more than doubled since last year. Increased public awareness of educational issues could be one explanation for North Carolina's recent spike in private school enrollment.

At the NC General Assembly yesterday, the House Committee on Education was scheduled to discuss House Bill 687, which would provide a $6,000 per year tax credit for families of children with special needs. Unfortunately, the committee did not have enough time to discuss HB 687 before the meeting came to an end.

A recent national opinion poll shows that 74% of voters believe that states should lift the limits restricting the growth of public charter schools.

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.