Press Releases
Parental School Choice Group Says Report Reflects Crisis in N.C. Schools
Jan 23rd, 2008
PEFNC calls for change following research showing low academic achievement
New Study Reveals Growing Dropout Problem in North Carolina
Oct 25th, 2007
RALEIGH, NC (Oct. 25, 2007) – Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC), the Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation and North Carolina Representatives teamed up yesterday to address the state of the education system in North Carolina. Concerns over the rising dropout rates prompted Representatives Earline Parmon (D) and Paul Stam (R) to join the discussion on how to improve North Carolina public schools.
The High Cost of Low Graduation Rates in North Carolina - Press Conference in Greenville
Oct 23rd, 2007
Study Analyzes the Devastating Impact of High School Dropouts on the State’s Economy
Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, in conjunction with Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation, will bring together North Carolina officials to discuss the findings of a recent study documenting the public costs of North Carolina’s high school dropouts. Former state GOP Chairman Ferrell Blount (R) and Greenville City Council members Rose Glover (D) and Mildred Council (D) will provide government perspective on the educational system and how parental school choice may benefit the public by increasing graduation rates.
The High Cost of Low Graduation Rates in North Carolina - Press Conference in Raleigh
Oct 23rd, 2007
Study Analyzes the Devastating Impact of High School Dropouts on the State’s Economy
Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, in conjunction with Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation, will bring together North Carolina officials to discuss the findings of a recent study documenting the public costs of North Carolina’s high school dropouts. Representatives Earline Parmon (D) and Paul Stam (R) will provide government perspective on the educational system and how parental school choice may benefit the public by increasing graduation rates.
Over 1,000 unite to demonstrate support for school choice
Mar 7th, 2007
RALEIGH – Last night, over 1,000 North Carolina parents, children, legislators, community leaders and clergy met to express their desire to have more choice in their children’s education. The event was led by Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina and featured a keynote speech from Dr. Howard Fuller, a nationally-renowned activist who founded the Black Alliance for Educational Options and helped usher in Milwaukee’s school choice program.
Nationally-renowned activist will headline school choice event
Feb 26th, 2007
RALEIGH -- Dr. Howard Fuller, former Milwaukee public school superintendent and founder of the Black Alliance for Educational Options, will deliver the keynote speech at the first major public event for Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC). The event, which will be held at the Upper Room Christian Academy in Raleigh on March 6th, demonstrates the growing demand among North Carolina parents for more options in their children’s education.
NC group secures grant from leading national school choice organization
Sep 14th, 2006
Today, Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) was awarded a grant by the Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation, one of America’s leading national school choice advocacy organizations.
Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) Launches New Website
Aug 21st, 2006
RALEIGH – Today, Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina invited thousands across the state to visit its new website. The site not only provides the general public information about the new organization but also serves as an educational tool on parental choice by educating visitors on the various school choice programs across the nation; by defining terms often associated with school choice; and by making the public more knowledgeable in providing copies of recent school choice reports, research and publications.
School Choice Fact Finding Trip to Philadelphia
Apr 24th, 2006
RALEIGH – On April 21st -22nd, Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina in conjunction with REACH Alliance of Pennsylvania and Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation hosted a NC delegation to learn more about the state’s education tax credit program.
