While this news is disappointing, don't be discouraged! The legislature will be in Raleigh working in October and November. We are hopeful that they will vote to override the Governor's veto this fall.
We encourage you to urge your legislator to vote to override the Governor's veto of HB10 and fully fund the OSP and ESA+ waitlists.
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Shortly after the Governor’s veto, PEFNC’s President, Mike Long, spoke to ABC11 about the situation and championed our state’s school choice programs.
"I feel that state funds, when it comes to education, should follow the child. That's why I applaud this legislature’s leadership who believes the same thing. Instead of investing in systems, we're investing in children, and we're allowing parents the economic freedom to make decisions as to what works best for them," said Long.
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We will keep you updated on any developments, as well as point you to the SEAA announcements page where they are housing important program announcements as it relates to HB10.
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The PEFNC Team In the Media
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Our team has been busy with the media, sharing about the importance of the state’s school choice programs for North Carolina students and families.
PEFNC’s Executive Vice President, Brian Jodice, sat down with Spectrum News about the Opportunity Scholarship shortly before the General Assembly voted on HB10 and why they should clear the waitlist.
“School choice programs like this are investing in students,” said Jodice.
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A few days later, PEFNC’s Director of Community Engagement, Kwan Graham, went on the airwaves with Good Morning Fayetteville on News Talk 640 WFNC to refocus the conversation on how the Opportunity Scholarship Program is all about parents and students.
“...because we have options here in North Carolina, which we are so grateful to have… [parents] can choose what best fits their child.”
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Church and State: Reimagining Faith Communities’ Role in K–12 Education
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When: Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 11:15 AM to 4:00 PM ET
Where: AEI, Auditorium - 1789 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
You can attend the event in-person or virtually.
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The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) will be hosting an event on October 10th about faith communities and K-12 education. Beginning with a keynote address clarifying the relationship between church and state, and followed by two panel discussions, AEI’s Ian Rowe will explore faith communities’ role in K–12 education, uniting practitioners and experts to further understand and advocate for the role of religious educational institutions in fostering students’ sense of agency.
The event will include discussions on advocating for and managing institutions that bridge the gap between faith and education. It will also give participants an opportunity to build community around these issues, sharing ideas and potentially carrying out solutions as opportunities arise.
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Become a Voice For Choice!
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If you have a school choice success story that you would like to share, our friends at the American Federation for Children (AFC) would like to hear about your experience!
Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, or advocate for school choice, consider becoming a Voice for Choice!
Share today and earn $50 for every story published.
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