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The number of charter schools in North Carolina has increased steadily since the state lifted the 100-school limit in 2011. But the coming school year will be the first with no growth.
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Last year 62 of North Carolina’s 211 charter schools were rated as low-performing or continuously low-performing. State officials want to bring that number down.
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One of the mothers who successfully sued a North Carolina charter school over its requirement that girls wear skirts says she always knew she'd prevail.
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A state senate committee has approved a bill giving four North Carolina communities the power to create their own charter schools. Critics say the…
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As profit-driven charter school management companies seek growth opportunities, one of the country's largest for-profit firms is lobbying North Carolina…
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The State Board of Education meets Wednesday and Thursday this week, and charter schools occupy much of the agenda. The board will vote on a policy that…
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June Atkinson has served as the state superintendent for almost a decade. During her tenure there have been a number of significant changes to the state’s…
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June Atkinson has served as the state superintendent for almost a decade. During her tenure there have been a number of significant changes to the state’s…
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The state House of Representatives has sent Gov. Pat McCrory a bill updating laws on charter schools. This comes over the objections of Democrats who…
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For many, teaching is a calling. For others, like Eric and Carice Sanchez, it’s something a little more than that.“It’s during the honeymoon during the…