NC Charter Schools

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.

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.

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.

A state senate committee has approved a bill giving four North Carolina communities the power to create their own charter schools. Critics say the…

As profit-driven charter school management companies seek growth opportunities, one of the country's largest for-profit firms is lobbying North Carolina…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…