New research shows that many North Carolina private schools accepting vouchers significantly increased their tuition after the state expanded funding for the Opportunity Scholarship program. Starting ...

Nia Smith says, for her family, public schools weren’t working. Her son has special needs, and she wanted to put him in a small school with a strong sense of community and specialized instruction. But ...

A new annual report shows North Carolina charter schools are becoming more diverse, but traditional public school districts are still serving more high-need students. "In 2010, charter schools ...

Two years after state education officials were accused of being too negative about charter schools, a new report praises North Carolina’s fast-growing charter schools and warns of “inequity” in their ...

Several schools around Charlotte ranked as some of the best elementary schools in North Carolina. Six area schools were identified by Niche rankings for 2023 Best Public Elementary Schools and 2023 ...

We've answered these questions many times, but the confusion with the NC Education Lottery and school funding goes back to when it was voted in by state lawmakers. "It was sold as this is going to ...