Clearing Out the School-to-Prison Pipeline
This week, the United States Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights held a hearing entitled “Ending the School-to-Prison …
This week, the United States Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights held a hearing entitled “Ending the School-to-Prison …
We recentkly wrote about the State Board of Education grant of preliminary approval to 25 charter schools hoping to open in the fall …
Yes, the end-of-year Holiday Wish List is cliché, but At the Schoolhouse Door and the NC Justice Center’s Education & Law Project are …
One of the dangers of the charter school explosion is the inability to ensure oversight and accountability. When the number of charter schools …
It is understandable to want to take action when tragedy occurs. It becomes particularly urgent when the horrific event involves children. Reactions tend …
After a bill he sponsored went through significant changes, Sen. Tom Apodaca said he felt “like the parent that sends a kid to …
This week, a presentation at the State Board of Education meeting revealed an absolutely staggering fact. Alexis Schauss, the Director of School Business …
This legislative session has seen several bills filed that could have serious consequences for public education. In this space, we have discussed the …
Last week, we discussed the potentially unconstitutional bill that would create a North Carolina Public Charter Schools Board. Senate Bill 337 is scheduled …
One of the most exciting sporting events of the year is NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Part of the greatness of the tournament is …