Judge rules that the mass layoffs of US Dept of Ed staff must be reversed! As the admin's EOs go through the court system, judges are ruling that congressionally mandated functions are being stripped; staff must be reinstated. Good news! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

Vouchers are in the U.S. House budget. They are very unpopular with voters, so their billionaire backers are trying to shove them in at the fed level. Here's some information about what the federal program would look like and more info on vouchers. #nced #ncpublicschools www.npr.org/2025/05/23/n...

Excellent opinion piece by WCU student! "schools are not only essential for individual success but are also critical to the well-being of society." #nced #ncpublicschools #LiveWestern www.citizen-times.com/story/opinio...

In another hit to the NC teacher pipeline, NCA&T and High Point University are losing millions in teacher education grants from the federal government. Will our state help fill in these huge holes in our teacher pipeline? #nced #ncpublicschools greensboro.com/news/local/e...

Fascinating study based in NC! "Wright’s research has illuminated which elements are essential for such high-quality early education programs, starting with educators who have deep training in elevating and celebrating the culture, race and traditions...." hechingerreport.org/five-decade-...

The House GOP’s new voucher scheme would force vouchers into all states—and give a huge shelter for the ultra-rich. Read the whole thing @brookings.edu www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

It’s going to take all of us to renew and rebuild our shared investments in public schools—so that they work for all kids and families. Looking forward to speaking to the National Parent Teacher Association next month!

Federally funded private school tuition vouchers may come with strings attached like a prohibition on discrimination. Religious leaders are right to oppose vouchers if they want to stay as clearly exclusionary as they currently are. #nced #ncpublicschools baptistnews.com/article/reli...

Griffin’s challenges have now included 1) false accusations (aka lying), 2) racism (targeting disproportionately Black counties) and 3) utter contempt for democracy. Any one of those three mark him as unfit to be a judge.

Horrible. This is the result of decisions made by NC state legislators. We need to elect officials who support public schools! #nced #ncpublicschools #Edusky www.wunc.org/education/20...

A 💯 % crock of shit. The TCJA goes mostly to corporations and the uber-rich. Extending billionaire tax breaks by gutting Medicaid hurts working families far more than the few hundred $$ they’d get back. More than 200k MI-07 families rely on Medicaid to pay for health care.

Wow. In Wake Cty, budget cut discussions reveal that currently, there is only ONE plumber for every 50 schools in the district. Why are our public districts scraping for crumbs when privates make out like bandits w/taxpayer funded vouchers? #nced #ncpublicschools #ncae www.wral.com/story/a-diss...

Bill to ban DEI initiatives in public universities moves forward along party line vote on Wednesday. An amendment to add a prohibition on legacy admissions (that give preferences to alum and wealthy donors) failed. #nced #ncpublicschools www.wral.com/story/nc-rep...

This is how NC private schools pick the students they want. This is just ONE example of many throughout the state. It's another example of where public dollars should NOT be going. Public dollars should support schools that accept ALL students! #nced #ncpublicschools #Edusky

Between 2011 and 2024, NC counties that have seen the largest increase in voucher and charter enrollment have also seen the biggest increases in school segregation (as measured by exposure index)

Intentional or coincidence that a bill restricting book choices & allowing school librarians to be charged with a crime over "offensive" materials was introduced the day before Nat'l School Library Month starts? Censorship gone wild! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Amazing that teacher vacancy rates in North Carolina continue to rise. Every year, a new record. Disgraceful. simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att... #ncpol

They’re literally cutting people off Social Security www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... www.wkrn.com/news/nationa...

ICYMI Michigan: The GOP Congress is pushing a wealthy tax shelter—to force vouchers into MI for kids already in private school. In my cong district it’d help <4% of families. At risk: millions for jobs, health care & schools I explain @freep.com www.freep.com/story/opinio...

New data from Louisiana's voucher program shows clearly why the NCGA refuses to look at voucher student achievement data. They know it will be ugly. “If the goal was to improve achievement, then the program is not succeeding,” www.nola.com/news/educati...

New barriers to high-quality access, a rise in sub-prime providers, price hikes, consumer fraud—and more. How school voucher schemes warn what happens when other key social services are privatized👇

See the anti-DEI effort for what it is "the same law that was designed to protect students of color & other under-represented populations...is instead being weaponized against the very programs...designed to support those students to overcome a legacy of discrimination." edtrust.org/blog/the-dep...

Find someone who loves you as much as Republicans love making kids go hungry

Congratulations to the North Carolina PTA for winning the Outstanding State PTA Advocacy Award! Best in the nation! We are proud to be partners with the NCPTA in advocating for our students, educators, and schools! #nced #ncpta www.prnewswire.com/news-release....

What do you call a half-billion $ voucher scheme for already-private students that destroys learning pathways for the rest? The Kochs and other right-wing billionaires call it a “civil rights” plan 🤦‍♂️ I call it education’s predatory lending www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...

The dreadful voucher results from the past decade are heavily concentrated in STEM. Business leaders are right to be skeptical. With vouchers, states are all but taking out high-interest loans on a venture already known to be faulty. pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/education...

Fascinating report on a PA cyber charter school that spent millions in taxpayer dollars on dining, hotels, travel, entertainment, and more instead of educating children: OUR TAXES, THEIR SLUSH FUND #nced #ncpublicschools edvoterspa.org/2025/01/read...

This is what we all should remember.

Glad fiscal notes are getting closer instead of using far lower right-wing think tank projections . But the truth is closer to 75% voucher users already private. In states like AR and NH even higher. These = new costs to taxpayers. www.wsj.com/us-news/educ... pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/education...

These common sense guardrails protect taxpayers, parents and kids—but are non-starters for the voucher lobby.

Ohio's voucher program started decades ago as a push to bolster enrollment for religious private schools. The effort was systematic & largely secretive. Now, despite terrible academic results, OH has one of the largest voucher programs in the nation. www.propublica.org/article/scho...

Well I don’t know who will listen but “facts are stubborn things.” This morning I’m at the capital w/Idaho Business for Education to speak about how bad these voucher schemes are for Idaho kids and families www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...

Do you want to know what's going on with this school privatization movement in the US? Watch our short (3 min) video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=638P...

NC - Did you know your tax dollars are funding segregation academies vouchers? Read this excellent piece to find out more & contact your legislators to urge them to vote to uphold the HB10 veto (which expands voucher funding by hundreds of millions). www.propublica.org/article/segr...