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Justice Circle 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 …
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State Board of Education Considering Changes to Charter Approval Process
We recentkly wrote about the State Board of Education grant of preliminary approval to 25 charter schools hoping to open in the fall …
Holiday Wish/Work List
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 …
Accountability and Oversight
One of the dangers of the charter school explosion is the inability to ensure oversight and accountability. When the number of charter schools …
Protecting Our Students
It is understandable to want to take action when tragedy occurs. It becomes particularly urgent when the horrific event involves children. Reactions tend …
What Have You Done
After a bill he sponsored went through significant changes, Sen. Tom Apodaca said he felt “like the parent that sends a kid to …
The Unconscionability of Low Teacher Pay
This week, a presentation at the State Board of Education meeting revealed an absolutely staggering fact. Alexis Schauss, the Director of School Business …
Creating a Constitutionally Questionable Charter Schools Board
This legislative session has seen several bills filed that could have serious consequences for public education. In this space, we have discussed the …
More about the North Carolina Public Charter Schools Board
Last week, we discussed the potentially unconstitutional bill that would create a North Carolina Public Charter Schools Board. Senate Bill 337 is scheduled …
March (and April) Madness
One of the most exciting sporting events of the year is NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Part of the greatness of the tournament is …