Policy Report

School Choice and the North Carolina Constitution

posted on in Education (PreK-12), Energy & Environment

In spite of our state’s record of commitment to education, there continues to be a significant debate as to the most effective means of providing our children the best possible education. The one point upon which a great majority agree is that, despite substantial increases in funding, public education is not meeting the needs of students. This report presents parental school choice as a promising alternative to the educational status quo. And it will show that it is consistent with NC’s historical commitment to education.

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