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June 21, 2025

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LONG: Supreme Court affirms school choice, Tar Heel state celebrates

July 7, 2020 Mike Long

Tuesday, June 30, was a great day for school choice across America, reverberating right here in North Carolina. In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Montana tax-credit scholarship program that helps students […]

Article

LONG: A time to prioritize all makes and models

April 30, 2020 Mike Long

On March 27, President Trump signed the CARES Act into law, which includes educational stabilization funds of more than $30 billion. According to initial figures released by the Congressional Research Office, North Carolina is eligible […]

Opinion

LONG: Grateful for ‘opportunity’ this Thanksgiving season

November 20, 2019 Mike Long

We’re entering the season of thankfulness. And while we’re grateful for so many things — family and friends, a roof over our heads, enough food to eat, and much more — this Thanksgiving season I […]

Opinion

LONG: Education establishment: You’re still not listening

October 9, 2019 Mike Long

Fall began but a few days ago. The traditional calendar school year is officially underway for North Carolina families, many nearing one full month of instruction to kick off the school year. As sure as […]

Opinion

LONG: Opportunity Scholarships Comes From “Our Tax Money” Too

May 15, 2019 Mike Long

(The following is from Mike Long, President of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, in response to the Capitol Broadcasting Company’s editorial, “Private school vouchers to be even more open to corruption, waste” 5/10/19) […]

Sports

Seven students with NC ties win Stanford scholarships

March 13, 2019 The North State Journal

RALEIGH — Stanford University will welcome several graduate students with North Carolina connections in its 2019 class of Knight-Hennessey Scholars. The prestigious scholarship, named for Philip H. Knight, a Stanford alumnus and co-founder of Nike […]

Christine T. Nguyen—The North State Journal
Opinion

SPELLINGS: The chance to rise UNCs strategic plan will ensure opportunity for all North Carolinians

May 31, 2017 admin

A few weeks ago, the Chronicle of Higher Education ran a cover story with the headline, “The 2 North Carolinas.” It explained how the state’s historic investment in higher education has paid off handsomely — […]

Eamon Queeney—The North State Journal
Opinion

BRAWLEY: Opportunity scholarships here to stay

March 2, 2017 admin

North Carolina developed a dynamic education system under key reforms from Republican leaders that significantly expanded options for families across the state The expansion of charter schools, virtual and home schools, Opportunity Scholarships for low-income […]

Madeline Gray—North State Journal
News

9,400 families apply for state Opportunity Scholarships

October 15, 2016 North State Journal Staff

KNIGHTDALE, N.C. — For Jamie Paylor and Caleb Drummond it’s a typical school day: breakfast, commute, homework, track practice. For their mom, Kim Paylor, the comfort of this school routine at Raleigh Christian Academy is […]

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