Record #:

2544

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

School choice, an educational approach that allows parents to choose the schools their children will attend, encompasses a range of options that include magnet schools, charter schools, and private schools.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Sept 1995, p2-7, 10-11, 15-29, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

School choice; Private schools; Magnet schools

Record #:

2545

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

For many parents, school choice does not mean sending their children to special schools or private schools. It means they would rather keep their children closer to home in neighborhood schools.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Sept 1995, p8-9, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

School choice; Community schools

Record #:

2546

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

Magnet schools attract students because of their unique academic offerings. They provide many parents an opportunity to enroll their children in schools that develop their particular skills and talents.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Sept 1995, p12-15, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

School choice; Magnet schools

Record #:

2547

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

A sampling from a number of polls, including Gallup and Lou Harris, reveals that the general public has differing views on the concept of school choice.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Sept 1995, p30-32, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

School choice

Record #:

2552

Author(s):

Robinson, Vernon

Abstract:

Believing that public education is failing, proponents of school choice encourage the General Assembly to provide more options for parents, like charter schools, vouchers, tax credits and tuition grants.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Sept 1995, p33-41, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public schools; School choice; Educational vouchers

Record #:

2553

Author(s):

Banks, Cecil

Abstract:

Opponents of school choice options argue that they violate the constitutional separation of church and state and the N.C. Constitution's public purpose clause, and would divert funds from public schools.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Sept 1995, p42-50, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public schools; School choice

Record #:

2667

Author(s):

Adams, Steve

Abstract:

The North Carolina Railroad, owned by the state and by the public, runs from Morehead City to Charlotte. Private shareholders are trying to block a new 1995 lease agreement because they feel it keeps them from maximizing their investments.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Sept 1995, p52-69,72-73, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Railroad; Railroads and state