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A Chance to Celebrate North Carolina as a Leader in School Choice

NC Family Staff | January 24, 2020
National School Choice Week kicks off next Monday, and is intended to celebrate the value of choice in education. In North Carolina, events will READ

Gridlock Continues On Jones Street

NC Family Staff | January 15, 2020
With a Democratic Governor and a Republican majority in the State Legislature, it should come as no surprise that little was accomplished yesterday when READ

Yes! Talk About Religion and Politics (POV)

Traci DeVette Griggs | January 7, 2020
When it comes to getting along with others, many of us have bought into the old adage: “Never talk about religion or politics.”  Well, READ

Disturbing Themes In Reading Assignment

Julie Tisdale | October 4, 2019
Every week, I meet with and mentor a 14-year-old through a program at my church. We work on homework or assigned readings together, and READ

Bring Your Bible To School Day Is Thursday!

Calley Mangum | October 1, 2019
Students across the United States will be exercising their faith, along with their First Amendment rights, this week as they participate in the sixth READ

Students Gather for See You at the Pole TOMORROW

Calley Mangum | September 23, 2019
Millions of students across our nation and the world will be gathering at their schools and universities for prayer, worship, and fellowship tomorrow. Wednesday, READ

Are You Being Manipulated?

Traci DeVette Griggs | September 4, 2019
Big news recently on the social media front is action by Facebook and Twitter to ban accounts that were set up by the Chinese READ

VIDEO: Religious Liberty Goes Back To School

NC Family Staff | August 21, 2019
Happy Back to School! We hope you and your family had a wonderful summer! As children of all ages head back to school, it’s READ
High school athlete Selina Soule, who competes within the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, is one of three high school girls who have filed a complaint with the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights saying allowing boys identifying as girls in girls sports violated Title IX.

Transgender Students To Compete On NC High School Athletic Teams

NC Family Staff | August 8, 2019
As our students go back to school this year, some girls may be surprised to find boys on their sports teams. In May, the READ

Violent Entertainment Culture Called Out In Light Of Recent Mass Shootings

Traci DeVette Griggs | August 7, 2019
In the light of the most recent mass shootings, everyone seems to have a different theory on why it’s happening and how we can READ

POV: A Bright Spot In Education

Julie Tisdale | July 25, 2019
I’ve been thinking a lot about schools lately. It’s only July, but the year rounds have started. First day of school pics are popping READ

POV: Local Races Matter More Than You Think

Julie Tisdale | June 12, 2019
Even as we anticipate 2020 and the big role North Carolina will play in national elections, the votes that may have the most impact READ

LGBT Activists Seek A Myriad Of Changes To NC Law

NC Family Staff | April 4, 2019
Several “LGBT rights” bills were introduced in the NC General Assembly this week, as LGBT activists are attempting to change state law on three READ

Celebrating National School Choice Week in North Carolina

Calley Mangum | January 21, 2019
This week, our nation will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW). During this time, thousands of events planned by schools, groups, and individuals will READ

POV: In Defense of Millennials

Traci DeVette Griggs | November 21, 2018
Everywhere we go, people ask my college professor husband, “What’s up with young people these days?” They think he has a unique perspective on READ

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