Month: January 2021

Northwood defeats Cedar Ridge in basketball, 55-34

By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – The Northwood varsity basketball team won Friday’s home conference game against Cedar Ridge by a score of 55-32. The Chargers improve their season record to 5-2, while the Red Wolves drop to 2-3. Chargers…

NC House bill would expand access to Opportunity Scholarships

By Julie Havlak Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s lawmakers are moving to advance school choice. Republicans on Thursday, Jan. 28, introduced House Bill 32, Equity in Opportunity Act, to reform the Opportunity Scholarship program. The bill would expand low-income students’…

Advocating for our high school students

By Katie Henry Pittsboro, NC – Brief history lesson for those who believe the PTA at your school is all about making you buy wrapping paper to raise money for field trips. The PTA was started in 1897 by two…