Clear skies. Low 51F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph..
Clear skies. Low 51F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Updated: October 22, 2025 @ 8:48 pm
The Opportunity Scholarship Program is nearing a key milestone ofĀ nearly 100,000 North Carolina students enrolled.
As of Oct. 6,Ā state dataĀ show 98,917 students were using Opportunity Scholarships ā a 204% increase from two years ago and a 23% jump since last school year. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, the state agency responsible for overseeing the voucher program, is still taking applications for the spring term, meaning the total could surpass 100,000 this year.
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