North Carolina is diverting hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from public schools into private school voucher programs. Over half of NC’s public education budget comes from state funding, and your State House and State Senate representatives decide that funding.

In 2023, the NC General Assembly voted to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (taxpayer-funded private school vouchers) by removing income limits and significantly increasing funding.

Voucher programs don’t create new funding; they redirect existing public dollars. Wealthy families do not need taxpayers to fund private school education. It’s time for us to speak up and remind our legislators that public schools are required to serve ALL students!

Underwire loves public schools—not vouchers!

What You Can Do:

Your legislators vote on how much financial support your local public schools receive. It’s time to make your voice heard! Let’s take action together:

Talk to your Representatives:

Over half of NC’s public education funding is determined at the state level. Your State House and State Senate members vote on:

  • Public school funding levels

  • Voucher expansion

  • Teacher pay

  • Classroom investments

Talk to your legislators! Ask them where they stand on voucher expansion and public school funding. Need a script? Here’s one provided by our friends at Public Ed Works.

Look Up My Legislators
Need a script? We've got one!

Attend an Education Advocacy Day in April

Join a coalition of public education partners for a Public Education Advocacy Day at the NC General Assembly on Tuesday, April 21st from 9 AM - 2 PM. We will gather at Edenton Street United Methodist Church before walking one block to the NC Legislature Building for a press conference and a visit with NC Legislators.

We will share more info with you as we work out the details, so in the meantime, please sign up below to RSVP!

RSVP for our Public Education Advocacy Day!

Amplify the Message

Policy changes when pressure builds. What can you do to amplify the message?

  • Re-share our posts and the posts of content creators you see on the topic

  • Start conversations in your networks! Personal chats have the biggest impact. Talk to fellow parents about what you’ve learned about our schools.

  • Get your friends to join the fight! Send them to this page, encourage them to contact their legislators, invite them to our Education Advocacy Day.

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