On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Hokies were welcomed back to campus by two inches of snow. To most, this weather meant a colder walk to class, but to others, it meant
The University of South Florida track and field team wrapped up a successful day two at the South Florida Invitational, tallying six event wins throughout the day.
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Along with co-sponsors Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell) and Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell), Edwards filed the Homeschool Tax Credit this week. If signed into law, the bill would provide families a tax credit of $1,000 for every homeschooled student that meets all state home school requirements.
“Families of homeschooled students have been left out of the conversation of education funding for far too long,” Edwards said. “It’s one more option for parents who want to be profoundly engaged and personally invested in the success of their children. COVID-19 has added more emphasis on the need for families to become involved in education at home. When a child is educated at home, the state avoids tremendous costs for school construction and operation. These families also pay taxes, and it’s only fair that a portion of their tax dollars is returned to help offset their expenses.”