News
NC budget boosts school spending, but for fewer students
North Carolina's roughly $12.5 billion K-12 budget raises school spending by about $553 million, even as public-school enrollment falls by nearly 19,000 students.
News
Stein backs budget framework, pushes for more spending
As the General Assembly gets ready to come back to Raleigh next week, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said that while the budget framework the General Assembly created is a step in the right direction, he said he would like to see the actual budget go further when it comes to compensating public servants who "do the people’s business."
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NC lawmakers weigh expanding teacher mentorship, pay programs
NC lawmakers heard testimony March 31 on Advanced Teaching Roles, a program allowing high-performing teachers to earn up to $21,000 more annually to lead instructional teams, which has reached more than 600 schools but left 16 qualified districts on a waiting list due to insufficient funding.
Opinion
Let’s reform how we pay teachers
During the just-ended 2024 election campaign, candidates for offices such as governor, legislature, county commission, and state superintendent of public instruction talked a lot about raising the pay of public schoolteachers in our state — as well they should have. Even after adjusting for living costs, for example, the average first-year teacher makes nearly $1,000...
Opinion
Context needed on school spending
If we are ever to make the best use of resources devoted to education, we need to find a better, less accusatory way to talk about school spending.
Opinion
A Short Session Education Agenda
Teacher compensation once again tops the priority list.
Opinion
Perceptions and Realities of School Spending
Survey data on school spending and teacher pay show educators and the public at large underestimate how much schools really cost.
Opinion
Perceptions and Realities of School Spending
Survey data on school spending and teacher pay show educators and the public at large underestimate how much schools really cost.
Opinion
Back-to-School Myths and Facts
As students return to the classroom, they’re not the only ones who can benefit from learning some important facts.
Opinion
Pay Teachers A Market Wage
Teacher unions are the biggest impediment preventing educators from being paid based on their skills and talents.
Opinion
Pay Teachers A Market Wage
Teacher unions are the biggest impediment preventing educators from being paid based on their skills and talents.
Opinion
House Touts Some Good Education Ideas
School personnel appear to be among the big winners in the 2015-17 N.C. House budget plan.
