More teacher leadership, less central office: What's in the NC Senate's budget for education?

More teacher leadership, less central office: What's in the NC Senate's budget for education?

Increases in teacher pay and leadership roles coincide with some cuts in the Senate's budget proposal.

NC Senate budget devotes $24 billion to K-12 education, funds Opportunity Scholarships

North Carolina Senate lawmakers have proposed a $24 billion K-12 education budget for the new biennium that includes across-the-board raises for teachers and school personnel, funds the school choice Opportunity Scholarship Program, and invests in classroom resources, while addressing workforce development initiatives. The proposal, unveiled on Monday evening, includes an average 2.3% pay increase for public school teachers in the 2025–2026 fisc…

State-funded private school scholarships now reach more affluent families

For over a decade, North Carolina has issued vouchers to help families afford private school tuition. But this year, the number of affluent recipients surged…

A look at education bills filed so far this session at the General Assembly

Contents Teacher and principal pay Diversity, equity, and inclusion School choice and private school vouchers Student health and safety School calendar flexibility Cellphones in schools School nutrition Other notable bills All education-related bills Both the House and Senate deadlines for bill filing have passed, and a lot of legislation filed so far this session could impact North Carolina’s public schools.… The post A look at education bills …