Confidence in public education has decreased since pandemic
The growing dissatisfaction with public schools was most acute among Republicans and Independents. Read More
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Legislative committee hears from national expert on building and keeping a strong, diverse teacher workforce
It is essential to maintain rigor and professional standards in teacher licensure because many of them will be assigned to economically disadvantaged students. Read More
Schools accountability report shows pandemic's lingering impact
The state’s 4-year cohort graduation rate was 86.2%, a modest decline from the 87% reported in 2020-21. The rate was largely unchanged from the 86.5% rate in 2018-19. Read More
State education leaders advance new and controversial teacher compensation proposal
Superintendent Catherine Truitt denies plan would introduce “merit pay,” but critics strongly disagree Read More
Budget bill sent to Cooper puts NC’s controversial school voucher program on path to dramatic expansion
In August, when school systems across the state are scrambling to fill an expected record number of teacher vacancies, lawmakers may regret not addressing funding issues for public schools. Read More
State Board of Education hears sobering details of the pandemic’s impact on youth mental health
We knew about the learning loss of students during the pandemic but a new report shows that many suffered from poor mental health. Read More
Durham GOP’s “Better Board, Better Schools” candidate slate is soundly defeated
Five conservative Republican candidates ran as a block to take over control of the Durham School Board. Voters defeated them all. Read More
Present day controversies are evident at legislative hearing on the future of public education
A retired early childhood teacher said she believed the structure of the nation’s education system had changed from focusing on cognitive development to focusing on the social development of children. Read More
State Board of Education reviews controversial draft overhaul of teacher compensation
The message too often sent to teachers is that experience and “being seasoned” are not important. Read More
Book banning battles hit North Carolina schools
The effort appears to be a natural extension of conservatives’ attempt to use Critical Race Theory (CRT) to further divide the nation. Read More
