School Year Starting With Funding, Safety, And Equity Challenges
North Carolina education leaders say more money is needed to safely reopen schools.
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North Carolina House Approves Bill Setting Rules For Public School Takeovers
A bill requiring some low-performing public schools be turned over to private operators is making its way through the state General Assembly.
North Carolina Educators Prepare For Another Major Rally In Raleigh
Thousands of educators are expected in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 1st, to demand more funding for public education from the legislature.
Kentucky Governor Apologizes For Comments On Teachers' Strike
Gov. Matt Bevin's comments came as thousands of teachers protested at the state Capitol, asking lawmakers to override the governor's vetoes of bills that would increase public education funding.
He Was Oklahoma's Teacher Of The Year, Then Moved To Texas For Better Pay. Now What?
Oklahoma's teacher pay has been low for so long that many experienced educators have left, including the 2016 Teacher of the Year. We wanted to ask how his home state looks now from afar.
North Carolina Below National Average On Recent Public Education Report Card
North Carolina's schools aren't making the grade according to the recent Quality Cou
Enrollment Doubles In North Carolina Charter Schools
State records show that charter school enrollment in North Carolina has more than doubled in five years.
As Charter Schools Become Divisive, Two Parents Give Their Take
The number of charter schools that are suing the Baltimore City Public Schools is increasing and some parents need to make a choice between two big options: district vs. charter.
Legislators Will Look At Education Issues This Session
When the North Carolina General Assembly meets Wednesday, the public school agenda will be among the issues debated.
Commissioners Split Over School Funding Request
There is dissension within Forsyth County's commissioners over a $41 million education funding plan.