For years, North Carolina has long led the nation in the number of teachers holding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification. That distinction is in ... Keep Reading
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National Teacher Certification: Lots of Money and Fuss for Little Benefit
Since 1994, North Carolina has been providing millions in state funds to teachers who apply for and receive National Board Certification from the National Board of Professional ... Keep Reading
NCAE teacher walkout: things you need to know
Today the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is holding a rally in Raleigh where the organization is having teachers meet to lobby legislators for higher salaries and ... Keep Reading
Some Context for that Stokes County Teacher
The N&O yesterday included an article about a Stokes County teacher who took to Facebook to post his paycheck, with the goal to "show how little educators in his state are ... Keep Reading
What’s missing from the teacher pay discussion
What’s missing from the teacher pay discussion Focusing just on salary figures paints an incomplete picture Pay boosts for academic credentials and certifications are ... Keep Reading
What happens if we double teacher pay, unconditionally? One nation tried it.
Teacher pay has been a hot topic in North Carolina for a few years now. It will continue to be a critical topic of debate as Governor Roy Cooper renewed his call for North Carolina ... Keep Reading
Teacher quality: the overlooked variable
Quality teaching is a critical component to student progress. There are concerns about teacher quality in NC. NC can take action to contribute to a higher quality teaching ... Keep Reading
Certification Requirements Keep Good Teachers Out
Many states, including North Carolina, are suffering from a teacher shortage Teaching certificates are a barrier to entry for teachers, making it more difficult for people to ... Keep Reading
Average Wake Teacher Pay over $53K
Newest data shows gains in Wake County teacher salaries 57 percent of WCPSS teachers earn more than $50,000 Influx of new teachers drags down average salary Teacher pay is a ... Keep Reading
FY 2016-17 State Budget Limits Spending Growth, Cuts Taxes, Raises Teacher Pay
North Carolina’s 2016-17 state budget responsibly limited the growth rate of state spending, wisely padded the state’s Rainy Day Fund, cut taxes further and continued one of the ... Keep Reading