The May 2014 Capitol Connection highlights key issues for General Assembly’s Short Session. ... Keep Reading
merit pay
WCPSS board and teachers say no to legislative merit pay plan
“For complex long-term tasks like teaching, performance pay has not proven to be effective,” Kushner said. “In fact, it’s proven to be counterproductive.” Those are the words of ... Keep Reading
Ed reform bill heard in Senate — and supported by voters
This morning the Senate Education Committee took up the Excellent Public Schools Act. The bill, introduced by Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham), is the most comprehensive education ... Keep Reading
NC adds 2,200 more NBPTS teachers
Today the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction announced the state has 2,277 more newly-certified National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) teachers. ... Keep Reading