NC Republican leaders highlight recent, anticipated teacher raises

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – As thousands of teachers prepare to march in Raleigh to demand more funding for education, Republican legislative leaders highlighted recent raises teachers received and another raise anticipated next school year.

Senate President pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore, both Republicans, said Tuesday teachers will receive an average 6.2 percent pay increase in the budget they expect to finalize in the next few weeks.

That will bring average teacher pay in North Carolina to $53,600.

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