Tag: NC Association of Educators
Could upcoming teacher rally affect your student’s classtime?
It's almost that time of year again. On May 1, teachers around the state plan to rally in Raleigh.
North Carolina a leader in state vouchers for private school
More than 30 states now offer some assistance for parents to send their children to private or religious schools or to pay for outside services. But North Carolina, where Democrats prevented such programs for decades, has quickly jumped near the head of the class.
Teachers critical of Gov. McCrory to issue ‘report card’
North Carolina's traditional school year is over, so some teachers say it's time Gov. Pat McCrory gets graded for his performance on public education and other issues.
Cooper gets teachers’ group backing; McCrory gets challenger
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has landed a Republican primary challenge from a former state lawmaker persuaded to get in the race based on opposition to toll lanes on Interstate 77 north of Charlotte.
NC judge weighs order blocking teacher tenure law
Public school teachers are asking for quick action from a North Carolina judge to block a law taking effect this summer that eliminates more than 40 years of job protections in favor of employment contracts.
NC group urges teachers to reject contract offers
A group representing North Carolina teachers plan to increase efforts this week to fight a state law that phases out more than 40 years of job protections in favor of employment contracts.