This is another blow to our schools from the U.S. Department of Education. Pulling funding for teacher education that is intended to help Pre-K teachers better serve special ed. students is just cruel. #nced #ncpublicschools www.wunc.org/education/20...

It is Suicide Awareness/Prevention Month. Let's help our educators help our students! www.nea.org/nea-today/al...

Good news...Bad news. "North Carolina Teaching Vacancies Fall 31%. But Numbers Mask Deeper Problems. Fewer open positions from budget cuts and disappearing fed. relief funds, not from solving chronic recruitment and retention challenges. #nced #ncpublicschools www.governing.com/workforce/no...

Looking for ideas for AI use in the classroom? Here are some good ones! #nced #ncpublicschools www.wral.com/news/educati...

Districts close to the SC border are facing teacher shortages. Did you know that teacher pay in SC is much higher than teacher pay in NC? Contact your NC legislators. We need to compete! #nced #ncpublicschools borderbelt.org/teacher-vaca...

Changing how school performance grades are assigned has had bipartisan support for years. Maybe it fill finally happen. While they're at it, let's get some school performance grades for voucher-accepting private schools too! #nced #ncpublicschools www.wral.com/story/nc-edu...

Guess the fed admin doesn't care what's working in public schools. Dropping the blue ribbon schools program means states will have less info about what's happening in other states and won't be able to learn from good ideas across the nation. #nced #ncpublicschools www.chalkbeat.org/2025/09/04/b...

Here's a great idea - put EDUCATORS ON THE BALLOT! What a great way to get elected leaders who understand complex problems and can work with a variety of personalities to get what's needed done for our communities. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.wunc.org/education/20...

Applications for Charter School Program grants are only reviewed based on their submitted contents without thorough verification. This allows false or misleading claims to go unchecked. It's time to get serious about charter school accountability! networkforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/u...

House leaders just dropped their FY26 education bill, slashing $12.1 billion (15%) in K-12 funding for public education. It guts the very programs that keep our public schools running. Contact your U.S. Reps to stop the cuts! Use this link to send a letter: actionnetwork.org/letters/they... #nced

The status of labor conditions in NC is bottom-of-the-barrel according to a new report. We can do better, NC! First on the list should be raising the minimum wage (currently $7.25)! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/09/01/n...

Between 2006 and 2016, 11% of charter schools that received federal funding through the Charter Schools Program never actually opened their doors. This is a WASTE of taxpayer dollars! Read MORE: networkforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/u... @network4pubed.bsky.social‬ #nced #ncpublicschools

If the state legislature followed the rule of law and funded schools according to the NC Supreme Court's 2022 Leandro ruling, districts would have much more money with which to pay staff, fix HVAC systems, and so much more. #nced #ncpublicschools www.wfmynews2.com/article/news...

NC already has the lowest corporate income tax rate in the country. This stalemate is because senate leadership wants to cut them even faster than planned. It's irresponsible and bad for our state's future! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.wral.com/story/why-ha...

Montgomery County public schools have been hit hard by federal education cuts. They've lost precious gains in the fight to recruit and retain teachers. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

Federal SNAP cuts will harm NC families and children, making it harder for students to learn. Hopefully NC lawmakers will fill in the funding gaps left by the federal cuts. #nced #ncpublicschools abc11.com/post/snap-cu...

New year, new cell phone law. But districts have some flexibility in how it is implemented. What is your district planning? #nced #ncpublicschools www.wunc.org/education/20...

"North Carolinians want strong public schools where every child gets the education that they are owed in our state Constitution. Yet state lawmakers are once again choosing to use education policy to benefit the wealthy few instead of the well-being of us all." #nced ncbudget.org/nc-legislato...

"Diversity in schools isn’t just a noble idea: research shows that racially and socioeconomically diverse school environments are beneficial for all students." #nced #ncpublicschools www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/e...

Of course all of the federal ed cuts would cause problems (on top of the issue of why they want the data) “You would almost think that whoever implemented this didn’t know what they were doing.” #nced #ncpublicschools hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

Contact your U.S. lawmakers to voice your strong opposition to these planned federal cuts. Urge them to reject the administration’s plan to cut critical funding for our public schools. See your district here: edlawcenter.org/research/tru... #nced #ncpublicschools #supportpublicschools #gcschoolsnc

Nearly 2 YEARS AGO the NC Supreme Court ruled that the leg. had violated the state constitution by underfunding public schools and ordered it to start paying up. Leg. leaders refused. New Hanover school board is stepping up! #nced #ncpublicschools #newhanoverco www.whqr.org/local/2025-0...

"Ensuring North Carolinians have food security should not be a partisan issue, 'These are our neighbors, there are our students, these are veterans.'" #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/08/14/n...

Happening in NC too! “It’s frankly astonishing to me that anyone would propose the spending that we’re talking about in these school voucher programs...If I were a taxpayer in Texas, I’d be asking, who’s going to be looking out for me? #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.propublica.org/article/texa...

Durham Public School System has a lot of PUBLIC choice! Their network of Montessori magnet PUBLIC schools is growing. This is the right way to do school choice. Public funds should always go to PUBLIC schools. #nced #ncpublicschools #durhampublicschools carolinapublicpress.org/72124/durham...

Contact your U.S. Senators and U.S. House Representatives to voice your strong opposition to these planned federal cuts. Urge them to reject the Trump administration’s plan to cut $12 BILLION in critical funding for our public schools. Check cuts to YOUR district HERE: ow.ly/SnXT50WEAfg

This is not where our state should be! The NCGA has cut the budget for classroom supplies in half since 2013. Contact your legislators and urge them to change this shameful state of affairs. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol abc11.com/post/report-...

"Here’s the problem: North Carolina isn’t serious about funding public education...That’s not just hurting our kids. It’s also violating the North Carolina Constitution..." #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.cityviewnc.com/stories/colu...

More examples of how taxpayer funded private school tuition dollars are going to schools that refuse admission to students who don't fit a specific mold. It's time our legislators stop funding discrimination and fully fund PUBLIC schools. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.wfae.org/education/20...

It's not too late to shift course! Our public schools need our support. Our students, families, and communities deserve it. #pew #nced #ncpublicschools publicedworks.org/2025/08/our-...

This school received nearly $300 K in NC state tax dollar last year, yet administrators refuse to admit students with serious learning challenges. Why should PUBLIC dollars be going to schools that are not open to the PUBLIC? It's WRONG! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol

NC public schools help create successful communities. In the competitive global economy, having a strong public school system driving an educated, aware and humane workforce attracts business and investments to a community. #ncpta #nced #ncpublicschools

Again...when will NC state lawmakers require the private schools receiving public taxpayer funding to follow the federal nondiscrimination laws. This case should apply to our private schools too! #nced #ncpol #ncpubliceducation #ncpublicschools www.k12dive.com/news/supreme...

It doesn't seem to matter to supporters of the federal voucher tax credit that there are so many problems with the voucher programs already in states. Clearly, the motivator is more welfare for the wealthy. Vouchers = taxpayer scam! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.the74million.org/article/stat...

New Hampshire's Supreme Court ruled that the state violated the constitution by underfunding public schools. NC's Supreme Court did the same years ago (remember Leandro?) and our legislative leaders still refuse to fully fund our public schools! #nced #ncpublicschools edlawcenter.org/new-hampshir...

In their short work week between summer holidays, the NCGA managed to pass (through both chambers) a bill authorizing the federal tax credit vouchers. It will drain more funds that could go to public schools. Where is the accountability? #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.wral.com/news/educati...

VERY disappointing veto overrides yesterday. Governor Stein vetoed some bad bills, but lawmakers pushed some of them through on Tuesday. Several Democrats joined with Republicans to override the vetoes. #nced #ncpublicschools carolinapublicpress.org/71985/veto-o...

This private school received more than $4.7 MILLION in taxpayer-funded voucher tuition payments from the state in 2024-25 and yet they only accept students who are easy to teach. Let's stop this taxpayer scam! #nced #ncpublicschools www.metrolinachristian.org/admissions/s...

It's a very sad state of affairs when the state cuts funds for school supplies so much that local charitable organizations have to step in. Thank goodness these wonderful organizations are seeing the need and doing something about it! #nced #ncpol #ncpublicschools journalnow.com/news/local/e...

Classic case of shooting yourself (or ourselves, in this case) in the foot. There is NO justifiable reason to deprive students of learning. Holding back funding from programs that teach English does just that. #nced #ncpublicschools www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/arti...

Let's keep our children safe by making sure people who carry guns have proper screening/background checks and training. Encourage your NC lawmakers to uphold the veto of HB50 ! #nced #ncpublicschools ncnewsline.com/briefs/advoc...

It's going to be hard to recover from all of these education cuts. What can you do to stop this slide backwards? Contact your legislators and urge them to require the administration to honor contracts already signed! #nced #ncpublicschools www.the74million.org/article/back...

This PRIVATE school received $926,434 in taxpayer-funded tuition vouchers in one year (2024-25) and more than $5.8 million since the voucher program started. Our tax dollars should be funding PUBLIC schools only! #nced #ncpublicschools #novouchers irp.cdn-website.com/b9a3c44e/fil...

So true. Our lawmakers have the power to change this! #nced #ncpublicschools publicedworks.org/2025/07/fult...

How much are schools in your congressional district losing due to the U.S. Department of Ed's refusal to release funds allocated by Congress? Check out the map to find out. Click and scroll over your district. Call your reps! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.datawrapper.de/_/nnx77/?v=5

Spread the word about the harmful impact of the U.S. Dept. of Ed. withholding education funds. It's illegal and our U.S. lawmakers should speak up! #nced #ncpublicschools www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-r...

North Carolina's charter schools are becoming more diverse overall but are lagging in the number of high-needs students served. Yet despite serving higher needs students, overall school perf grades are similar Where is the data for voucher schools? #nced #ncpublicschools www.wunc.org/education/20...

Our schools need these funds now! Hopefully the U.S. Department of Education will immediately release the funds that have already been appropriated by Congress in a budget signed into law in March! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.npr.org/2025/07/14/n...

Supporting PUBLIC schools means supporting the whole community! Thank you to our dedicated leaders who are standing up for students and holding the U.S. Dept. of Education accountable for funds promised to schools.

With the U.S. Dept. of Education's failure to release funds on July 1, school districts are having to contend with fewer federal dollars along with no state budget from NC lawmakers. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol www.wect.com/2025/07/09/d...