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Reporting on education for The Charlotte Observer
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2 months ago
Hundreds of Union County teachers call out sick amid delayed pay increases. About 700 teachers called out Wednesday amid demands the school board OK a $1,000 annual pay increase funded by Union County commissioners. (Via
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Hundreds of Union County teachers call out sick amid delayed pay increases
The UCPS Board has yet to approve an already funded $100 per month increases for teachers.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312603276.html
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Queens University of Charlotte and Elon University announce plans to merge next year. Elon will operate Queens, which has faced enrollment challenges & budget cuts. (Via
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Queens of Charlotte and Elon University announce plans to merge next year
The merger is expected to conclude by August 2026.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article312121662.html
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3 months ago
Can schools fire teachers for critical posts about Charlie Kirk? Lawyers said it’s not legal to fire public employees for most speech online. But also, they’re not as secure now in longstanding speech protections. (Via
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Can schools fire teachers for critical posts about Charlie Kirk?
Public employees have more speech protections than private employees, but there are some exceptions.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article312217262.html
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4 months ago
NC teachers spend more than peers in 48 states on classroom supplies, study shows. North Carolina educators will spend an average of $1,632 out-of-pocket on school supplies this year. It’s a 22% increase over 2024. (Via
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NC teachers spend more than peers in 48 states on classroom supplies, study shows
While teachers around the country are paying more for school supplies, NC educators spend 60% more than the national average.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article311874075.html
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4 months ago
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Took a look at how universal school voucher eligibility has affected NC school diversity so far for my latest project. Read the full story below:
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4 months ago
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Breaking: The US Dept of Education is expected to release $6.8 billion in withheld funds, NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson says. That includes $12.5 million for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The latest:
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Trump admin expected to release full $165M in frozen funding for NC public schools
One of the biggest districts in North Carolina, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, had planned on making cuts elsewhere to ensure students weren’t affected.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article311458870.html
5 months ago
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My latest:
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5 months ago
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The CMS board passed its 2025-26 budget last night in a split vote. Three board members said they want to ask the county for more money for teacher raises. My latest for
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools budget approved over teacher raise objections
As the district braces for federal cuts, school board members say the power to increase teacher salaries lies with the state.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article304823621.html
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