Our students and school staff deserve safe transportation and safe campuses, especially as temperatures start to drop. Ongoing HVAC issues in many North Carolina schools make it even more critical to ensure warm, healthy learning environments for everyone.

Justice Earls has proven time and again that she stands on the side of everyday North Carolinians. We are honored to endorse her for re-election because we know she will continue fighting for our children, our educators, and our families to be treated fairly and with dignity.

We ❤️ Education Support Professionals! Celebrate the ESPs in your life today who do so much to keep our children safe, healthy, and learning! #espday #aew2025 #WeLoveOurESPs

Members of @wearencae.bsky.social should be proud of all they are doing to keep their students and families safe, while ICE spreads chaos in our communities. Fear-mongering has no place in our schools.

It’s American Education Week! We’re celebrating the public schools that shape our future and the teachers and school staff who inspire us every day. Share how your school is creating a welcoming environment for all students! #AEW2025

We'd like to know what you're seeing regarding students' freedom to read in North Carolina public schools! Please take a moment to fill out the following survey: bit.ly/4oPURcz

State Health Plan premiums go up in January. Without a raise, educators who are already struggling to get by will take home significantly less than they did the year before.

“SNAP benefits and school nutrition programs are interconnected lifelines for over 500,000 North Carolina children — when SNAP funds are frozen, families rely even more on our schools’ breakfast, lunch, and weekend backpack programs.” - Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green

The community has come together to support Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools! A collaborative effort of non-profits - All in for Schools - has raised more than $3.6 million to help the district pay off its debt. They have other ways to help too! #nced #ncpublicschools www.wxii12.com/article/wsfc...

Over 112 days and counting since NC lawmakers have failed to pass a new state budget, and yet they are prioritizing redrawing congressional maps. Part 1.

📢 North Carolina ranks 43rd in the nation for teacher pay, and lawmakers still haven’t passed a state budget. Instead of rushing to redraw congressional maps this Monday, they should be focused on fully funding our public schools.

While NC lawmakers plan to redraw congressional maps on Monday, we still have NO state budget. It's 108 days late and counting. 📢 Demand action, tell your lawmakers to prioritize the people and pass a new state budget with meaningful educator raises! bit.ly/479F1m5

Don't forget, there's still time to register for the We Are Public Schools Summit! Brought to you by: Education Justice Alliance, Center for Racial Equity in Education - CREED, and North Carolina Black Alliance. Register here: bit.ly/46lGpTy

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month means recognizing the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. It’s a time for reflection, learning, and appreciation for everyone. www.nea.org/.../tools-ti...

Source: DRAUGHON DRAWS - Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist

A new biennial budget was due to take effect on July 1, but disagreements between the Senate and House have left the state without one. As a result, state employees—including educators—have received no pay increases, even as the cost of living and health plan premiums continue to rise.

You're invited to a powerful day of connection for change! Parents, students, educators, and advocates from across North Carolina are coming together to dive into what's really happening in our public schools. Register here: www.wearepublicschools.com/registration

Today we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and honor the brave first responders who showed extraordinary courage. As educators, we reflect, we remember, and we teach the next generation about resilience and unity.

Tanisha Richards, inspired by early experiences with marginalized students, decided to work to create equitable, nurturing environments where all learners can thrive. She calls on educators and communities to work together to support both student and teacher growth. www.ncae.org/advocating-c...

Exciting news! Samantha Aycock has been named one of the @travelersinsurance Awards for Teaching Excellence recipients! A huge thank you to @theneafoundation.bsky.social n for your support and commitment to public education! #SupportTeachers #NEAFGala

Educators from a dozen schools across Forsyth County rallied this morning for their students and fellow educators at school walk-ins, calling on the state legislature to step up and resolve the district's financial crisis. #education #NC #WSFCS #budgetcuts

Veteran teacher Meredith Wooten reflects on mentors and students who shaped her journey, calling for educator solidarity and union support to protect the profession and the future of public education. bit.ly/45LO5wK

What are some words of encouragement you want to share with your fellow educators going into this school year?

Educators are already struggling to make ends meet. Many work multiple jobs. Thousands of positions are vacant, and more will be if we make it even harder to stay. bit.ly/4mqV2dF

We need to be investing in public schools, not hollowing them out. I see opportunities for the federal scholarship donation tax program to benefit our public schools, and once we receive sound federal guidance, I look forward to seeing how we can invest in North Carolina’s public school students.

Welcome Back, NC Educators! We would like to give a warm welcome to the educators across the state. Here’s to the 2025-2026 school year! ⭐🍎

🎓 Are you an early career, aspiring, or provisionally licensed educator? We want to hear from YOU! Help shape support for future educators by taking this quick survey: bit.ly/edExams 💬 🎁 Complete the survey and get a FREE gift from the NCAE WELL Center! #FutureEducators #PraxisSupport #NCEducators

We need your support to help 1,000 underprivileged school kids start the year off right. Our charitable arm, the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children, is supplying backpacks and school supplies to children who need help. Please give today! bit.ly/backourstude...

Check out these Summer Member Organizers hard at work knocking on doors and talking to fellow educators about joining the union. Over 600 public school workers have joined NCAE this summer and counting!

I look forward to the work of the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee as they recommend ways to better support our teachers and our schools and to improve public education.

A new report shows NC teachers are expected to spend on average $1,632 out-of-pocket on school supplies — a 22% jump from last year! North Carolina ranks second-worst in the nation in out-of-pocket costs for educators.😠 bit.ly/3GRfvZL

🚨🚨🚨Yesterday, state lawmakers introduced a piecemeal “mini-budget” that pays for yearly step increases, but not for any new raises. This is not the comprehensive investment our educators and students need or deserve.

Breaking: The Department of Education has reversed course and is releasing all frozen funds – $6.8b nationally, $165m for North Carolina – after we filed suit last week. This ends weeks of uncertainty. Our schools can now plan and hire for a strong year ahead.

It was an incredible honor to have the support of @wearencae.bsky.social in my election last year and the fight to defend my election this year. So I was thrilled to join @friendsforbatch.bsky.social and @anitaearls.bsky.social in celebrating our public educators last night!