Welcome to this week’s EdInsight. As we approach the end of Black History Month, we’d like to talk about why Brown v. Board of Education still matters.

Roy Cooper has been a champion for our public schools, our educators, and North Carolina's working-class families. He has always pushed to empower our educators and for our state to make meaningful investments in our schools.

Black educators have an impact at every level of education. We are grateful for the wisdom, experience, and skill they bring to our public schools each day. We want to give them a special shout-out and express our gratitude.

Since 2013, state leaders have enacted a series of laws that steadily reduced personal income tax rates and set the state on a path to eliminate the corporate income tax entirely.

Public funds for private schools are projected to grow to $825 million by 2033. Currently, hundreds of millions are going to families whose children already attend private schools.

The Primary Election is just one week away! This is the last week for in-person early voting, which ends Feb. 28th. Click here to find an early voting location near you: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/EVSite/

Calling Principals and Administrators! The 2026 NCAE Division of Principals & Administrators is hosting a Leadership Seminar titled Leading Schools with Impact. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/46Mrq4B

Are you curious about vouchers in North Carolina? Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 1-2 as we discuss PSFNC's report on vouchers and CREED's survey about vouchers and more. There will be time for Q & A. Register here: publicschoolsfirstnc.org/event/nc-sch... #nced #ncpublicschools

During Love the Bus Week, we celebrate the bus drivers who safely transport more than 620,000 North Carolina students each day. Their dedication keeps our communities moving.

Our first PRAXIS Bootcamp at WSSU was a huge success! Aspiring educators walked away more confident, supported, and ready to take the next step toward the classroom. Did you know we are offering one-on-one mentor support?

“This is nothing about the teachers. This is nothing about the kids. This is nothing about the community," Gainey said. "It is a wonderful place, but I don't know how we can keep operating this when we continue to get handed reduced funding from the state.” www.bpr.org/2026-02-10/r...

Welcome to this week’s ED Insight! Here’s the latest update on education policy and politics.

Year after year, lawmakers choose corporate tax breaks and giveaways over fully funding our public schools. As a result, classrooms are overcrowded, educators are underpaid, and students are denied the resources they need to succeed.

This event has been postponed. Stay tuned for details on the new date.

📢Attention members! Don’t forget the priority deadline for the Summer Member Organizing Program is February 6th❗Click here to apply now: https://bit.ly/4rbztju

As we honor the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month, we not only celebrate the vision of Carter G. Woodson but also bear the responsibility of uplifting Black history, present, and futures for all of our communities.

Strong public schools are the foundation of strong communities. When we support public education, we invest in every child's future — and our own.

We're proud to support public education in North Carolina, where every student can find their path to success. #FindYourFitNCPublicSchools

We are proud to endorse Judge Walczyk for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Her commitment to preserving, upholding, and protecting our constitutional and statutory rights is essential to ensuring a bright future for North Carolina and its people.

Are you an aspiring educator needing support with your PRAXIS core exam?! Join us for our first PRAXIS Core bootcamp! We are offering FREE resources, FREE food, along with structured guidance, expert support, and a community of encouragement—all in one day. Register today! https://bit.ly/4t4cqst

📢Attention members❗ This summer, you’re invited to apply for two special paid opportunities to build your union through the Battleground Summer Canvass and the Summer Member Organizing Program. https://bit.ly/4q1mgZp

Standing in solidarity with @educationmn.bsky.social . #ICEOutSchools

NCAE stands with our colleagues at Education Minnesota and people across Minnesota who are standing up for their students and school communities.

A question we've seen time and time again: "If we have the Education Lottery, why are schools underfunded?" Let's talk about it.

The NCAE W.E.L.L. Center's 2nd Annual InspirED Summit is an event designed to bring together educators to engage in meaningful dialogue and share best practices for professional empowerment. Click the link below to sign up today! link.ncae.org/InspirED

Medicaid and CHIP support the health of students and ESPs in schools across the country. Access to care helps students miss fewer school days and ensures the adults they rely on can show up healthy and supported. Learn more about health care coverage in your district or state.

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