WS/FCS staff raise concerns about state teacher salary proposal
A few Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools staff members say the teaching shortage may worsen if a new state licensing and compensation proposal takes effect.
A few Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools staff members say the teaching shortage may worsen if a new state licensing and compensation proposal takes effect.
For the second year in a row, North Carolina has ranked 30th in the nation for average teacher pay. A state budget battle has prevented teachers from getting any raises.
The issue of teacher pay has played a large role in this year's budget battle between Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and the Republican-led legislature.
Nearly two months ago, thousands of North Carolina educators marched in the streets of Raleigh. Their list of demands was long, and the event itself generated a lot of publicity.