Fact Check: Has North Carolina Teacher Pay Ever Matched The National Average?
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.
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Thousands Of Teachers Marched In Raleigh, But Legislative Victories Are Few
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.
A Few Takeaways From Wednesday's Teacher March On Raleigh
The question of “what comes next?” looms now that thousands of teachers have left Raleigh after a protest march that clogged city blocks.
NC Teacher Rally Organizers Expect 'Sea Of Red' at Capitol Wednesday
Thousands of North Carolina teachers will converge on the legislative building in Raleigh Wednesday, May 16 to lobby state lawmakers for better working conditions.
West Virginia's Teachers Walk Off The Job, Protesting Low Pay And Benefit Cuts
Teachers formed picket lines and descended on the state Capitol to demand higher salaries and better insurance. The state has some of the lowest teacher pay in the country.
NC Superintendent Mark Johnson Says Teacher Pay Is a Top Priority
The leader of North Carolina's Public Schools is promising more investment for K-12 education.
Teacher Of The Year In Oklahoma Moves To Texas For The Money
Oklahoma teachers are some of the lowest paid in the country. After it was clear they wouldn't be getting a raise in 2017, the former teacher of the year called it quits.