What could your school do with millions more $$? If NC funded schools at the nat'l average, they would receive millions more/yr. Multiply $4,867 (how much NC is below per pupil) by # of students in your school to see how much more $ your school would have #nced #ncpublicschools

Budget negotiations stall as legislators can't agree on priorities. Private school tuition for wealthy families or child care for working families. Unless they act soon, child care centers around the state will close. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol
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Public schools are the glue that binds communities together when other things keep us apart. They often serve as the hub of the community providing opportunities for a community to develop shared visions, dreams, and experiences. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpta

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Voting for candidates that support public education is the most effective way to support public schools. Know how your reps vote on key bills. #nced #ncpol #ncga

What needs to happen to assure access to ALL students? Currently students of color have less access to certain STEM courses #nced #ncpublicschools
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In addition to spending $1,000,000 to market vouchers, the General Assembly removed all income limits and now allows anyone, even families who always sent their children to private school, to apply. Of course voucher applications increased. #nced #ncpublicschools

Today is World NO TOBACCO DAY, but vaping has increased. 'While traditional cigarette use by teenagers has declined in recent years, health professionals note that e-cigarettes are attracting and hooking a younger audience.' #nced #ncpublicschools
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Public schools are strong schools that make strong communities, and a strong NC! Fully funding public schools helps them fulfill their mission: provide a free, high-quality education to all children. This builds our economy & protects our democracy. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpta

Op-ed on religious charters by NEPC's Kevin Welner - 'But that sense of regret that charters never lived up to their potential should not translate into a nostalgic defense of what charters have truly become.' edweek.org/policy-politic… Pastors for Children Texas AFT Public Ed Partners Public Schools First NC

What does it mean that our elected leaders have not adequately funded public schools…but have funded vouchers in a way that will severely hurt public school budgets?”- Jerry Wilson (CREED) #nced #ncpublicschools Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED)
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Contact your legislators! “We are operating in a statewide environment intent on destroying public education one starvation budget at a time. In the meantime, we have kids to transport, feed, keep safe and educate.” #nced #ncpublicschools Durham Public Schools
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Using the link, you can track any bill and see where it is in the approval process. You can see who introduced the bill, who voted for the bill, and if it was sent to Governor Cooper to sign. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol
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North Carolina’s current charter schools and universal voucher program reveal striking similarities to the Brown v. Board of Education era | Public Schools First NC
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This is a clear warning to NC. If we continue to underfund public ed while diverting students and $ away from public schools, we will see consequences as in FL. Talk to legislators! We must protect and strengthen our public schools. #nced #ncpublicschools
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Public schools are essential to ensuring equitable education for all children but they must be well-funded! Adequate funding raises educational attainment and reduces the opportunity gap. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpta

The home stretch!

Addressing teacher vacancies is a critical issue yet the NCGA is more worried about private school vouchers for the wealthy. ncnewsline.com/2024/05/27/nc-… #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol

Words of advice from a new graduate! “Do not procrastinate and do not let senioritis get to you, because in the blink of an eye, you're going be on the stage...High school is about what you make it. Life is about what you make it.' #nced #ncpublicschools wral.com/story/harnett-…

Research shows that public schools are the best way to ensure that every child receives a quality K-12 education that equips them for long-term opportunities and success. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpta