Don’t shift the burden: NC must fully fund its public schools

By: Keith Poston

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 666

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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North Carolina’s public schools are being squeezed from both sides—and the pressure is building at exactly the wrong time.

At the state level, lawmakers have yet to pass a budget—now nearly a year late—leaving school districts in limbo on some of the most critical decisions affecting classrooms: teacher pay, funding levels, and support for growing student needs.

At the local level, counties are stepping up—as they often must—to fill the gaps. In communities like …

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