The message NC public school educators desperately want budget writers to hear

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 133

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Last week was national Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to celebrate educators who show up for their students every day. Unfortunately, for many of the teachers in North Carolina, underappreciated – especially from state lawmakers – is the main thing they’re experiencing these days.

On May 1st, thousands of educators, advocates and allies converged on Halifax Mall behind the state Legislative Building in Raleigh to protest the lack of a state budget and scheduled corporate …

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