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Republican budget deal is "smoke and mirrors," NC teachers say -
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (995+ words) The deal, announced this week by NC House Speaker Destin Hall and NC Senate leader Phil Berger would include 8% raises for teachers, but could create huge budget shortfalls in the years to come. Republicans in the General Assembly say they…...
Billy Ball Explains NC: The NC Education Lottery is kind of a hoax
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (129+ words) Cardinal & Pine Staff We've heard you ask: If North Carolina public schools are so strapped for cash, what happens to all that money they get from the NC Education Lottery? When it comes to how much money our public schools…...
NC Democrats propose 7% income tax on the rich to fund North Carolina schools -
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (662+ words) by Ahmed Jallow, NC Newsline May 11, 2026 North Carolinians earning more than $1 million annually would pay a 7% marginal income tax under a proposal by Democratic lawmakers, who say the measure could generate nearly $1 billion each year for public schools. HB 1073 would…...
Good News Friday: This proposed budget has a big teacher pay raise for NC
2+ week, 5+ day ago (900+ words) Gov. Josh Stein wants to make teacher pay in NC the envy of the southeast. Plus, a World War II veteran is finally laid to rest. The NC General Assembly kicked off its short session on Tuesday and it took…...
Video: Western NC still lacks funds to rebuild after Helene
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (42+ words) Cardinal & Pine By Staff Reports, Dylan Rhoney Dylan Rhoney is an App State grad from Morganton who is passionate about travel, politics, history, and all things North Carolina. He lives in Raleigh....
Video: North Carolina teachers leaving because 'they can't afford to stay"
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (129+ words) Video: North Carolina teachers leaving because "they can't afford to stay'Cardinal & Pine Video: North Carolina teachers leaving because "they can't afford to stay' One of NC's top education leaders warns that North Carolina teachers are leaving in droves. Here's why....
Food insecurity is affecting NC children in the classroom
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (823+ words) By Jessica F. Simmons On school mornings in North Carolina, some children arrive already exhausted. School teachers and nurses across the state report seeing the signs: difficulty concentrating, irritability, and complaints of headaches and stomach aches before lunch. In many cases,…...