/tags/teachers Teachers en-US Copyright Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:23:10 GMT /education/2024-07-17/nc-board-education-nix-entry-test-teaching-colleges Typically, for a college sophomore to be admitted into a program to complete a degree in education, they have to first pass a test called the Praxis Core. The State Board of Education voted to recommend that state lawmakers end the requirement because it could be a barrier for prospective teachers, and the test isn't associated with measures of being an effective teacher. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:23:10 GMT /education/2024-07-17/nc-board-education-nix-entry-test-teaching-colleges Liz Schlemmer /education/2024-05-29/durham-teachers-march-school-funding-budget The school board has requested a $27.4 million increase in local school funding, up nearly 15 percent from last year, to raise pay for teachers and staff. The Durham county manager's budget proposal includes a 3.25 cent property tax rate increase and falls about $14 million short of what the school board is asking. Wed, 29 May 2024 14:39:22 GMT /education/2024-05-29/durham-teachers-march-school-funding-budget Liz Schlemmer /education/2024-03-11/affordable-housing-teachers-bertie-north-carolina In Bertie County, a newly built housing complex intended for teachers will open this summer. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:49:10 GMT /education/2024-03-11/affordable-housing-teachers-bertie-north-carolina Liz Schlemmer /education/2024-03-03/teacher-union-pay-collective-bargain-north-carolina-sickout-durham-public-employees-ncae Unlike in many states, North Carolina public school teachers can not collectively bargain contracts. Nor can they legally strike. The situation has broad effects for public school employees. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:01:12 GMT /education/2024-03-03/teacher-union-pay-collective-bargain-north-carolina-sickout-durham-public-employees-ncae Liz Schlemmer /education/2024-02-04/durham-schools-protest-staff-raises The Durham Association of Educators announced a second "day of protest" for Monday, Feb 5. A majority of educators at seven schools plan to take leave to call for the school board to maintain recent staff raises through February. Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:05:51 GMT /education/2024-02-04/durham-schools-protest-staff-raises Liz Schlemmer /education/2023-12-15/north-carolina-budget-teachers-struggle-licensing-exams-jobs-cumberland Earlier this year, ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ reported on a teacher who lost her teaching license because she struggled to pass a licensing exam. ‘Ms. Art’ is an elementary art teacher who struggles with testing anxiety. Now, a policy that passed as part of the state budget offers a solution to keep teachers like her in classrooms. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:24:51 GMT /education/2023-12-15/north-carolina-budget-teachers-struggle-licensing-exams-jobs-cumberland Liz Schlemmer /education/2023-08-03/at-the-start-of-this-school-year-nc-teachers-can-take-paid-parental-leave Until recently, North Carolina teachers had to apply accrued time off or take unpaid leave when they had a child. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:44:22 GMT /education/2023-08-03/at-the-start-of-this-school-year-nc-teachers-can-take-paid-parental-leave Liz Schlemmer /education/2023-03-27/state-pay-pace-inflation-teachers-nc-tax A Wake County teacher has launched an online tool to help teachers calculate how much money they've lost over their careers due to inflation. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:13:33 GMT /education/2023-03-27/state-pay-pace-inflation-teachers-nc-tax Liz Schlemmer /education/2023-03-22/wake-county-schools-incentives-teachers-masters-degrees-bus-drivers The Wake County school board has voted to use local funds to reinstate master's degree pay for teachers and social workers who would have qualified under a repealed state law. The board also approved additional bonuses to reward bus drivers for perfect attendance. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:49:22 GMT /education/2023-03-22/wake-county-schools-incentives-teachers-masters-degrees-bus-drivers Liz Schlemmer /education/2023-03-13/ms-art-teaching-exam-stands-cumberland-thompson-fayetteville To have a career in teaching, every beginning teacher must first pass a test. More than 1,000 teachers have struggled to pass their exams on time, including this art teacher in Cumberland County Schools. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:39:00 GMT /education/2023-03-13/ms-art-teaching-exam-stands-cumberland-thompson-fayetteville Liz Schlemmer