The school year may be coming to an end, but the fight to save public education continues. In this issue of the News Bulletin, NCAE outlines its Legislative Agenda and the key role you can play as a member. Other highlights include strategies three local affiliates are using to successfully flip members to EFT; President Sheri Strickland’s heartfelt parting message about her years as a leader and member of the Association; and a introduction of newly elected NCAE Vice President Mark Jewell, who unveils stories about his career and his vision for the Association.  Read the bulletin ...

North Carolina Superior Court Judge Paul Gessner granted a preliminary injunction on the override of Governor Bev Perdue’s veto of SB 727, the NCAE payroll deduction bill. President Sheri Strickland issues the following statement: “This ruling should send a clear message to the General Assembly that their dead-of-night attempt to silence public school employees was wrong. Now is the time to have an open and honest debate about the negative impact budget cuts are having on our public schools. Trying to punish public school employees for speaking about what is best for students only undermines efforts to move North Carolina forward. More ...