Press Releases

Master’s pay and beginning teacher raises give hope, but an expansion of private school vouchers won’t help. Educators are looking for lawmakers to match our effort so we can continue to support North Carolina's students.

North Carolina fell two spots in the teacher pay rankings, dropping to 38th in the nation. Even more troubling for teacher retention, North Carolina’s average teacher salary ($56,559) comes in at almost $13,000 below the national average.

Our state lawmakers' plan to spend more than $500 million of taxpayer money on private school vouchers next year will take vital opportunities away from the 85% of our K-12 students that go to public schools. Rather than funding posh private schools, imagine how much brighter our students' future would be if lawmakers invested in their public schools.

Today, the North Carolina Association of Educators released the following statement in regards to Governor Cooper's proposed state budget.

NCAE was proud to endorse each of these candidates based on their commitment to public education, their experience, and their connection to our members. NCAE now looks forward to a general election in which the future of public schools, where the vast majority of North Carolina students attend, will be a central issue for voters with these candidates as standard-bearers.

NCAE released the following statement in response to today's Leandro hearing.

The NCAE Great Public Schools Fund endorsed Rachel Hunt for Lieutenant Governor, Jeff Jackson for Attorney General, Jessica Holmes for State Auditor, and Braxton Winston for Commissioner of Labor.

The North Carolina Association of Educators’ PAC, the NCAE Great Public Schools Fund, is pleased to announce its endorsement of Wesley Harris for State Treasurer.

During yesterday’s visit to Charlotte, Vice President Kamala Harris announced $285 million in national funding for school mental health through the Safer Communities Act. North Carolina is expected to received $12 million or the equivalent of 332 new mental health counselors.

Today, the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) announced its endorsement of Maurice “Mo” Green for Superintendent of Public Instruction. From his time as a district and deputy superintendent in two of North Carolina’s largest school districts, NCAE and its members know Mo Green's willingness to listen to constituents, his creative problem solving, and his educator-and-student-centered approach to leadership.