Sen. Thom Tillis put North Carolina ahead of party when he voted against the procedural measure in the US Senate pushing Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" as it would adversely affect Medicaid coverage millions across the country and North Carolina. Trump immediately went after Tillis on social media threatening to primary him this coming election cycle. … Continue reading A Big, Beautiful Thank You To Thom Tillis

When The Ohio State University announced its push for all undergraduates to become fluent in AI, it raised some eyebrows. Many posts on social media immediately bemoaned that OSU was simply rolling over to the expectation that students are going to use AI to supplement work in class. And that happens. And will continue to … Continue reading NC Must Confront The Use Of AI By Students

Before the Great Recession: In 2025 with a past state surpluses and an ignored court ordered LEANDRO decision:

Below is the salary schedule for a teacher in North Carolina for the 2024-2025 school year. Any teacher new to the profession in the last nine years would never be on the second schedule because newer teachers are not allowed a pay bump for graduate degrees. Notice how the salaries also plateau after year 15. … Continue reading They Are Already Cutting Teacher Retirement. Just Look.

If anyone in North Carolina doesn’t know who the most powerful gerrymandered politician in the state is… And with Leandro still being ignored by a state Supreme Court that sits this man’s own son, public schools will be funded with recurring state funding levels. That puts even more pressure in local entities and LEAs.

Go back a few years – say before the Great Recession. 2008. If you started as a teacher with a 4-year degree you would make 30,430 / year. If you planned on earning a master’s degree you could with that same pay scale expect to almost double that amount in salary by the time you … Continue reading $1,860 Less A Year In Actual Dollars: Comparing Veteran Teachers With Graduate Degrees From 2008 – 2024/25

When Pat McCrory was governor, the GOP super majority changed budget protocol and made the state budget a biennial process. In an odd-numbered year, a budget is set forth to encompass the next two fiscal years. Amendments to the budget can be made in even-numbered years. Furthermore, if a budget is not passed, then the … Continue reading Please Remember That NC’s State Budget Is BIENNIAL – It Covers TWO Years

It's about a seven and one-half minute listen, but Amy Diaz at WFDD does a good job of summarizing the financial deficits that have been racked WSFCS. Worth the listen. Also, posted yesterday, but printed in the Winston-Salem Journal today is more on the lack of communication on the audit within Central Office.

Here is the salary schedule that is in place for the 2025-2026 school year until a new budget is passed. For those who are not teachers, make sure to pay attention to years 15-24. Frozen. 10 years of the same. There is no longevity pay during these years as well. Someone who has been teaching … Continue reading This State Freezes Teacher Salaries For 10 Years. TEN YEARS!

The most current numbers for the following: Average Gas Price Average Milk Price Average Egg Prices Average Bread Price Consumer Confidence Presidential Approval Rating Federal Interest Rate Dow Jones Index Inflation Rate NC Tax Rates NC Minimum Wage Unemployment Rates Unemployment Benefits Number of People Who Enrolled in ACA coverage Number of Students in NC … Continue reading June 2025- Numbers To Consider