As a teacher in this school system, I have been not only encouraged by the outpouring of support from the community and business leaders, but have been reaffirmed by many people's willingness to help find solutions to the financial obstacles. Here is a case in point: However, what the public sees in this dynamic mix … Continue reading The Debts That WSFCS Can Never Repay

Ironic that the very people who are stopping the passing of a new budget in North Carolina have the time to go to Washington during the longest federal government shutdown in history for a photo opportunity. Or maybe not. See you, Tricia Cotham.

Not long ago (2014) , teachers who served the state for at least ten years would receive what was called “longevity” pay as part of their commitment to public schools. In fact, all full-time state employees receive this – or did. Teachers no longer get it. In the long session of 2014, the NC General … Continue reading As We Wait For A New Budget, Remember That Teachers Used To Receive Longevity Pay

From the North Carolina Health and Human Services Department: Just a quick look at one of those items: How many of those children are in our public schools?

Note: October's numbers were little late this time because of government shutdown delays in reporting for a couple of indexes. The most current numbers for the following: SNAP Recipients Average Gas Price Average Milk Price Average Egg Prices Average Bread Price Average Beef Price Consumer Confidence Presidential Approval Rating Federal Interest Rate Dow Jones Index … Continue reading October 2025- Numbers To Consider