Public school closures on the rise in NC amid enrollment declines Public schools across North Carolina are seeing enrollment declines, resulting in reductions in state funding. As districts prepare their budgets under these financial constraints, many are making difficult decisions to close schools.

Many factors contribute to declining school enrollments, but poor state investments loom large. Districts are having to close schools due to funding shortages. #nced #ncpublicschools
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It's time to hold lawmakers responsible for funding public schools and getting NC off the bottom of national rankings. The NC Supreme Court has sidestepped it's responsibility to North Carolinians to uphold the state constitution. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpol

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Leandro Ruling: What Happened and What's Next?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Please join us for the informative session about the Leandro ruling and what is next for NC children and educators in our public schools. Our panel of experienced panelists include: Former Court of Appeals and constitutional law professor Chris Brook, Attorney Robyn Sanders who clerked at the NC Supreme Court and is an experienced civil rights attorney, Constitutional Law Historian & Founder Let History Speak Initiative Ann McColl, and Graig Meyer, former educator and NC legislator now serving as Executive Director for the NC Justice Center. Join us and these incredibly talented North...

Join us for a deep dive into the Leandro decision. What happened and what's next! Register here: https://ow.ly/fKiQ50YK5gR
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Every child deserves a place to thrive, grow, and discover their potential. Public schools are where opportunity begins, for everyone. Let’s champion strong, inclusive public education for all North Carolinians!

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The NC Supreme Court's Leandro decision is going to make a terrible problem even worse. The fix now has to come from our state lawmakers. Contact them and urge them to better fund our public schools! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncga #ncpol

Speaker Hall: North Carolina can "easily" lead South in teacher pay North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall, a Republican, emphasized to the Charlotte business community Thursday that he is eager to raise starting teacher pay to $50,000, or "number one in the South," as the General Assembly works past a budget impasse this short session.

This is good news. Rep. Hall (House leader) said last week that NC could easily lead the South in teacher pay. I hope that means some very large pay increases! #nced #ncpublicschools
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It's up to our state lawmakers now. No excuses! Fully fund our public schools! #nced #ncpublicschools #Leandro #supportpublicschools

Top NC House Republican says teacher pay top priority as lawmakers return to Raleigh • NC Newsline A top House Republican lawmaker said teacher pay will be a top priority as lawmakers head into the short session.

High quality public education should have 100% bipartisan support. It is great to see teacher pay as a priority for people on both sides of the aisle! #nced #ncpublicschools
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The NC Supreme Court dropped the ball, so all eyes are now on the NC General Assembly to step up and do the right thing for our children and our state's future. Contact your House and Senate members and urge them to fully fund our public schools! #nced #ncpublicschools

Join us TOMORROW (4/8) at the Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh to show your support for public schools! We will meet at the front of the building from 11-1. Speakers will start at 11:15. Come show our lawmakers that public schools deserve more! #nced #ncpublicschools

When we're 50th in the nation for education funding and funding effort, it's obvious the state is not doing enough. It is so short-sighted to deprive public schools of adequate funding. VOTE! The future depends on it. #nced #ncpublicschools

With limited power, NC Democratic leader offers deal to break GOP budget stalemate Senate minority leader Sydney Batch says she can deliver the support of 20 Senate Democrats for a House budget proposal — if she can find enough Senate Republicans to help break a standoff over the state budget.

Is there hope for a budget? Can the Republican stalemate be broken? For the sake of our state, let's hope we get a budget that supports our public schools, healthcare, and more! #nced #ncpublicschools
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It's obvious that funding public education is required by our state constitution! #nced #ncpublicschools

'Hopefully hundreds of new Leandros.' Namesake of historic education lawsuit talks what's next Robb Leandro was a Hoke County ninth grader in 1994 when his parents sued North Carolina over education resources. In an interview with WRAL News, he reflected on his education and what the case meant to his family and shared what he thinks should happen next.

Robb Leandro: "This case is not a political statement. This is really about a universal belief that I think is held by all of our policymakers, that we're failing our children." #nced #ncpublicschools
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It's astonishing that the NC Supreme Court dismissed the Leandro case on grounds that weren't even presented by the defendants! What can we do? VOTE! #nced #ncpublicschools

NC Supreme Court has spoken on the #Leandro. NC Constitution still guarantees every child a sound, basic education. Responsibility my sits fully w/ the #NCGA. Leandro didn’t go away. enforcement did. Constitutional right to education still stands.

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TRUTH from Justice Anita Earls on today's NC Supreme Court decision to dismiss all Leandro rulings since 2017. #nced #ncpublicschools

The NC Supreme Court dismissed Leandro, refusing to enforce the State Constitution. It's now up to lawmakers to do their JOB and FUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Sign our petition to urge lawmakers to DO THEIR JOBS!! #nced #ncpublicschools
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The REAL Leandro ruling just came out and nullifies all rulings since 2017 BASED ON A TECHNICALITY - NO JOKE! The Court has failed to protect our CONSTITUTIONAL rights. We need to hold them and lawmakers accountable! VOTE #nced #ncpublicschools
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NC public school student and NC State grad Christina Koch will make history again tonight as she heads to the moon with the Artemis II mission. She is already the record-holder as the woman spending the most time in space. Way to Go! #nced #ncpublicschools
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A look at the more than 230,000 applications for Texas' school voucher program Families have until March 31 to apply. Roughly 100,000 students will be picked on a lottery system.

In Texas about 75% of voucher apps this yr are from students already in private school. That's a huge new expense for the state. In NC the % is higher! #nced #ncpublicschools
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Educators inspire generations. Thank you! #nced #ncpublicschools #whm2026

Such a great message. Thank you for leading the way Mary McLeod Bethune! #nced #ncpublicschools

Wake school board pushes back against proposed $18 million special education cuts During a special meeting to discuss the 2026-2027 budget, board members said they had received thousands of emails from the public concerned about Taylor's proposal.

It looks like special education in Wake County public schools won't be cut by $18 million, but cuts will come from other areas. #nced #ncpublicschools
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So true! #nced #ncpublicschools

North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger has conceded the Republican primary for his legislative seat. It’s a move that will shake up power in state government. The Associated Press has called the race between Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. Unofficial tallies showed Berger trailin...

Senate leader Phil Berger concedes his loss in the Republican primary, raising hope among education advocates that the NC Senate will agree to greater teacher pay increases to match the House proposal. #nced #ncpublicschools
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Did you miss our recent webinar on NC legislative updates with Senator Jay Chaudhuri and Representative Rodney Pierce? Don't worry! You can watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_WdGYkd96c
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Stein pushes $1.4 billion plan, increased pay for NC teachers amid budget stalemate Gov. Josh Stein is promoting a $1.4 billion spending proposal focused on boosting teacher pay and education funding as North Carolina lawmakers remain stuck in a prolonged budget impasse.

Gov. Stein is trying to get lawmakers to pass a budget for 2025-26 before the new session. Fact: His $1.4 B request = the $1.4 B spent on vouchers since vouchers launched. #nced #ncpublicschools
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The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote was finally ratified in 1920 after decades of struggle. Thank you Gertrude Weil, for working to empower women and fighting for the right to vote for ALL! #nced #ncpublicschools #whm2026

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools struggle to retain teachers due to stagnant state pay CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill said the district is taking extra steps to retain and recruit more teachers, but teacher pay remains a challenge.

When the state fails public ed., local leaders have to step in, but there's only so much they can do with local funding. We need to hold state leaders accountable! #nced #ncpublicschools
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