The North Carolina General Assembly is close to finalizing a nearly $22 billion dollar fiscal year budget. The President of the North Carolina Association of Educators says when it comes to spending on K-12 education, the plan falls far short of what is needed. State lawmakers did include a boost in pay for first year teachers and Rodney Ellis says that's about the extent of the good news.
NCAE President Disappointed with Funding for K-12 Schools
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