Current status: A new fiscal year started July 1 without a new state budget. Step increases for the current salary schedule were adopted at the end of July, however this leaves out the most experienced educators on steps 15-24 and 26+ who each share a salary level. Full budget negotiations between the House & Senate... Continue Reading →
Comparing Teacher Salary Schedule Proposals: Version 1
Current salary steps are on average 17% behind the purchasing power previously offered by our state. There was no teacher shortage at that time. In fact, when I moved to NC in 2007 it took me over 6 months to find a teaching job in NC despite applying across 5 districts, 2 years of teaching... Continue Reading →