By Gary Pearce Talking About Politics RALEIGH (March 26, 2026) – In 15 years as boss of the Senate, Phil Berger has done incalculable damage to North Carolina’s public schools and to our state’s future. The day he conceded, Wake County’s school board was wrestling with – and rejecting – budget cuts that would have… READ MORE
NC Supreme Court shoots down Leandro
RALEIGH (April 2,2026) – After nearly 32 years of litigation, the NC Supreme Court shot down a previous order from the courts today for the state to send $677.8 million to the state’s public schools. In a 4-3 decision with Republican Associate Justice Richard Dietz siding with the court’s two Democrats in dissent, the court… READ MORE
Campus to community: UNC Charlotte highlights education partnerships
By Amy Cockerham Public Ed Works CHARLOTTE (April 2, 2026) – UNC Charlotte’s Cato College of Education boasts a whopping 350 community partnerships that were highlighted last week at the Charlotte Urban Institute Community Engagement Showcase. Toye Watson is Director of Community and Strategic Partnerships for the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute. “We know that it… READ MORE
Storm clouds
RALEIGH (March 26, 2026) – Stronger-than-expected growth means North Carolina will end 2025-26 with a $370 million (1.1%) surplus, according to a consensus forecast released this week by the governor’s budget office and the legislature’s Fiscal Research Division. But the state could still face a $360 million (1%) decrease in revenue in 2026-27 due to… READ MORE
Pitt truck driving: ‘Really, really good instructors’
WINTERVILLE (March 26, 2026) – Whether it’s due to a genuine shortage or rampant turnover, truck drivers are in demand. Trucking has been essential to restoring the nation’s post-pandemic supply chain. And after courses that last just four to 12 weeks and cost $1,180 or less, drivers can emerge from the Commercial Driver’s License program… READ MORE
NC voucher funding increases for 2026-27
By Shawnice Meador Public Ed Works RALEIGH (March 19, 2026) – When they return to session next month, North Carolina legislators will once again grapple with the state budget, a process that often leaves critical services – like our K-12 public schools – in a state of financial limbo. Yet, amid the political back-and-forth and… READ MORE
Still waiting on a state budget – and action for public schools
By Keith Poston WakeEd Partnership RALEIGH (March18, 2026) – North Carolina is still waiting for a comprehensive state budget, and once again our public schools are feeling the impact. Last week Governor Josh Stein, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, and House Speaker Destin Hall jointly announced the creation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on… READ MORE
Action for afterschool in Western NC
By Annie Jonas, Ed.D. NC Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) Program Manager for Resilient Afterschool Programs ASHEVILLE (March 19, 2026) – “It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.” – Irish proverb I see nods of understanding as I read this proverb at the kickoff of the most recent WNC… READ MORE
Public Ed Works rallies at 5K for Education
Amy Cockerham Public Ed Works CHAPEL HILL (March 14, 2026) – Public Ed Works staff participated in the 20th annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation 5K for Education on Saturday. With 22 booths and just over 2,000 people registered, participants came to walk, run, and support education—a cause that is more important than ever as… READ MORE
Gambling on our children’s future
RALEIGH (March 11, 2026) – News Item: Over the past two years, North Carolinians have spent $13 billion betting on sports.1 Yet North Carolinians can’t come up with $1.5 billion to pay our public-school teachers properly. We rank 43rd among the states in average teacher pay, 39th in starting teacher pay,2 and 50th – 50th, as… READ MORE
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