Students report positive impact of school phone restrictions: “There’s more participation, there’s more ability to get the work done...You’re not as distracted, you’re not zoning out as much. So it’s helped me...just overall be a better student.” #nced #ncpublicschools https://ow.ly/5MBF50ZwLn5

NC students say cellphone restrictions are helping them focus in class

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As students return to school, North Carolina education leaders are getting an early look at how the state’s new cellphone policy is playing out in classrooms. The Gover…

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Don’t miss our latest blog by Carol Burris, Executive Director of the Network for Public Education: ‘School Choice’ Does Not Provide Better Education for All Families. BLOG LINK BELOW: https://publicschoolsfirstnc.org/school-choice-does-not-provide-better-education-for-all-families/

Only 90 days until Election Day! Your vote is your voice for strong public schools in North Carolina. Be a PUBLIC EDUCATION VOTER, stand up for our students, educators, and communities. Make a plan to vote and help shape the future of NC public education! Get informed: NCSBE.gov | VOTE411.org

Every student deserves a strong start, and you can help make it happen! When you donate school supplies, you’re giving teachers the tools they need and showing our educators that their hard work matters. Together, we can build better, stronger public schools for every child in North Carolina.

Private schools in Forsyth have tripled the voucher funds they are receiving in just 2 years! Taxpayers have paid over $70 MILLION since vouchers started. WSFCS should have received that $$. PUBLIC money. PUBLIC funds belong in PUBLIC schools! #nced #ncpublicschools

New changes are coming to school meals in NC. Watch to learn what's changing and what it means for students and families. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation #ncschoolmeals #fundfreeschoolmeals

Join PSFNC & NCPTA on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. for a webinar with NCDPI's Sneha Shah-Coltrane to learn how NC College Connect helps eligible seniors gain direct admission to NC colleges. REGISTRATION LINK BELOW: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IwY7QiywRDWsjKEQ8uAmjg#/registration

As students and school staff return from summer break this month and next, health experts are encouraging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated and advising schools to prepare and respond to measles cases. #nced #ncpublicschools https://ow.ly/3tpv50Zwff8

Schools urged to prepare for measles response

As cases climb higher than they’ve been in three decades, health experts are providing best practices and recommendations for schools. 

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"As students and school staff return from summer break this month and next, health experts are encouraging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated and advising schools to prepare and respond to measles cases." #nced #ncpublicschools

Public school teachers are the heart of every classroom. In North Carolina, they are certified, qualified, and held to statewide standards for teaching, ethics, and student learning. They help every student succeed. Support our NC public school teachers!

Want to make a real impact? Our public schools need YOU! Share your skills, time, or passion, reach out to a local principal and help build a brighter future for NC students. Every effort counts! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation

Look at the growth in $ going to private schools in Cabarrus from before the income cap was lifted and all students could get one! From $2.6M to $12.2M! Since vouchers started, Cabarrus private schools have received over $29M! PUBLIC dollars belong in PUBLIC schools! #nced #ncpublicschools

Did you know school vouchers have roots in segregation? After Brown v. Board of Education, vouchers were used to help white families avoid integration, undermining equal education for all. Let’s learn from history and stand up for strong, equitable public schools in North Carolina.

Join us for a conversation with NCAE President Christina Cole & Dr. Amelia Wheeler on what real teacher appreciation looks like and how policies can better support educators and public schools. LINK Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SGTXhRw9TmWVqSULebKWsQ

Want to make a real difference in your community? Our public schools need YOU! By volunteering your time to help a student, you’re building a brighter future for all of us. Every hour you give strengthens our schools and empowers the next generation. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation

Guilford private schools have received more than $104 MILLION in taxpayer-funded vouchers since vouchers started and $35.5 million in the 2025-26 school year alone! Guilford PUBLIC schools need that $$. PUBLIC dollars belong in PUBLIC schools! #nced #ncpublicschools

Wayne County Public Schools could have used the $9.7 the private schools in Wayne got in taxpayer-funded private school tuition. And what a difference for public schools the $30 MILLION that private schools got would have made. PUBLIC dollars belong in PUBLIC schools!

Brunswick County private schools received more than three times as much taxpayer-funded private school tuition after vouchers became universal. Brunswick private schools have received over $11.5 M since vouchers started. Public schools need that money! #nced #ncpublicschools

Stay in the know with our Saturday newsletter! Get the latest NC public school news, advocacy alerts, and inspiring stories, delivered straight to your inbox. Join our statewide community and sign up today at publicschoolsfirstnc.org (Resources > Newsletters)!

Retirees get a one-time 2.5% boost, but it’s not enough to keep up with rising costs. Even worse, retirement healthcare for employees hired after Jan. 2021 is STILL not restored. NC educators and state workers deserve better. Let’s demand fair pay and benefits!

Strong schools start with strong educators. Let’s stand up for North Carolina’s teachers, advocate for fair pay, respect, and the support they deserve. Our students’ futures depend on it! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation #ncteachers

Real teacher appreciation goes beyond the first day of school. This back-to-school season, support teachers by volunteering, joining the PTA, attending school board meetings, staying informed, and voting for leaders who support public schools. Strong schools start with engaged communities.

In 2025-26, private schools in Carteret Cty got $3.9 MILLION in taxpayer-funded tuition from the state. The public schools could use that money, & certainly the $11M that has gone to private schools in Carteret since vouchers started. PUBLIC dollars belong in PUBLIC schools! #nced #ncpublicschools

Want stronger public schools? Start by connecting with your county commissioners, they decide school funding! Speak up for the resources our students and teachers deserve. Together, we can build a brighter future for every child in NC. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation

EOY updates on private school voucher funding in Mecklenburg Cty show that private schools got $57.9 MILLION in tuition from the state. The PUBLIC schools could use that money! Since vouchers started, Meck private schools have received more than $142.8 MILLION in tax dollars. #nced #ncpublicschools

Teachers Taking Time is a four-session online mindfulness series for current and aspiring educators. Join Tuesday evenings this September on Zoom to practice mindfulness, build self-compassion, and connect with a supportive community. Register: https://teacherstakingtime.com/

It's good the panel is speaking up about the need for continued robust educator raises to make up for years of zero/low increases! Voting in pro public education leaders this fall is the best way to make it happen. #nced #ncpublicschools https://ow.ly/3sX750ZtRML

GOP leaders say the NC budget offers ‘historic’ raises. A top education panel says it's not enough. • NC Newsline

Just weeks after the North Carolina General Assembly passed a $34 billion state budget that included 8% average raises for teachers over two years, the state’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education said it’s not enough.

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What’s missing from the new state budget? Extra pay for teachers with master's degree, funding for school construction, updated technology, and a pause on private school vouchers. Our students deserve better.

Want to help make our public schools BETTER and STRONGER? Your voice matters! Attend local candidate forums and get to know where school board candidates stand on the issues that impact our students and teachers. Be an informed voter, your vote shapes the future of NC public schools!

The year-end state-funded voucher total received by private schools in Pitt County is $13.8 MILLION! That's a lot of $ that public schools could have used to serve ALL students. Since the voucher program launched, private schools in Pitt have been paid over $31M by taxpayers! #nced #ncpublicschools