Rebecca Noel

@rebeccanoel.bsky.social

Reporting on education for The Charlotte Observer

Hundreds of Union County teachers call out sick amid delayed pay increases. About 700 teachers called out Wednesday amid demands the school board OK a $1,000 annual pay increase funded by Union County commissioners. (Via @rebeccanoel.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a... #nced #ncpol

Hundreds of Union County teachers call out sick amid delayed pay increases

The UCPS Board has yet to approve an already funded $100 per month increases for teachers.

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Can schools fire teachers for critical posts about Charlie Kirk? Lawyers said it’s not legal to fire public employees for most speech online. But also, they’re not as secure now in longstanding speech protections. (Via @rebeccanoel.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol

Can schools fire teachers for critical posts about Charlie Kirk?

Public employees have more speech protections than private employees, but there are some exceptions.

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NC teachers spend more than peers in 48 states on classroom supplies, study shows. North Carolina educators will spend an average of $1,632 out-of-pocket on school supplies this year. It’s a 22% increase over 2024. (Via @rebeccanoel.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a... #nced #ncpol

NC teachers spend more than peers in 48 states on classroom supplies, study shows

While teachers around the country are paying more for school supplies, NC educators spend 60% more than the national average.

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