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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper released his office’s 2023-2025 state budget proposal, entitled “First in Opportunity,” on Wednesday, signaling the beginning of the formal state budget process. The proposal makes major investments in education, including $4.5 billion to fully fund years 2,3,4, and 5 of the Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan, as well as significant employee pay increases.
This week, the House K-12 Education Committee approved a bill authorizing the creation and oversight of remote charter academies, a bill creating an “arts proficiency” endorsement for high school diplomas, and several bills authorizing greater flexibility in school calendars.
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt presented to members of the House K-12 Education Committee on Tuesday an update on her “Operation Polaris,” or her strategic vision for supporting public school students across the state.
State Board of Education members discussed during October’s monthly meeting two major updates for principals across North Carolina, including the principal pay “retention bonus” and the latest recommendations on principal licensure requirements.
Members of the NC Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) met on Wednesday and Thursday of this week to discuss the ongoing work of its various subcommittees, including a discussion of the latest version of the draft teacher licensure and pay model.
NCASA, NCPAPA, and other education groups are asking lawmakers to address language in the 2022 State Budget that could cause steep decreases in principal salaries across the state beginning in 2023.
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