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Perspectives: Teachers at the Capitol

Teachers from across the state are expected to march in Raleigh on May 16, 2018, protesting for higher salaries and more resources. Here is a list of viewpoints on the debate. Check back for more daily.

May 15, 2018

Cross Creek Divide: Rep. Szoka on Teacher Pay: At least you’re not a farmer (Audio)

May 13, 2018

StarNews Editorial Board: Protesting teachers left with few other options to be heard

News & Record Editorial Board: Our opinion: Teaching a lesson

May 11, 2018

Taylor Schmidt and Morgan Carney: Charter school teachers: ‘We won’t be a Trojan Horse for dismantling public schools’

Terry Stoops: Teachers go political in protest

May 9, 2018

Capital Broadcasting Company: Next week legislators should greet teachers as partners, not the enemy

Winston-Salem Journal Editorial Board: Our view: Stand with teachers

May 8, 2018

Terry McCann: Why this Durham teacher isn’t going to Raleigh May 16

May 7, 2018

Steve Ford: Don’t overthink it: The best solution to what ails NC’s school funding system isn’t that complicated

Charlotte Observer Editorial Board: CMS is giving teachers a day off to protest in Raleigh. Wake County isn’t. Who’s right? (Update: Wake comes around)

May 4, 2018

Allison Mahalley: #AllIn4PublicSchools: Why thousands are gathering in Raleigh on May 16

North Carolina Council of Churches: Building Up Our Schools

May 3, 2018:

WRAL: House Education Committee chairman: ‘We need to raise average teacher pay’

May 2, 2018:

Justin Parmenter: Fed up and on the march, NC teachers will storm Raleigh May 16

Caffeinated Rage: Multiple posts https://caffeinatedrage.com/

Laura Lee

Laura Lee is a journalist and former attorney. She is the inaugural editorial director of NC Local, a statewide news organization. She served as the former content director and managing editor for EducationNC and the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research.