RALEIGH (April 9, 2026) – There’s been an upheaval in leadership of North Carolina’s General Assembly with the defeat of longtime Senate leader Phil Berger in a primary that spanned Rockingham and part of Guilford County.1 It’s difficult to overstate the influence Berger has had during 15 years as Senate President Pro Tem, deciding budget… READ MORE
Burley Mitchell: Leandro, a renewed opportunity
By Burley Mitchell Chief Justice Emeritus, NC Supreme Court CHARLOTTE (April 9, 2026) – As Chief Justice of North Carolina, I wrote the 1997 Leandro opinion for the state Supreme Court. There we declared for the first time that all the state’s children have the right under the state constitution to be provided the “opportunity… READ MORE
UNC Charlotte fights teacher shortage with financial aid
By Amy Cockerham Public Ed Works CHARLOTTE (April9, 2026) – UNC Charlotte leaders are trying to solve the teacher shortage by removing financial barriers for aspiring educators. Statewide, the NC Educator Preparation Program dashboard shows enrollment is down 3% in just the past five years. But UNC Charlotte’s enrollment is down 28% in the past… READ MORE
Pearce: Berger hurt schools
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
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