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Education Updates Summer 2024 Last week, the North Carolina House released a budget plan (adjustment to the biennium budget adopted in 2023) that would add a 1% average raise on top of the 3% average raise allocated for the second year in the previously adopted budget. As we have seen, the largest pay increases are being given to beginning teachers. Considering the shortage of teachers, and lack of interest our students appear to have in choosing education as a career, this r

The Voice Spring 2024 In this issue of The Voice we have the following:  Summer Break Tips Information about Membership Information for School Ambassadors 2024 Legislative Day Scholarships & Grants Teacher Showcase Children Of PENC Information about the Young Artists Competition Information on Upcoming Events If you would like to view this issue of The Voice please use this link .

Education Updates Spring 2024   The North Carolina General Assembly has reconvened for the 2024 short session. They may make budget adjustments which is why the Governor has already submitted his proposal. Legislative leaders have yet to commit to any pay raises, but we will know more over the next few weeks. In this report, you will find the governor’s proposed pay increase, legislative interim committee recommendations, and notable bills filed within the first two weeks of