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North Carolina Teachers Ready to Rise Up January 9, 2026 If you were a teacher in North Carolina, what would you do if you found out your pay ranked 43rd in the nation ? If schools were poorly resourced—with per-pupil spending ranked second to last among all states—and students had to make do with untrained substitutes instead of robustly supported, highly educated teachers? What if you knew that moving across the state line and teaching there would mean making $15,000 more

Happy New Year! As we kick off a new year, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all the best and to thank you for being part of AFPENC. We truly value our members and the work you do every day for students and public education in North Carolina. Attached is a poster we wanted to share that highlights the value of belonging  and the broader network of support available through AFPENC’s affiliation with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) . This union partnership allows

December 16, 2025 Dear Members, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!  It’s been a difficult decade for public schools, but AFPENC is excited about the future of our organization and the potential to change the landscape of public education in North Carolina. In January, we will host our annual meeting and share more information and the finalized bylaws at the beginning of the month.  The Executive Board and I will address our goals, and members will vote on the updated bylaws a