So, a budget finally passed.
The North Carolina General Assembly voted to pull funds away from the already bled-dry public schools. Charter schools got instructional per pupil funding, but now also get a portion of everything: A portion of transportation funding even if they don’t provide busing. A portion of child nutritional services funding even if they don’t have a cafeteria. How is this not a misappropriation of funds? HOW is this now LEGAL? My guess is more tax payers’ funds will be used to fight this in court.
Meanwhile, the Wallet Hub’s annual study of 13 key metrics for the best and worst states for teachers now ranks NC #50, up from #51 previously. Cue The Jefferson’s Theme here.
It’s worth noting that not all legislators agree with the approved budget. For her part, Rep. Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg County said the funding for public education was barely adequate, calling the one-time $750 increase an “insult” to veteran educators [1 minute 51 seconds]:
In the midst of the budget release, DPI released a report to the legislature about the latest teacher attrition data.
I’ve included a few highlights here in an infographic:
Teaching Speaks Volumes 
This is pretty crazy. They hide behind the starting salaries for our state, which does not show the whole picture. Maybe a shift next year…
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Reblogged this on Hey, Mrs. Winkler! and commented:
I am busy with school work and writing, so I reblog Erica Speaks and her terrific blog “Teaching Speaks Volumes.” This time she writes about the NC Budget. Sad.
As soon as I’m out from under this load, I want to write about what the new film “The Martian” means to me as an educator. Great film.
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