Students from across North Carolina met face to face with state lawmakers on Tuesday, urging them to make greater investments in public education and listen to their experiences.
Dozens of students gathered at the state legislature, advocating for increased funding in areas such as mental health resources, transportation and teacher pay. They also called on lawmakers to pass a budget that prioritizes public education.
“I wanted to speak out because I definitely feel like I don’t speak my mind a lot,” said Estephany Gomez Antonio of Wilson…