WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Thousands of teachers across North Carolina are expected to gather in Raleigh on Friday for a “Kids Over Corporations” walkout organized by the North Carolina Association of Educators, calling for increased funding for public schools and higher pay for educators.
Leaders with the organization outlined their concerns during a press conference Monday, citing compensation and retention challenges across the state.
The group reported North Carolina ranks 46th in the nation for teacher compensation. According to the association, the average teacher salary in the state is just under $60,000, compared with a national average of more than $76,500 — a gap of roughly $16,000…