Several thousand teachers and allies rallied for higher pay, more school funding on Halifax Mall in Raleigh, May 1, 2026. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline)
‘Do your jobs!’: Teachers, allies flood into Raleigh with message for state leaders
by Brandon Kingdollar, Clayton Henkel and Laura Leslie, NC NewslineMay 1, 2026
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Thousands of educators, advocates and allies converged on Raleigh Friday, demanding higher pay for teachers, more state support per student, more childcare funding, and more funding for special education…