More than 100K North Carolina teachers raise concerns in statewide survey

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY-TV) — More than 100,000 North Carolina teachers responded to a statewide survey highlighting concerns about student behavior, long work hours and limited school resources.

The survey, conducted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, found many educators are satisfied with their schools overall, but some say increasing workloads and staffing shortages are creating challenges inside classrooms.

In New Hanover County, more than 1,700 teachers participated in the survey. Around half of respondents said the district is a good place to work and learn, while nearly 30% reported they do not have enough non-instructional planning time…

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