Back to school season in North Carolina is bringing forth many new challenges for educators, students, and parents. On top of shortages, school districts are
North Carolina’s traditional calendar schools are now back in session and many don’t have enough teachers or bus drivers to properly operate, all because Republicans in the legislature can’t do their job and agree on a state budget, Democratic lawmakers and school board members have said.
Amid back to school season, states across the country are facing a severe shortage of teachers and bus drivers. According to a report by USA TODAY , all 50 states have seen at least “one instance of a major school bus driver shortage” so far this year.
As back to school season is in full swing, many school districts are having to navigate without a budget, impacting school staff and educators across the state.
“The legislature finally comes back to pass legislation that discriminates, makes housing less safe, blocks FEMA disaster recovery funding, hurts the freedom to vote and damages our economy,” Gov. Roy Cooper said.
According to The News & Observer, over 30% of North Carolina students are chronically absent from school — nearly double the rate prior to the pandemic.
Source: The Assembly Orange County is the latest example of growing extremism in school boards across the country. A new school board composed mostly of
A new study by economists from N.C. A&T found that the university has a statewide economic impact of $2.4 billion. The effect is comparable to the creation and support of 17,337 jobs.
Outside far-right groups like Moms for Liberty and Pavement Education Project, have set up shop in school districts across the country, including in New Hanover.
According to one analysis, states that tried eschewing race-based admissions even prior to the Supreme Court ruling have not seen success in their diversity efforts.