A “Property Tax Levy Limit” amendment could end master’s degree pay for teachers. Counties won’t be able to raise the funds our schools need. Protect quality education, VOTE NO!
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@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgA “Property Tax Levy Limit” amendment could end master’s degree pay for teachers. Counties won’t be able to raise the funds our schools need. Protect quality education, VOTE NO!
@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgNEW article from New York Times (via educational researchers) tells us what everyone already knows. PRIVATE SCHOOL VOUCHERS are COSTLY and NOT EFFECTIVE for improving student achievement.
https://ow.ly/r7Ob50ZThmF
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@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgCheck out our latest report - NC School Vouchers: Using Tax Dollars to Discriminate Against Students & Families. It examines admissions policies of voucher-accepting private schools and documents discriminatory policies. Get it here: https://ow.ly/UrA850ZTeHa
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@pierce4nchouse.bsky.social@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgThis is a terrific campaign! We can all get behind the goal of reading more books!
https://www.wral.com/news/local/nc-launches-10-million-books-campaign-september-2026/
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@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgPrivate schools are taking full advantage of their new source of taxpayer funding through the voucher program. Many are raising tuition, building new facilities, and expanding services - all in the cover of darkness with no accountability light at all. #nced #ncpublicschools
@keunghui.bsky.socialWhy Wake County plans to require principals to allow teacher unions on school campuses. NC law requires equal access for employee groups so all or none can come. School board will require access because some principals are not allowing any. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced #wcpss
@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgSchool counselors empower students to manage emotions, build resilience, and boost self-esteem, helping every child thrive! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation
@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgBe a public education voter. Meet your candidates and ask them about their policies!
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@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgWho benefits from the constitutional amendment limiting property tax revenue? Wealthy businesses - NOT typical homeowners! A 1 cent reduction saves Duke Energy $3.2 Million and the typical NC homeowner just $33.30. Vote AGAINST! Learn more here:
https://ow.ly/OuaA50ZSUHC
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@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgGet your sample ballot now and get ready to vote for pro public education candidates! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation
@keunghui.bsky.socialFormer Chapel Hill High School teacher pleads guilty to sex with student, sent to prison. David Orion Bennett sentenced to 9 to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to 6 felony charges that included indecent liberties. (Via @tammygrubb.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #nced
@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgThe tax cut amendments are a scam. They will hurt PUBLIC services & will enrich wealthy corps (Duke Energy!) and individuals. Average folks gain about $80/yr, which will be lost to higher sales taxes, etc.
https://ncbudget.org/tax-cuts-hurt-public-schools-in-north-carolina/
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@keunghui.bsky.socialFederal court will hear if Wake County schools wrongly suspended GOP candidate from job. Scott Lassiter accuses Wake of forcing him out as an assistant principal in 2024 for political reasons. The case was moved to federal court. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced #wcpss
@pierce4nchouse.bsky.social@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgFamilies making more than $270,000/yr. qualify to get a voucher of more than $3,400/student for private school tuition while public schools are facing broken HVAC systems! This taxpayer giveaway is WRONG. PUBLIC dollars belong in PUBLIC schools. #nced #ncpublicschools
@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgSchool nurses do more than care for students, they connect families to vital health resources. Their work keeps our schools and communities healthier every day! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation
@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgEarly voting starts on October 15, so make sure to check your sample ballot to see all of the races. There are a lot!
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@publicschoolsfirstnc.orgWealthy businesses - NOT typical homeowners - benefit from a constitutional amend limiting property tax revenue. A 1 cent reduction saves Duke Energy $3.2 Million & a typical Wake homeowner just $33.30. Vote AGAINST! Learn more here:
https://ow.ly/zMcK50ZSnUt
#nced #ncpublicschools Carolina Forward
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