NC Teachers In Action

25/04/2026

Imagine working 15, 20 years and never hitting $60,000. And even better - imagine working 25+ years and only making 5k more than a new teacher.

Also, we still don’t even have a 25-26 salary schedule because we are the ONLY state in the country without a budget from LAST YEAR.

Even more insane, you should look up what other teachers in the southeast make as they hit 15, 20, or 25 years. We make literal scraps here.

In no other profession would this be acceptable. 😡

03/04/2026

Yesterday’s decision by the North Carolina Supreme Court to close the Leandro case without ensuring full funding is devastating. The grief educators, families, and communities feel right now is real—and it deserves to be acknowledged. Take time to process it. Take care of yourself. This matters because our students matter.

For decades, Leandro affirmed every child’s constitutional right to a sound, basic education. Yesterday’s ruling makes clear that while that right still exists, its fulfillment now rests with the General Assembly. And when those in power fail to act, it is our students—especially in underfunded communities—who carry the burden.

But as educators, we do not stay silent.

Every day, we teach. We inform. We connect. We communicate. This decision can either break us—or it can fuel us. The fight for our students is not over. It is simply changing.

With political shifts ahead and more difficult decisions likely, one thing is certain: our voices are stronger than ever. And now, more than ever, they matter.

Our communities need the truth. They need to understand what this decision means for their children, their schools, and their future. And they need to use their voices.

As we move toward November, we must do what we do best—educate, organize, and advocate. Not just in our classrooms, but in our communities.

We can grieve. And we will.

But we will also rise, speak, and act—because our students are worth it.

04/03/2026

Locations list in our website.
www.ncteachersinaction.org

04/03/2026

Yesterday, we saw something shift in North Carolina.

Voters showed up. They paid attention. And in one of the most closely watched races in our state, just two votes may have changed the direction of power in the General Assembly. Two people who could have stayed home — but didn’t.

That’s the lesson.

When communities speak, change happens.

For over 240 days, North Carolina has gone without a state budget — the only state in the country still waiting. Meanwhile, our public schools operate with some of the worst per-pupil funding in the nation. Educators stretch every dollar. Students feel the gaps. Schools carry the weight.

This moment gives us hope. But hope alone doesn’t fund classrooms.

If two votes can shake the balance of power, imagine what thousands of voices can do.

On Saturday, March 7, we stand together — not just to rally, but to insist: pass a budget. Fully fund public education. Invest in our students. Respect our educators.

The tide may be turning — but only if we keep pushing.

Join us. Bring your voice.

04/03/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NC Teachers in Action Call for Immediate Passage of a Fully Funded State Budget

North Carolina educators and community members are mobilizing this Saturday, March 7, as momentum builds across the state following a series of highly watched primary elections that signaled growing voter demand for accountability and change.

In one of the closest races in recent memory, just two votes may determine the outcome of a key General Assembly seat. That razor-thin margin underscores a powerful truth: every voice matters. When communities show up, leadership shifts.

At the same time, North Carolina remains more than 240 days without a state budget — the only state in the nation still operating without one. Public schools, students, and educators continue to bear the consequences. Districts are forced to delay critical decisions, stretch limited resources, and navigate ongoing uncertainty, while North Carolina ranks near the bottom nationally in per-pupil funding.

“This moment shows that North Carolinians are paying attention,” said Jennilee Lloyd with NC Teachers in Action. “But elections alone will not solve the challenges facing our public schools. We are calling on lawmakers to immediately pass a comprehensive budget that fully funds public education, supports students, and respects educators.”

Saturday’s demonstration is intended not only as a protest, but as a call to action for communities across the state. Organizers are urging parents, educators, students, and community members to stand together and demand that public education be treated as the priority it is.

If two votes can alter the balance of power, thousands of voices can ensure that lawmakers act.

Event Details:
NC Teachers in Action Rallies
Saturday, March 7
Times vary across the state - See the link in the comments for locations and times

For more information or to join, go to

Legislators still haven't passed a budget, teacher pay remains below a livable wage, veteran teachers (15-24 years) are stuck on a frozen pay scale, and educators have lost longevity pay and master's pay. Retirement health benefits for educators hired after 2020 are gone.

03/03/2026

What NC county are you voting in today?

26/02/2026

Iredell Stateville now has a protest location for March! 👏👏

23/02/2026

11/02/2026

We’re building local connections across NC — one district at a time.

If today’s graphic includes your district, drop a comment below and say hi.

Community matters. Public schools matter.

10/02/2026

Today’s NC district roll call 👇

From one of the districts listed? Comment below so folks near you can find you.

Educators, families, and supporters welcome. 💙