Tens of thousands of North Carolina teachers flooded Raleigh in May to demand higher pay. But many of the teachers who marched also voiced a desire for more public school funding.
瓜神app education policy reporter took a deep dive into how funds are distributed in school systems around the state. She who would like to see more flexibility in how they can spend money on student and classroom needs.
Host Frank Stasio speaks with Schlemmer about and North Carolina鈥檚 rankings of 41st in the nation for per-pupil spending, and 39th in teacher pay. Schlemmer also discusses a legislative task force that is looking to change the way the state funds public schools.
