/tags/teacher-assistants Teacher Assistants en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Nov 2015 23:33:26 GMT /education/2015-11-05/watch-senator-berger-suggests-scrapping-teacher-assistants-schools-of-ed Republican Senate leader Phil Berger made blunt remarks about public school reform at a recent gathering held by Best NC, a business-backed education… Thu, 05 Nov 2015 23:33:26 GMT /education/2015-11-05/watch-senator-berger-suggests-scrapping-teacher-assistants-schools-of-ed Reema Khrais /education/2015-09-25/nc-schools-look-to-cover-teacher-salaries-after-budget-changes Many school districts in North Carolina are looking for ways to fund some of their teacher positions after changes in the state budget. Under the spending… Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:48:12 GMT /education/2015-09-25/nc-schools-look-to-cover-teacher-salaries-after-budget-changes Reema Khrais /education/2015-09-17/with-nc-budget-schools-can-no-longer-hire-teachers-with-ta-money This summer, North Carolina senators pushed a plan to cut thousands of teacher assistants. Educators from across the state rallied against the idea, and… Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:00:30 GMT /education/2015-09-17/with-nc-budget-schools-can-no-longer-hire-teachers-with-ta-money Reema Khrais /politics/2015-09-15/budget-would-fund-private-school-vouchers-teacher-raises-and-tas This summer, North Carolina lawmakers unveiled controversial education proposals - like ending funding for driver's education, and slashing money for… Wed, 16 Sep 2015 01:12:08 GMT /politics/2015-09-15/budget-would-fund-private-school-vouchers-teacher-raises-and-tas Jess Clark /show/the-state-of-things/2015-08-21/capitol-update-medicaid-and-budget-negotiations Republican leaders in the state house and senate have finally reached an agreement on at least part of the state budget. They have made a deal that sets… Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:35:29 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-08-21/capitol-update-medicaid-and-budget-negotiations Hady Mawajdeh, Laura Lee, Frank Stasio /politics/2015-08-21/capitol-update-medicaid-and-budget-negotiations Republican leaders in the state house and senate have finally reached an agreement on at least part of the state budget. They have made a deal that sets… Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:35:29 GMT /politics/2015-08-21/capitol-update-medicaid-and-budget-negotiations Hady Mawajdeh, Laura Lee, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2015-08-14/general-assembly-considers-caps-on-spending-and-income-tax The state Senate has passed a proposed constitutional amendment to limit income taxes and year-by-year spending increases.Supporters say it ensures… Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:16:32 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-08-14/general-assembly-considers-caps-on-spending-and-income-tax Frank Stasio, Will Michaels /politics/2015-08-14/general-assembly-considers-caps-on-spending-and-income-tax The state Senate has passed a proposed constitutional amendment to limit income taxes and year-by-year spending increases.Supporters say it ensures… Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:16:32 GMT /politics/2015-08-14/general-assembly-considers-caps-on-spending-and-income-tax Frank Stasio, Will Michaels /politics/2015-08-13/gov-mccrory-says-schools-should-have-more-flexibility-over-teacher-assistants School leaders, not the state, should decide if they want to hire teachers or teacher assistants, according to Governor Pat McCrory.In their budget… Thu, 13 Aug 2015 20:56:51 GMT /politics/2015-08-13/gov-mccrory-says-schools-should-have-more-flexibility-over-teacher-assistants Reema Khrais /show/the-state-of-things/2015-07-22/teacher-assistant-jobs-in-jeopardy Teacher assistant positions in North Carolina have been cut steadily in recent years. And the North Carolina Senate's proposed budget eliminates funding… Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:19:13 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-07-22/teacher-assistant-jobs-in-jeopardy Will Michaels, Frank Stasio