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25 years after saving dozens of children at NYC daycare, Louisburg teacher still haunted by 9/11
Tara Jones, a Louisburg teacher, told WRAL News that she doesn't take teaching children for granted in her decades-long career; not in 2026, and not on September 11, 2001, when she was working at a daycare blocks away from the Twin Towers.
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New Willow Spring teacher shares letter from her high school teacher who inspired her career
Kimmie Tomczak has known since she was little that she wanted to teach. But her path was set when she met her ninth grade English teacher, Ms. Sheehan.
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Wake schools has more than 98% of teaching positions filled
The district has more vacancies than it did last year in instructional assistants, most of those in special education.
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Former Iredell County teachers accused of assaulting child with disabilities
One former teacher is accused of kicking and pushing the child, while another teacher allegedly bent his hand and wrist backward.
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Wake school board approves $17.6M in budget adjustments after lengthy debate
The $17.6 million in budget adjustments were needed to match locally funded teachers to the new state salary increases. When paychecks will go out
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Affordable housing for teachers? Wake leaders pitch school, public developments
Wake County government leaders want to build affordable housing for teachers, school employees and the general public next to five Wake County schools, though they said Wednesday they can't legally give school employees priority.
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‘Barely making it’: Who should raise Wake’s teacher pay?
Wake County pays its teachers less than school districts in nearby metropolitan areas of similar costs of living, WRAL reported Monday. Who’s more responsible for improving North Carolina’s — and Wake County’s — teacher pay ranking depends on whom you ask.
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Where are the teachers? New data shows full-time teacher shortages in the Triangle
Several districts around the Triangle said they are struggling to fill vacancies just two weeks before the start of the traditional school calendar.
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After new pay raises, Wake teachers will still make less than peers in other states
The data shows a gap simply too large to have been overcome by state lawmakers’ significant pay raises for teachers this year and any accompanying county boost.
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Wake schools stares down more budget cuts, needs to find $17.6M to pay teachers
The school board is scheduled to discuss the deficit during a work session Tuesday. The board could vote on making cuts as soon as Aug. 18, with the goal of paying out the raises in September paychecks.
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Duplin County teacher faces 20 charges including sex with a student and creating pornography
James Graves, 48, was charged Friday with 14 counts of sexual acts with a student, three counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, and three counts of third-degree sexual explotation of a minor.
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Stein says he’ll take action on state budget Tuesday
North Carolina lawmakers passed a new $34 billion state spending plan several days ago. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein must now decide whether to veto or approve the budget.
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NC lawmakers end long standoff, send $34B state budget to Stein
After more than a year fighting over state spending priorities, North Carolina lawmakers approved the biggest budget in state history. The $34 billion Republican-led plan now heads to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.
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New NC State, Wake schools program tries to boost teacher pipeline
A new program hopes to turn more instructional assistants into teachers, as schools say qualified teaching candidates are harder and harder to come by.
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Teacher of the Week: Sigridur 'Siggi' Mitchell
Sigridur Mitchell is WRAL's Teacher of the Week for the second time, reflecting her exceptional dedication to education. Originally recognized during the pandemic in the 2020-2021 school year, the Fuquay-Varina High School teacher's passion began at an early age when she would conduct classes with her toys.
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NC public schools are being forced to close, and more are on the chopping block. Here's why.
These tough decisions for school districts seem to be impacting everyone – from rural areas to suburban and urban areas. District leaders point to budget pressures, aging facilities and declining enrollment.
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Proposed teacher raises: How would NC stack up?
North Carolina hasn't kept up with both inflation or its neighbors in terms of teacher pay for years, at all levels of experience.
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How will NC lawmakers pay for state employee raises? Here’s what to watch
North Carolina’s legislative leaders say they’re still searching for ways to pay for state employee raises. Tax hikes for sports betting, state job cuts and the elimination of diversity programs are among the considerations.
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Teacher of the Week: Sarah Holt
WRAL's Teacher of the Week for May 13, 2026, is Sarah Holt, who said she can't imagine doing anything else but educating young minds in her 7th-grade classroom at Wake Forest Middle School.
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Teacher of the week: Kristie Dunn
Kristie Dunn of Wake Forest High School is a history teacher.
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Student behavior, facility conditions flagged in new survey of NC teachers
The results of new teacher and principal surveys suggests they're generally happy with their schools but work 50 or more hours every week. The teacher survey also raises questions around the behavior of students and the physical conditions of the schools.
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 restaurant deals & freebies
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2026, multiple restaurants are offering freebies and discounts May 4-8!
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Teacher rally: NC educators focus on funding, pay issues as thousands march in Raleigh
Teachers, education administrators and advocates for public schooling came out in the thousands in downtown Raleigh on Friday for one of several rallies across the country. It comes as several school districts in the area are facing budget cuts, staffing shortages and dwindling resources.
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'We're not being compensated fairly:' NC teacher struggles to raise six children
Stetson Glass, a 10th grade English teacher with a master’s degree, said he feels undervalued by the lack of master's pay.
