Stein touts historic teacher pay raises as NC students return to school

The spending plan includes more funding for North Carolina’s Principal Recruitment Supplement Program.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 568

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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As North Carolina students and teachers head back to school, Gov. Josh Stein highlighted the state’s commitment to education during a Thursday press conference.

North Carolina’s 2026 budget delivers the largest average teacher pay raise for the state in 20 years, Stein said, and the largest increase in starting teacher pay in about 50 years.

Stein said the budget strengthens public schools by investing in teacher recruitment and retention through apprenticeships and professional development. …

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