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So much discussion in legislature ... here's what I believe to be the truth at this point:

- The NC Senate wanted to give "an average of 4&37; more" to all teachers (And why not? They certainly fooled the public well with that "average of 7&37; raise" a few years ago), but they planned to give most of it to the newest teachers, while teachers with 25+ years would receive nothing.

- The NC House wanted to be more equal by giving 2&37; to all state employees (not just teachers).

- Republicans wanted to give a flat 2&37; to every teacher. Harry Onslow (R, lead budget writer) commented that they want to "make teaching attractive again".

- Nationally, the average teacher earns &37;57,379, but the legislature doesn't seem to be interested in that.

After their deliberations and negotiations, it appears that this is what's happening:

0-4 years experience Was 33,000, now 35,000 ... a 6....See More


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