Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

North Carolina has always been known as a state that values public education. However, since taking control of the General Assembly, the Republicans in Raleigh have repeatedly chosen to cut taxes for those at the top rather than investing in our public schools. North Carolina now ranks 43rd in the nation in per pupil spending, more than $3000 below the national average. Right-wing politicians talk about "school choice" as they repeatedly underfund our public schools, driving families to private and charter schools. Real choice means fully funding our public schools so that they are the first, best option for North Carolina's families. It is time to stop cutting and start investing in our public schools, in our children, and in our future.

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