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Billy Ball Explains NC: Leandro and why NC schools still aren’t equal

January 13, 2026

In the new Billy Ball Explains NC, we take on the Leandro case, a lawsuit over education equality that’s still unresolved 31 years after it was filed. There are more than a billion dollars at stake for public schools.

Billy Ball Explains NC: Leandro and why NC schools still aren’t equal

Students, advocates condemn delays in NC’s Leandro case

February 2, 2026

Education advocates, parents and teachers braved the cold Thursday as they urged the North Carolina Supreme Court to enforce its Leandro ruling and release about $1.7 billion for public schools, saying delays are hurting students statewide.

Students, advocates condemn delays in NC’s Leandro case

‘I feel robbed’: Veteran NC teachers buckle under medical bills

December 22, 2025

As the NC State Health Plan faces a $507 million deficit, veteran NC teachers say shrinking benefits and rising out-of-pocket costs are driving them out of the classroom.

‘I feel robbed’: Veteran NC teachers buckle under medical bills

North Carolina teachers share what they really want for Teacher Appreciation Week

April 29, 2026

Jot down these things that teachers in NC want on your Teacher Appreciation Week shopping list.

North Carolina teachers share what they really want for Teacher Appreciation Week

NC House boosts private school vouchers in override of Gov. Stein’s veto

May 20, 2026

Two former Democrats voted with Republicans to help provide federal tax credits to anyone donating to private school scholarship funds.

NC House boosts private school vouchers in override of Gov. Stein’s veto

‘Doing it with less’: More NC children than ever need free meals this summer

July 10, 2026

A Raleigh summer meals site that once relied on SNAP-Ed funding is now “doing it with less,” even as families face a growing summer hunger gap. With Congresswoman Ross’ visit, she and the site highlight how important nutrition education and access are for NC children.

‘Doing it with less’: More NC children than ever need free meals this summer

Stein signs $34B North Carolina budget with pay raises, lower taxes

July 8, 2026

Gov. Josh Stein signed a historic $34-billion North Carolina budget Tuesday, enacting North Carolina’s first comprehensive spending plan since 2023.

Stein signs $34B North Carolina budget with pay raises, lower taxes

2024 election is a battle for the ‘soul of public education’ Mo Green says

July 31, 2024

Green, the Democratic nominee to lead NC’s public schools, is in a race against Republican Michele Morrow, who has called public schools ‘indoctrination centers’ and advocated for the public execution of Barack Obama and other Democrats. When Mo Green took over as superintendent of Guilford County public schools in 2008, there was lots of work…

2024 election is a battle for the ‘soul of public education’ Mo Green says

16 NC spots where kids eat free

May 1, 2026

Plus: A sea of red in Raleigh as educators march. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. The big news, today, is the thousands of educators marching in Raleigh. The underlying tension is teacher pay. In North Carolina, we have some of the most poorly paid educators in America. But it’s also about overall public…

Stillbirths are (still) affecting NC. A Murdock bill aims to change that

May 28, 2026

NC loses an average of 723 babies to stillbirth every year. Sen. Natalie Murdock’s bill would fund new counseling, training and outreach that advocates say could save roughly hundreds of those babies annually.

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