A non-profit, non-partisan coalition of business leaders committed to improving North Carolina's education system through policy & advocacy. NCEdFacts.org
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9 Mar 2023
New from BEST NC! Teacher Pay in North Carolina: A Smart Investment in Student Achievement. Includes new analyses of how increased and transformed teacher salary structures can make North Carolina a national leader in teacher pay! bestnc.org/policybriefs/ #NCEd
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In NC, teachers of infants & toddlers are required to complete 1 course in early childhood education. NC Pre-K lead teachers must hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Source: NCDHHS, NC Pre-K Program #NCEd
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Jun 12
In November 2025, 54,761 children participated in NC's Subsidized Child Care Program, while 15,789 eligible children were on the waiting list, up from 4,125 the prior year. Source: NCGA Fiscal Research Division; NCDCDEE Expenditure Reports #NCEd
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Jun 10
NC Pre-K has served 350,000 children since 2001. Eligible families earn at or below 75% of the state median income. In 2024-25, 36% of NC counties met NIEER's enrollment target.
Source: NCDHHS; myFutureNC
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Jun 5
North Carolina Pre-K served 29,050 children in 2026, down from a peak of 30,872 in 2019 and still above the pandemic low of 21,005 in 2020.
Source: NCDHHS, Division of Child Development and Early Education
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Jun 4
NC child-care workers declined from 24,190 to 12,200 between 2014 and 2024, while preschool teachers grew from 9,080 to 16,820.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (2024)
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May 27
In 2024, 57% of North Carolina children ages 3–4 were not enrolled in school, higher than the 51% national average. #NCEd
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May 26
Visit bestnc.org/facts-matter/fact… to see this year's North Carolina Education Facts and Figures data! #NCEd
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May 21
Early childhood educators by occupation, 2014–2024:
• Child-care workers: 24,190 → 19,780 → 12,200
• Preschool teachers: 9,080 → 15,350 → 16,820
• Preschool/child-care center directors: 1,290 → 1,690 → 2,290
• Kindergarten teachers: 5,120 → 3,890 → 2,240
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May 18
NC's youngest residents (ages 0–4) are: 48% White, 19% Black, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two Races, 3% Asian, and 1% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Explore the full data: NCEdFacts.org #NCEd
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Apr 28
The 2026 edition of Facts and Figures is now available online! Check out the latest education data at ncedfacts.org!
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Apr 7
Be on the lookout for BEST NC's new edition of Facts & Figures this week! Updated data! #NCEd
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Mar 26
ExcelinEd in the field ➡️ Senior Policy Fellow Chrisy Hovanetz, Ph.D., presented at BEST NC's Education Innovation Lab Policymaker Session earlier this week! This event provides policymakers and advocates with an opportunity to take a deeper dive into actionable perspectives on the importance of assessment and accountability, evidence that accountability systems are critical for understanding the academic needs of students and the professional capacities of educators.
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Mar 24
Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for our annual Education Innovation Lab! This year's topic was Tailored Learning: Defining and Identifying Personalized Success for North Carolina's Students. Read more here: bestnc.org/ncedlab26-resourc…
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Mar 23
Thank you for joining us at our annual Education Innovation Lab today, Governor Stein! #NCEd
Mar 23
There is so much to do to implement ideas proven to improve public education. When we work together, we can open doors of opportunity for every child in North Carolina.
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Mar 17
From 2014–15 to 2023–24, school psychologist ratios shifted from 1:1,896 to 1:1,730, school nurse ratios from 1:1,112 to 1:834, and school counselor ratios from 1:372 to 1:317. #NCEd
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Mar 11
Take a look at the national and North Carolina-specific percentages of four-year-olds enrolled in state Pre-K programs. #NCEd
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Mar 10
Take a look at 2023-24 traditional public school enrollment in North Carolina vs UNC System enrollment in Fall 2023, by gender. #NCEd
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Mar 6
EVAAS scores of 0 represent the state average teacher. In 2023–24, teachers who remained in NC public schools ranged from -0.43 to 0.57, while those who departed ranged from -0.78 to 0.12, depending on years of experience. #NCEd
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In 2023, 71% of homeless students were doubled-up with another family, 19% stayed in hotels or motels, 7% were in shelters or transitional housing, and 4% were unsheltered. #NCEd
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In 2024–25, teacher compensation included an average $7,028 local supplement and $2,210 state supplement, plus a $8,095 state health insurance contribution and a 24.04% retirement contribution, with National Board certification adding 12% of salary.
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