A look at the drama and issues facing education at CMS and the state level
From Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins by WFAE
May 5, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges facing education in North Carolina, including teacher pay and recent actions by the CMS board.
On the next Charlotte Talks, educators are facing a tough time. North Carolina dropped three spots to 46th in the nation for teacher pay this year, and teachers from across the state marched in Raleigh last week for higher pay. Also, last week, the CMS board rejected the superintendent’s budget, then met for three hours on Saturday before closing the meeting to discuss personnel matters.
People in this episode
Host: Mike Collins
Topics covered
- education
- teacher pay
- CMS board
- North Carolina
- superintendent budget
- march for higher pay
Keywords
- education
- teacher pay
- CMS
- North Carolina
- budget
- march
- superintendent
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CMS
Places: North Carolina, Raleigh
More episodes of Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
- Local News Roundup: City Council presses pause on new data centers; DeCarlos Brown deemed incompetent, again; Carolina Hurricanes press forward in Stanley Cup Final · June 12, 2026 · 50 min
- New report details the challenges facing low-income families in North Carolina · June 11, 2026 · 50 min
- The Origins of American Radio with author Kevin Duffus · June 10, 2026 · 50 min
- Highways, buses or rail lines? The latest in Charlotte transit · June 9, 2026 · 50 min
- History and Legacy of Black Family Reunions · June 8, 2026 · 50 min
- Local News Roundup: Apply now to be mayor; lawmakers push back on local tourism tax use; Hurricanes battle in the Stanley Cup Final · June 5, 2026 · 50 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins podcast page.