Teacher Attendance Remains Normal Despite Walkout Calls
A social media post urging teachers to walk out in protest of stagnant wages did not lead to a significant disruption, according to school officials in Durham and Guilford counties.
Initial Concerns and Precautions
School districts statewide were worried about possible teacher shortages after an anonymous online message spread, encouraging teachers to miss work on Friday and the following Monday. Some schools notified parents on Thursday about the potential impact.
“While students may have a different teacher or classroom location for the day, learning will continue as planned,” said an email from North Garner Middle School sent Thursday night.
Actual Impact on Attendance
However, administrators in Durham and Guilford counties reported no noticeable rise in teacher absences by Friday morning.
Reasons Behind the Protest
The protest was prompted by the lack of a state budget, which forced schools to maintain last year’s funding levels. Without funds for regular raises, teacher salaries have remained flat.
Union Response
None of North Carolina’s major teacher unions claimed responsibility for the social media post. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators (CMAE) urged its members not to join the walkout.
"CMAE does not endorse and will not participate in the anonymously organized social media campaign encouraging educators to call out on Nov. 7 and 10,” the union stated Thursday. “Our power as educators comes from unity, strategy, and collective action—not isolated walkouts."Would you like the summary to be more formal or conversational?