The North Carolina House is set to debate significant bills that could transform the structure of public education, including changes to class sizes and school calendars. Proposed legislation would eliminate existing restrictions on class sizes for kindergarten through third grade, raising concerns about the potential impact on student learning.
In addition to class size modifications, lawmakers will discuss removing regulations on when the school year can start and end, offering local boards greater flexibility. With changes like allowing up to half of the teaching staff to be unlicensed, the outcome of these discussions could reshape the educational landscape in North Carolina, igniting concerns among educators and parents alike.
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