Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A question from Pearson’s practice test for the North Carolina licensure exam for elementary ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Legislation in the NC House would rrequire people applying for a teaching license to be fingerprinted and receive a criminal ...

North Carolina’s public schools have fewer vacant teaching positions this school year, but more students are being taught by people who don’t have teaching degrees. New figures released Thursday by ...

A teacher at Mint Hill Elementary works with a student. The state Board of Education is weighing new rules that would make it easier for out-of-state teachers to get licenses in North Carolina. The ...

North Carolina lawmakers are considering adding an extra layer of scrutiny for teachers. A new bill would require a criminal background check as part of getting a teaching license. North Carolina ...

File photo of a teacher at Aycock Elementary in Vance County. The State Board of Education heard a major update on teacher turnover this week. The annual "state of the teaching profession report" ...

House Bill 775 mandates criminal checks for public school job applicants. Teaching license applicants must submit fingerprints for state review. Applicants may bear background check costs; private ...