North Carolina Democrats Propose Funding Increase for Teacher Support Program

Challenges Facing New Teachers

New teachers in North Carolina are expressing concerns over teacher attrition rates, particularly those in their first few years. Christina Butler, a first grade teacher from Wilkes County, nearly left the profession early in her career. Thanks to the support provided by the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP), she decided to remain in teaching. “If you go into teaching, you know it’s not about the money, it’s about the kids,” Butler said, reflecting on her experience.