North Carolina Democrats Propose Funding Increase for Teacher Support Program

The Impact of the NC New Teacher Support Program

In the 2022-23 school year, beginning teachers, defined as those with less than three years of experience, constituted about 11% of North Carolina's teaching workforce but represented nearly 15% of those who chose to leave the field. The NC NTSP currently supports 1,200 new educators and boasts an impressive 94% retention rate, which is benefiting approximately 40,000 students, according to Dr. Elizabeth Hodges, the program director.