Teachers Protest Special Ed Cuts in Wake County

0:00Local headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to Durham News Today. Teachers in Wake County, North Carolina walked out Thursday morning to protest possible cuts to special education funding. District leaders say tough budget choices lie ahead as they finalize next year's spending plan. Educators want more investment in special aid programs instead of reductions. Superintendent Robert Taylor shared his budget preview on Tuesday. Only warned that without a state funding plan, the district faces big financial gaps. Cutting special education remains on the table to balance the books. Hundreds of teachers gathered outside in Lowe High School in Raleigh just after sunrise. They urged leaders to protect those programs for students who need them most. Another group planned to walk out in Fuqua, Verina at 8.30 a.m. These protests highlight growing worries over how budget shortfalls could hurt vulnerable kids. Parents and staff fear long-term impacts on learning support across the county schools. District officials will release detailed cut proposals on April 7.

1:03For now, the pushback from educators shows no signs of slowing as talks continue. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. Some chase piece. I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com