June Atkinson Coverage

Fact check: Ad says McCrory appointees 'mandated' textbooks pushing critical race theory

A conservative education group is attacking Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pat McCrory, claiming that while McCrory was North Carolina's governor, he orchestrated the teaching of critical race theory in the state's classrooms. PolitiFact checks the School Freedom Fund's ad.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Bill would give more power to new NC superintendent, reduce role of education board

A bill lawmakers are considering Thursday would give more power to the incoming Republican state superintendent and reduce the role of the State Board of Education in some major decisions affecting the Department of Public Instruction.

Kelly Hinchcliffe

Council of State races outlined

Tuesday's results include a 2012 rematch for the lieutenant governor and dueling incumbent senators for attorney general.

Laura Leslie

Berger vs. Atkinson, Round 3

A memo Thursday from the state Office of Budget and Management sides with Senate leaders, saying that educators are diverting money meant for reading programs.

Mark Binker

Lawmakers challenge Atkinson on reading money

Confronted by senators on spending, Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson points to correspondence showing the state Department of Public Instruction made budget cuts and is sending literacy money to school districts.

Mark Binker

Misusing or misunderstanding? Berger, Atkinson spar over literacy funding

Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger says state education officials are misusing money meant for literacy programs. State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson calls Berger's statement a misunderstanding.

Mark Binker

Berger, Atkinson at odds over reading requirements

State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson says one test should not determine a student's ability to advance. State Sen. Phil Berger says Atkinson is essentially calling for a return to social promotion.

Lawmakers grill schools chief over reading tests

State Schools Superintendent June Atkinson spent Tuesday morning fielding questions and complaints from an oversight panel about the state's new 3rd grade reading test.

McCrory pledges to address teacher concerns

Gov. Pat McCrory is pledging to address teachers' issues 'head on.'

Laura Leslie and Julia Sims

Atkinson: Exempt teachers from income tax

Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson asked lawmakers Monday to increase North Carolina's competitiveness in teacher pay and recruitment by exempting public school teachers from having to pay any personal state income taxes.

Matthew Burns

Passions high around school voucher bill

The House Education Committee did not vote Tuesday on a bill that would use taxpayer money to send children to private schools. Instead, they let the public -- those in favor and against -- have their say.

Mark Binker

Atkinson concerned by Senate school grading plan

State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson said Thursday that legislation moving forward in the Senate that would assign letter grades to each North Carolina public school would provide a misleading picture of their annual performance.

Julia Sims and Matthew Burns

Educators, others skeptical of proposed budget

Education advocates, state employees and advocates for the poor expressed concern Wednesday for various provisions in Gov. Pat McCrory's $20.6 billion spending proposal for the coming year.

Matthew Burns and Bruce Mildwurf

McCrory's bid to shift lottery funds no game-changer for schools

Gov. Pat McCrory's call to change how state lottery money is allocated won't have a measurable impact on North Carolina schools, observers said Wednesday.

Cullen Browder and Matthew Burns

Raleigh festivities mark McCrory inauguration

A week after he was sworn in to office in a private ceremony, Gov. Pat McCrory took a public oath of office Saturday morning in North Carolina's traditional inauguration ceremonies.

McCrory calls on NC government to partner with Main Street

A week after he was sworn in to office in a private ceremony, Gov. Pat McCrory took a public oath of office Saturday morning in North Carolina's traditional inauguration ceremonies.

Matthew Burns and Bruce Mildwurf