Shortages of teachers, infrastructure and technology workers will hamper schools' ability to provide the best education, facilities and tools to children, Superintendent Robert Taylor said Thursday.

Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says

Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor speaks to the League fo Women Voters of Wake County, April 18, 2024

Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

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FILE — A solar farm near Cholame, Calif., Aug. 18, 2016. The California Energy Commission is expected to approve changes to the building code on May 9, 2018, that will require solar panels on all new homes by 2020, putting the state even farther in the forefront in the use of solar power. (Andrew Burton/The New York Times)

Solar Power to Be Required for New Homes in California