# A look at the drama and issues facing education at CMS and the state level

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-05-05T15:10:15+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-05-04/a-look-at-the-drama-and-issues-facing-education-at-cms-and-the-state-level
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## Resource

On the next Charlotte Talks, educators are facing a tough time. North Carolina dropped three spots to 46th in the nation for teacher pay this year, and teachers from across the state marched in Raleigh last week for higher pay. Also, last week, the CMS board rejected the superintendent’s budget, then met for three hours on Saturday before closing the meeting to discuss personnel matters.

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