North Carolina School Boards Association launches statewide campaign to support public education

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina School Boards Association recently launched a statewide ad campaign to build support for public schools, the organization said in a news release.

The campaign, titled “Public Education Does the Public Good,” uses social media and billboard ads to spread NCSBA’s message that “healthy, well-funded public schools are good for everyone, not just those who attend them, because a well-educated populace enjoys economic success, freedom, democracy and sound government.”

“Thriving public schools uplift society as a whole, no matter what type of education fits your family’s needs,” said Jennifer Thompson, president of NCSBA’s board of directors. “Public education was a cornerstone of the foundation of America for many reasons. Everyone benefits from a strong public school system. We all need to support our public schools.”

NCSBA says the campaign notes the state’s low teacher pay, but it is not aimed at specific legislation or policy choices.

“It’s designed to remind everyone that healthy public schools make North Carolina stronger, more competitive and more prosperous for each and every one of us,” the release says.

Learn more about the campaign at NCSBA’s website.

Watch the campaign video on YouTube.