News-Argus/GREG SOUSA

Gov. Bev Perdue speaks with reporters during an education rally at South Central High School in Winterville Monday, June 22, 2009.

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News-Argus/GREG SOUSA

Gov. Beverly Perdue waves to a line of demonstrators as she exits South Central High School in Winterville, N.C. after speaking to educators, teachers and other concerned citizens during an education rally on Monday, June 22, 2009.

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A line of protesters stands outside South Central High School in Winterville while Gov. Bev Perdue speaks to educators, teachers and other concerned citizens on Monday, June 22, 2009.