RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Bev Perdue will address a rally of educators, teachers and other concerned citizens about her education priorities as state budget negotiations proceed in the General Assembly on Wednesday.

The Raleigh event will kick off a statewide series of rallies scheduled for the coming week in Greensboro, Charlotte, Asheville and Greenville. More locations may be added in the coming days.

The first rally will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday on the Old Capitol Building steps.