A Weekly Look at the Real Stories and Real People in Education Across North Carolina
Education Matters aims to provide the public with real facts about the state of public education in North Carolina. The weekly television show explores everything from the history of public education to the impact of legislation and policy decisions on our public schools.
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Education Matters EP 273: Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2026
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Education Matters EP 272: Eggs & Issues 2026 Pt. 2 - Policymakers on Education Funding
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Education Matters EP 271: Eggs & Issues 2026 Pt. 1 – Measuring Progress on the Top Issues
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Education Matters Ep 270: The Impact of Student Voices
How to Watch Education Matters
- Anytime on YouTube
- Anytime on WRAL online
- Saturday at 5:30 AM & 7:30 PM, WRAL-TV (Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville)
- Sunday at 8:00 AM, FOX 50 (Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville)
- Sunday at 6:30 AM and Wednesday at 9:30 AM, UNC-TV’s North Carolina Channel (Statewide).
You can now also listen to Education Matters as a podcast on most major platforms.
Become a Show Sponsor
Education Matters is hosted by the Public School Forum of NC. The 30-minute program will air about 40 times each year on:
- WRAL-TV
- UNC-TV’s NC Channel
- FOX 50
On each episode of Education Matters, there are two types of sponsorship opportunities – commercials and in-show segment sponsorships. As commitments are received, sponsors and spots will be added to the show schedule. Every effort will be made to accommodate air date preferences. Organizations may choose to sponsor only Education Matters or create a tailored package of Education Matters ads combined with event sponsorships. For more information, visit ncforum.org/partners.