RALEIGH, NC (September 21, 2026) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina has invited all candidates running for the North Carolina General Assembly to participate in a survey to gauge their stance on various education policy issues. The five questions posed in the questionnaire address key education policy issues that impact public schools across our state:
- In your view, what is the purpose and value of public education for North Carolina?
- Do you believe that the state is adequately funding our public schools? What changes, if any, would you propose related to funding for education in order to ensure that every child has the opportunity to receive a sound basic education?
- As a member of the North Carolina General Assembly, what policies would you champion in order to ensure that all students have access to a qualified, diverse, dedicated educator workforce?
- Do you support the recent expansion of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship voucher program? What accountability measures should private schools receiving public tax dollars be held to?
- What do you think the General Assembly should do to ensure schools are equipped to address student well-being and mental health needs?
To view candidate responses by county please visit ncforum.org/candidatesurvey.
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About the Public School Forum of North Carolina
Since our founding in 1985 as a nonpartisan “think and do tank,” the Public School Forum of North Carolina has been a champion of better schools and one of the most trusted sources in the state for research and analysis on vital education issues. In order to provide meaningful action on our state’s most important public education issues, we bring together leaders from business, education and government to study education issues, develop ideas, and ultimately inform and shape education policy. We do this through research, policy work, innovative programs, advocacy, and continuing education for educators and policymakers. Follow us on social media at @theNCForum and visit our website at http://www.ncforum.org
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