By: Elizabeth DeKonty, Director, NC Resilience and Learning Project “I struggle the most with worry about my students. I worry about how they are doing, if they are getting their […]
Education Matters-Social Emotional Learning During Covid-19
While students are staying home, Social Emotional Learning is especially important now more than ever. Today we look at the mental health needs that many kids may be facing at […]
Education Matters-Connecting Kids to Learning During Covid-19
North Carolina’s public schools have now been closed for two weeks due to the Coronavirus outbreak, and this week governor Cooper announced that they will continue to be closed until […]
Education Matters-North Carolina’s Education Leaders Respond to the Impacts of Coronavirus
“Expanding Educational Opportunity in North Carolina” is the title of the just released report and action plan from the Public School Forum of North Carolina and the topic of this […]
February 2020 School of the Month
P.W. Moore Does More: Growing Resilient Students By: Elizabeth DeKonty, Director, NC Resilience and Learning Project In the far northeast corner of the state, there are a number of districts […]
Education Matters-Connecting Student Data Systems to Improve Educational Outcomes
In an era when our ability to collect data is better than ever, policymakers believe it’s critical that to improve our students’ academic success, we must leverage that data in […]
Sixth Annual Eggs & Issues Features Leandro & How to Ensure All NC Children Receive a Sound Basic Education
The Public School Forum’s annual Eggs and Issues event included a live taping of the Forum’s weekly television show, Education Matters. We were joined by four panelists who discussed this […]
Education Matters Eggs and Issues event and the Leandro Decision
Education Matters takes a trip to Eggs and Issues and discusses the Leandro Decision with some amazing guests! Guests include: Ann McColl, Co-Founder and President of The Innovation Project Thomas […]
2020 Local School Finance Study
RALEIGH, NC (February 18, 2020) – A study released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina once again illustrates a chronic and growing gap in local funding for […]
Education Matters-Digital Citizenship and State Superintendent Series Wrap Up
Today we will dive into digital citizenship and what schools are doing to promote safe and responsible use of the internet with Assistant Superintendent of Edgecombe County, Abbey Futrell. But […]
Education Matters-Keeping Our Students Safe
Anonymous reporting, safety apps, school resource officers. Do you know how your children are staying safe while in school? Today we continue our series looking at how to make our […]
Education Matters – 2020 State Superintendent Candidate Interviews
This year, North Carolinians will elect a new State Superintendent of Public Instruction, as the current State Superintendent, Mark Johnson, has announced he will run for Lieutenant Governor. Today we […]
Education Matters: Making our Students and Schools Safer
Research tells us our schools can be safer places when we cultivate healthy environments in which our students feel they are able to address bullying and the potential for violence […]
Call for Nominations and Applications: President/Executive Director – Public School Forum of NC
The Public School Forum of North Carolina is conducting an active search for our next President/Executive Director. This Raleigh based role is designed to lead the organization as we execute […]
2019: A Recap of The Year in NC Education
From the controversy around reading assessment tools to the release of a court-ordered report on school funding, 2019 has been quite the busy year for education in North Carolina. Today […]
Education Matters – Improving Teacher Diversity in North Carolina
Improving Teacher Diversity in North Carolina Research says students experience significant academic and emotional benefits from having teachers of color, yet in North Carolina the educator workforce comprises a disproportionately […]
A State at Risk: Critical Investments in North Carolina’s Public Schools Are Urgently Needed to Ensure Each Child Receives a Sound Basic Education
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 11, 2019) — As North Carolina has reduced its commitment over the past decade to fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide each and every child a sound […]
Education Matters – Addressing the Teacher Pay Stalemate
Addressing the Teacher Pay Stalemate Lawmakers recently adjourned their legislative session without reaching a compromise with Governor Cooper on teacher salaries, leaving educators to head into the holidays without pay […]
Fair and Equitable Funding for All of North Carolina’s Schools
Fair and Equitable Funding for All of North Carolina’s Schools Nearly a quarter century after a state Supreme Court ruling known as Leandro reaffirmed North Carolina’s constitutional duty to ensure […]
Marisa Bryant Joins Public School Forum of North Carolina As Director of Development
RALEIGH, NC (November 13, 2019) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to welcome Marisa Bryant as its new Director of Development. This is a new role […]
Addressing Racial Equity in North Carolina’s Schools
Last month, the Public School Forum of North Carolina, along with the Samuel Dubois Cook Center on Social Equity and the Policy Bridge at the Sanford School of Public Policy […]
Addressing the Unique Rural Education Strengths and Challenges in North Carolina
Topic: Addressing the Unique Rural Education Strengths and Challenges in North Carolina Did you know that North Carolina is home to 568,000 rural students, the second largest rural student population […]
Public School Forum of NC Launches Study Group XVII
Efforts Will Target the Unique Education Challenges Facing Rural North Carolina’s Students RALEIGH, NC (October 30, 2019) – Stakeholders representing business, education, government, academia and the non-profit community gathered at […]
Public School Forum of NC Announces the Dr. Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity
Photo Credit: Les Todd RALEIGH, NC (October 29, 2019) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is excited to announce the establishment of the Dr. Dudley Flood Center for […]