We talk with a panel of parents whose children are participating in afterschool programs statewide. Parents share their perspectives regarding the current needs of their children and their view of […]
The Final Word: The Importance of Afterschool Programming
In 2020, the Afterschool Alliance released the 4th edition of the America After 3pm Report. In the report, North Carolina ranked #6 overall nationally for providing opportunities for children to […]
Education Matters ep. 189 A Conversation with Superintendents
This week we hear from superintendents across the state about what the biggest challenges and opportunities our schools and students face this year. Guests: Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent, Chatham County […]
Education Matters ep. 188 Leandro Update: Historic Investments in our Public Schools are Needed Now
Today, we will be discussing foundational issues in education in NC through the lens of the 25 year Leandro court case. You may wonder why Leandro is important for your […]
The Final Word: Historic Investments in our Public Schools are Needed Now
By Mary Ann Wolf You may wonder why Leandro is important for your family or community or our state? If we want to have a thriving economy that attracts businesses, […]
Education Matters ep. 187 A Conversation with Superintendents
This week we hear from superintendents across the state about the biggest challenges and opportunities our schools and students face this year. Guests: Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent, Chatham County Schools […]
The Final Word: Why should Leandro be important to you?
by Mary Ann Wolf Our superintendents lead schools with a deep understanding of what our kids need to be successful in school and in life beyond the classroom. On Education […]
Education Matters ep. 186 A Discussion with North Carolina’s Regional Teachers of the Year
Today we are continuing a series with the North Carolina Regional Teachers of the Year to learn more about what is happening in classrooms across the state this school year. […]
The Final Word: Investing in North Carolina’s public school students, our communities, and our economy
by Mary Ann Wolf Twenty-seven years ago, some of North Carolina’s most poverty stricken school districts came together to do something about the educational conditions of their children. Together with […]
The Final Word: Attracting and encouraging NC’s best and brightest to become educators
by Mary Ann Wolf As I listened to North Carolina’s phenomenal Regional Teachers of the Year during today’s episode of Education Matters, I was reminded yet again that our state […]
Education Matters ep. 185 A Discussion with North Carolina’s Regional Teachers of the Year
With classrooms full and a school year like no other, we decided to talk with some of the most impactful people when it comes to student learning outcomes, our teachers. […]
Education Matters ep. 184
On this episode, we’ll hear from the two most recent North Carolina principals of the year about the coming school year, teacher recruitment, and what schools need now more than ever. […]
Education Matters ep. 183 The Impact of HB 324 on Students, Educators and Classrooms
Last week the forum hosted a town hall meeting to share thoughts about HB 324 and hear from educators, lawmakers, and students about how this bill affects students, educators, and […]
Education Matters ep. 182 Back to School
The school year is quickly approaching, and students will soon be back to in-person learning. Today, we will talk with the 2021 and 2020 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teachers of […]
Education Matters ep. 181 A Conversation with National Leaders
Today we delve into education issues with two special guests, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and U.S. Representative Alma Adams from the NC 12th district. These two life-long educators […]
Education Matters ep. 180 Increasing Diversity in STEM
Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity Student Voices Series, Increasing Diversity in STEM Guests: Ge Imoudu, Founder, Executive Director, STEM Skool Dr. Jamie Lathan, Dean, NCSSM Mariah Morris, […]
Education Matters ep. 179 Budget and Priorities: Federal, State, and Local Roles in Education
Today on our show, we’d like to take the time to explain the federal, state and local roles in education, and how each of those actors contribute to supporting education […]
Education Matters ep. 187: Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity Student Voices Panel: Ensuring Access to Rigorous Coursework
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Education Matters ep. 177 2021 NC Teachers of the Year
Today we have the privilege to hear from two incredible North Carolina teachers of the year as well as Dr. Jim Causby, a longtime school superintendent and advocate for the […]
Education Matters ep. 176 Looking Ahead to Leandro Implementation (Part 2)
As we continue to move through this time of transition and recovery from COVID-19, many critical issues continue to be top of mind for our schools, educators, and students. That […]
Education Matters ep. 175 Looking Ahead to Leandro Implementation (Part 1)
As we continue to move through this time of transition and recovery from COVID-19, many critical issues continue to be top of mind for our schools, educators, and students. That […]
Education Matters ep. 174 Aligning Highschool to Postsecondary and Career Expectations
Through the work of myFutureNC, the state of North Carolina has set an ambitious goal for 2 million North Carolinians to have a high-quality postsecondary credential or degree by 2030. […]
Education Matters ep. 173 Assessment and Accountability
Many of you are well aware of the state assessments that students in North Carolina take each year and the accountability system that assigns a letter grade to each traditional […]
Education Matters ep. 172 Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education, care, and support provide our children with the foundation to do well in school and in life and are critical for our families and our state. Our […]