Education Matters

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The data is clear about the importance of children being able to read on grade level by third grade as a foundation of their education and future success. Today, we […]

Our schools require significant human and fiscal resources, and the way our schools are funded is an important key to supporting our schools and ensuring we are able to provide […]

Teachers are the backbone of society, they inspire, motivate, and educate the next generation, which is why recruitment and retention are fundamental when it comes to our teachers. Here to […]

School leadership is a critical component when it comes to effective learning outcomes. On today’s show, we will be talking with some amazing guests about the system of principal development […]

Today we are coming to you from the second half of the 7th annual Eggs and Issues breakfast presented by the Public School Forum of North Carolina. Today’s discussion on […]

Today we are coming to you from the 7th annual Eggs and Issues breakfast presented by the Public School Forum of North Carolina. Today’s discussion on COVID-19 and Education Policy […]

Coming into the new year with an eye toward the transition and recovery from COVID-19 brings changes and challenges to education. Here to speak with us on critical issues are […]

From supporting social, emotional, and academic development, to providing a safe and supportive environment, Afterschool Programs have been a vital resource for students and their parents, especially during COVID-19. North […]

While each state determines its own teacher licensure and re-licensure requirements, for over thirty years the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards has worked to advance teaching through a voluntary […]

Schools do a lot more than providing education, they are pillars in communities that also provide students’ and families’ with supports for social, emotional, and physical needs. On today’s show, […]

Programs in career and technical education provide students from middle school through post secondary school an opportunity to learn technical, academic, and career skills. Programs in CTE are crucial, while […]