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 […]
Education Matters ep. 165 Looking ahead to 2021 NCGA Long Session for Education
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 […]
Education Matters ep. 164 North Carolina After 3 pm: Afterschool Programs Rank 6th Nationally
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 […]
Education Matters ep. 161 Schools and the Community
Classrooms around the world have been looking very different this fall. Between virtual learning, smaller classrooms, and split weeks, learning has evolved into a challenge for many. Here to discuss […]
Education Matters ep. 163 National Board Certification
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 […]
Education Matters ep. 162 Schools as Community Partners
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, […]
Education Matters ep. 160 Career and Technical Education
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 […]
Education Matters ep. 159 Student Success during COVID-19 and Beyond Requires NC to Invest in School Support Personnel
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a bright light on the critical need for school support personnel. This past week was National School Psychologists Week, and on today’s show we take […]
Education Matters ep. 158 Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity
The culmination of the Color of Education series this week comes with an exciting launch of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity. The Flood Center has been […]
Education Matters ep. 157 Policing in Schools and Discipline Disparities
Today on the show we will discuss racial equity focusing on discipline disparities, the school to prison pipeline, and School Resource Officers. Our goal is to share research, explore what […]
Education Matters ep. 156 Color of Education
Joining us to discuss the Color of Education are speakers and organizers of the event. Guests: Dr. William “Sandy Darity, Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy, Professor of […]
Education Matters ep. 155
We kicked off our third annual Color of Education Summit virtually this week, spotlighting the intersection of race, equity, and education. Joining us to discuss this are speakers and organizers […]
Education Matters ep. 153 Broadband and Digital Learning
For more than 200,000 homes with students across NC, Broadband access is limited or non-existent. Even when Broadband is available, other barriers to adoption and usage prevent many of our […]
Education Matters ep. 143 A Discussion with State Superintendent Candidates
On today’s show we have a range of topics to discuss with two special guests, Dr. Jen Mangrum, Democratic Candidate for State Superintendent, and Catherine Truitt, Republican Candidate for State […]
Education Matters ep. 152 STEM Engagement
In last week’s episode, we were able to discuss the need for ongoing STEM investments and exposure to high-quality STEM content, as early as Kindergarten. These discussions bring awareness to […]
Education Matters ep. 151 STEM Funders, Business, and Industry
The world around us is constantly changing and so is the workforce. It is imperative that youth are afforded opportunities to learn by doing, build skills, connect with mentors and […]
Education Matters Ep. 150 School Budgets: Short- and Long-term Impacts on Our Public Schools
COVID-19 has created changes to the school budget landscape across our state. From creating access to broadband to in-person learning costs, there are new and different short and long-term impacts […]
Education Matters ep. 149 School Culture in the World of COVID-19
We are now two weeks into the new school year in NC; and educators, students, and families alike are adjusting to a new normal in either a remote or hybrid […]
Education Matters ep. 148 Student Voices and Covid-19
This week, K-12 students across North Carolina are going back to school. Our public school students are beginning school under what have become known as Plans B and C — […]
Education Matters ep. 147 Synergy and Afterschool Programming
As families and school districts work to provide academic, social, and emotional learning opportunities and support for their students, afterschool, before school, and summer programs are key pieces for many […]
Education Matters ep. 146 Supporting and Lifting Up Teachers in the World of COVID-19
While this time of year always seems to involve a great deal of back-to-school talk, this year it is even more so with every conversation involving school plans, district or […]
Education Matters ep. 145 Supporting Families with Students in Hybrid and Remote Learning Environments
While schools and districts are struggling to know what to do and how to best meet the needs of our students, the shift to hybrid or remote learning plans have […]
Education Matters ep. 144 COVID-19’s Impact on Public School Funding
This week, our Governor provided more guidance for schools and districts as they plan for the beginning of a school year like none other. As families make complex and sometimes […]
Education Matters ep. 143 Safely Starting the 2020-21 School Year
As North Carolina continues to develop plans for safely beginning the 2020-21 school year, we take a look at the possibilities surrounding what next year could bring and what that […]