Education Matters

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. Guests:  Erin Ellington, Northwest North Carolina 2021 Regional Teacher of the Year, Watauga County Schools Kelly Poquette, Piedmont Triad North Carolina 2021 Regional Teacher of […]

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. Today we are kicking off a two week series with the North Carolina Regional Teachers of the Year.  Guests: Susanna Cerrato, Western North Carolina 2021 […]

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. We’ll also hear from students about how they are feeling about the start of school. Guests:  Kisha Clemons, Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the […]

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 classrooms and about the importance of having critical conversations with students. Guests: Senator Don Davis, Rep. John Torbett, Rep. Ashton Clemmons, Rodney Pierce, Matt Scialdone,Jovan […]

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 the Year, Eugenia Floyd and Maureen Stover. Guests: Eugenia Floyd, 2021 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teacher of the Year Maureen Stover, 2020 Burroughs Wellcome Fund […]

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 have been spending time on the ground in NC and share what they consider to be critical issues during Covid recovery and in the coming […]

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, 2019 NC Teacher of the Year Dr. Pamela Baldwin, Head of School, Global Scholars Academy Marco Garcia, Student, ECU Reagan Razon, Student Emmaline Rhodes, Student […]

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 in different, yet very necessary ways. Joining us to discuss these roles are Lindsay Wagner, the Director of Communications for the Public School Forum, and […]

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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 recent creation of North Carolina’s Beginning Teacher of the Year program as they discuss what impacts teachers, the needs of the classroom, and how they […]

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 includes developing pathways to ensure that all students have equitable access to high-quality and well-prepared teachers and elevating the importance of social and emotional learning, […]

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 includes developing pathways to ensure that all students have equitable access to high quality and well prepared teachers and elevating the importance of social and […]

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. Today, we will hear more about what opportunities exist in our communities and schools and what we need to do as a state to move […]

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 public school in our state. The Assessment and Accountability systems in our state play a critical role in our students’ educational experiences, opportunities, and outcomes. […]

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 guests are here today to talk about the importance of early childhood learning and support and what needs to happen across North Carolina to give […]

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 will delve into some shifts in how we think about early literacy and the direction the state and other partners are heading in regard to […]

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 a high-quality and equitable education for all students. Here to talk about it are Jim Deal, Chair of the Finance Committee on the Leandro Commission, […]

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 talk more about this topic are Jennifer Bryan, 2021 Southeast Regional Teacher of the Year, Rep. Jeffery Elmore, and  Charlene Pittman, Assistant Superintendent, Edgecombe County […]

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 and recruitment for a qualified and well-prepared principal in every school.  Guests: Dr. Shirley Prince, Executive Director – North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’​ Association […]

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 Equity and Education Policy will be hosted by Lauren Fox, Senior Director of Policy at the Forum.  Guests: Maggie Murphy, Teacher, Allegheny County Schools Reagan […]

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 is part of a two episode series on the Top 10 Education issues for 2021. Here to talk with us today are Dr. Catherine Edmonds, […]