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January 31, 2023

Public School Forum Releases Top Education Issues during Ninth Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast

RALEIGH, NC (January 31, 2023)-  The Public School Forum of North Carolina released its Top Education Issues for 2023 today during its ninth annual Eggs & Issues event. This year’s […]

Category iconPress Releases

January 26, 2023

LaTanya Pattillo Appointed Chair-Elect of the Public School Forum of North Carolina

RALEIGH, NC (January 26, 2023) – The Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina has selected LaTanya Pattillo to serve as the chair-elect. Pattillo’s chair-elect role […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

December 16, 2022

2022 Impact Report

The 2022 Impact Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Forum’s work for the year including events, publications and network reach.

Category iconFeatured,  Forum News

December 14, 2022

Elizabeth Anderson Named Director of North Carolina Center for After School Programs

RALEIGH, NC (December, 14 2022)– The Public School Forum of North Carolina has named Elizabeth Anderson the new Director of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs. Anderson brings with […]

Category iconFeatured,  Press Releases

November 17, 2022

The Final Word: Words From Dr. Dudley Flood

We are so pleased to have been joined by Dr. Dudley Flood who has been deep in this work, trying to ensure that every child in North Carolina has access […]

Category iconEducation Matters,  Final Word,  Forum News

November 4, 2022

Leandro Ruling Upholds Right to a Sound Basic Education for Every Child in NC

MEDIA CONTACT Chanté Russell, Communications Analyst crussell@ncforum.org (919)-781-6833 ext. 113 Public School Forum of North Carolina & Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity Statement on Supreme Court Ruling […]

Category iconFeatured,  News

October 14, 2022

Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Inaugural North Carolina Educator Pipeline Collaborative Cohort

RALEIGH, NC (October 14, 2022)- The Public School Forum of North Carolina is working to ensure that all North Carolina students have access to a diverse, highly effective educator workforce. […]

Category iconNews,  Press Releases

September 19, 2022

5 Actions We (NC) Can Take Now for our Kids, our Teachers, and our Schools

If you talked to a parent or educator in the past month, along with the enthusiasm for back to school, you probably heard about the shortages of teachers and staff […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis

September 14, 2022

North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning Announces Rebrand

RALEIGH, NC (September 14, 2022)- The North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning, formerly known as the North Carolina Resilience & Learning Project, is excited to share a name change […]

Category iconPress Releases

September 1, 2022

Public School Forum of North Carolina Releases North Carolina Education Policy Primer 2022, Announces Public Primer Session

RALEIGH, NC (September 1, 2022)- The Public School Forum of North Carolina has released the 2022 North Carolina Education Policy Primer, which serves as a fact-based guide to public education […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

August 25, 2022

Tickets Now Available for 2022 Color of Education Summit featuring Dr. Jelani Cobb

Raleigh, NC (August 25, 2022) — Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia University and a staff writer at The New Yorker, writing on race, history, justice, politics, and democracy will […]

Category iconColor of Education,  Flood Center,  Press Releases

July 29, 2022

North Carolina’s Schools are in Crisis, We Must Adequately Fund Them

“We don’t have any teacher applicants for our vacancies,” said two superintendents from rural North Carolina public school districts. Think about that.  If they do not find qualified replacements or […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis

July 22, 2022

Dudley Flood Center Launches Cohort 2 of the Rural Teacher Leader Network

RALEIGH, NC (July 22, 2022) – Last year, the Public School Forum of North Carolina convened the inaugural cohort of the Rural Teacher Leadership Network, which is designed to bring […]

Category iconPress Releases

June 16, 2022

Dudley Flood Center Statement on Extending the Child Nutrition Waiver Authority (S. 379)

RALEIGH, NC (June 16, 2022) – The Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity works collaboratively to advocate for structural changes in policy and practice to build an equitable […]

Category iconFlood Center,  Forum News,  Press Releases

June 16, 2022

Public School Forum of North Carolina Approves New Board Members and Advisory Board Members  

RALEIGH, NC (June 17, 2022) – At its June 2022 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina approved several new Directors and At-Large Advisors […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

June 14, 2022

Public School Forum Releases Focus Group Recommendations for Pathways to Excellence for Teaching Professionals

RALEIGH, NC (June 14, 2022) – The State Board of Education, the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC), and the NC Department of Public Instruction have been developing a […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

June 9, 2022

Dudley Flood Center Reimagines Jeanes Teachers in Response to Teacher Pipeline and Diversity Issues in NC Public Schools

RALEIGH, NC (June 9, 2022) – Today, the Dudley Flood Center (“Flood Center”) announces its “reimagining” of the historic Jeanes Teachers program with the creation of the new Jeanes Fellows […]

Category iconFlood Center,  Forum News,  Press,  Press Releases Tag iconflood center,  jeanes fellows,  teachers

June 7, 2022

We’ve Got a New Look

Welcome to the new Public School Forum of North Carolina website! We hope you love it as much as we do. Please take some time to explore our site for […]

Category iconForum News,  News

February 17, 2022

Public School Forum of NC Releases Progress Report on Top Education Issues 2021-22

RALEIGH, N.C.  (February 17, 2022) — The Public School Forum of North Carolina released its Progress Report on the Top Education Issues 2021-22 today during its eighth annual Eggs & […]

Category iconPress Releases,  Publications,  Top Education Issues Archive

February 9, 2022

National Afterschool Association Honors Sheneika Simmons Among Its 2022 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders

WASHINGTON, D.C. February 9, 2022 – The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals and leaders has selected […]

Category iconNews,  Press,  Press Releases,  Publications

February 7, 2022

Dr. Deanna Townsend-Smith Named Senior Director of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity at the Public School Forum of NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (February 7, 2022) — Dr. Deanna Townsend-Smith, a long-time educator and advocate for educational equity, has been named Senior Director of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity […]

Category iconForum News,  News,  Op-Eds & Analysis,  Press,  Press Releases,  Publications

December 7, 2021

Dr. Tiece M. Ruffin Elected as Board Member for Public School Forum of NC

RALEIGH, NC (December 7, 2021) – Dr. Tiece M. Ruffin, a U.S. Fulbright Scholar, Mother-scholar, and Professor of Africana Studies and Education at the University of North Carolina Asheville, has […]

Category iconPress,  Press Releases

November 10, 2021

Students at the Center: Historic Investments Ordered Today Will Pave the Way for All of North Carolina’s Children to Access a Sound Basic Education

RALEIGH, N.C. (November 10, 2021) — To ensure that our system of public schools offers an equal opportunity to every young North Carolinian, especially those in our highest-need communities, with […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis

October 29, 2021

Bus Driver Sickout is a Symptom of a Much Greater Illness for Public Education

Many families in Wake County discovered this morning that their children did not have a bus driver to bring them to school today. These families are worried about their own […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis,  Uncategorized

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#NCED On the latest @NCEDmatters we were joined by students from New Hanover County as well as @Kayce23Smith and @BettinaUmstead to discuss the importance of student voice. Watch the full episode now: youtube.com/watch?v=0cvC-p…

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RT @ncecf Some of our team attended #EggsandIssues23 last week. Here is our reflection on the highlights from @theNCForum, Prioritizing NC Funding & Education Pay buff.ly/3x0yEQ5 pic.twitter.com/HOQY2zDJMC

About a day ago

Our state’s economy is booming, but we must do more to prepare North Carolinians for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Mark your calendar for Feb. 6th and join @myFutureNC’s virtual State of Educational Attainment event. #2MillionBy2030 #NCED Register: form.jotform.com/223534139765… pic.twitter.com/nZaX9OqSZl

About 2 days ago

RT @nckhui If you compare the 2018-19 & 2022-23 school years, there's been a 200% increase in the number of North Carolina teacher vacancies on the 40th day of classes. In 2018-19, there were 1,698.05 vacancies. That figure has tripled to 5,091.46 vacancies this school year. #nced #ncpol pic.twitter.com/UUu2sFCwC3

About 4 days ago

#NCED "There are a lot of stakeholders in public education and no one wants to feel ignored. However, if we do not prioritize the voice of school’s main stakeholders, their students, we’re missing the point," writes @maryannwolfed. Read more: ncforum.org/2023/the-final…

About 4 days ago

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