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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

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

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

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 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

June 9, 2021

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

RALEIGH, NC (June 9, 2021) – At its June 2021 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

May 28, 2021

Moving Forward: Leveraging Lessons from COVID-19 in Education

This past year brought incredible challenges; and yet, we know that there are lessons we can learn from those who experienced teaching and learning during COVID-19. And perhaps more than […]

Category iconForum News

September 30, 2020

NC State Superintendent Candidates Participate in Conversation hosted by Public School Forum of NC

By Lindsay Wagner The two candidates running for North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jen Mangrum and Catherine Truitt, answered questions Tuesday afternoon in a virtual conversation hosted […]

Category iconForum News,  Op-Eds & Analysis

March 28, 2017

New study shows stark gaps in school funding across North Carolina

A study released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina spotlights a stark and growing gap in public school funding between the highest and lowest-wealth counties in the state.

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

March 22, 2017

Howard Lee to Receive Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Annual Education Leadership Award

RALEIGH, NC (March 22, 2017) – Former North Carolina Senator Howard N. Lee  was named today as the recipient of the 2017 Public School Forum of North Carolina Jay Robinson […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

August 30, 2016

Beginning Teacher Leadership Network

 

Category iconForum News Tag iconBTLN,  BTN

August 11, 2016

Public School Forum of North Carolina to Launch New Weekly TV Program Education Matters on WRAL-TV

RALEIGH NC (August 11, 2016) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is launching a new weekly television program beginning October 2, 2016 on WRAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in […]

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June 1, 2016

At Forum Gala, Former Governor Martin Calls on State to “Put Schools First”

Former North Carolina Governor James G. Martin and longtime Public School Forum leaders John Dornan and Jo Ann Norris received the 2016 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award at the Forum’s […]

Category iconForum News

May 26, 2016

2016 Public School Forum Jay Robinson Award & 30th Anniversary Gala

Category iconForum News Tag iconawards,  gala,  Jay Robinson

May 20, 2016

Public School Forum of NC 30th Anniversary Video

Category iconForum News

March 14, 2016

Governor Jim Martin and Former Public School Forum Leaders John Dornan and Jo Ann Norris to Receive Annual Education Leadership Award

RALEIGH, NC (March 15, 2015) – Former North Carolina Governor James G. Martin and former Public School Forum leaders John Dornan and Jo Ann Norris were named today as the […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases Tag icon30th Anniversary,  Governor Martin,  Jay Robinson,  Jo Ann Norris,  John Dornan

February 25, 2016

Public School Forum Kicks Off Beginning Teacher Network in Mecklenburg County with Support from Belk Foundation

RALEIGH, NC (February 25, 2016) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina has kicked off its Beginning Teacher Network (BTN) in Mecklenburg County with support from the Belk Foundation. […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases,  Publications Tag iconBeginning Teacher Network,  belk foundation,  James Ford,  johanna anderson

January 19, 2016

Public School Forum Releases Top Ten Education Issues for 2016

RALEIGH, NC (January 19, 2016) – The Public School Forum today released its Top Ten Education Issues for 2016 during its 2nd Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast in Raleigh. Biogen […]

Category iconForum News,  Top Education Issues Archive Tag icon#ForumTop10,  nced

October 20, 2015

Public School Forum of North Carolina Receives Capacity Building Grant from A.J. Fletcher Foundation

The Public School Forum of North Carolina has been awarded a 3-year, $90,000 grant from the A.J. Fletcher Foundation to support strategic planning and capacity-building at the Forum.

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

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