The N.C. Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the state’s “Opportunity Scholarships” program cements North Carolina’s status as one of 14 states with voucher programs that use taxpayer dollars to pay private […]
New analysis shows strong correlation between economic conditions and educational outcomes in North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC & DURHAM, NC (July 15, 2015) – A new white paper released today by MetaMetrics® finds a strong correlation between poverty and low academic performance in North Carolina. […]
A is for Affluent: A-F School Grading System Needs Changes
An issue brief released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina says the current A-F School Performance Grading system only serves to label schools based on the family […]
North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program Leaves Legacy of Effective Teachers Across the State
RALEIGH, NC (February 24, 2015) – The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program, a teacher preparation and scholarship program that recruited top North Carolina high school students into teaching, is set […]
NC House Budget Offers Most Promising Path Forward to Boost Teacher Pay
RALEIGH, NC (June 12, 2014) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina today said of the three budget proposals currently before the NC General Assembly, the plan contained in […]
North Carolina Should Stay the Course on Common Core: Best option for students and State budget
The Public School Forum of North Carolina today released a new policy brief urging the State of North Carolina to continue to move forward implementing the Common Core State Standards. The […]