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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

September 24, 2020

Tickets Now Available for Color of Education *Virtual* Summit 2020

Summit will span month of October to offer an extended spotlight on race equity in education RALEIGH, NC (September 24, 2020) The Public School Forum of North Carolina, the Samuel […]

Category iconColor of Education,  Press Releases

September 18, 2020

Across North Carolina, the Barriers — and Solutions — to Broadband Internet Access for Students and Families are Multi-Layered

By Lindsay Wagner As families embark upon a school year like none before, most public school districts in North Carolina are largely relying on a household’s ability to access a […]

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September 8, 2020

More Than 100 Candidates for Public Office Attend the Public School Forum’s 2020 North Carolina Education Policy Primer Sessions

For the first time, the Forum will offer an education policy primer session for the general public in September 2020 RALEIGH, NC (September 8, 2020) — The Public School Forum […]

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September 4, 2020

Public School Forum of NC Statement on Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0

This week, the General Assembly approved measures and appropriated additional federal and state COVID relief funds to public schools across North Carolina, providing some additional, much-needed resources at a time […]

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July 24, 2020

Facing potentially steep declines in enrollment and increased costs to safely reopen schools, school superintendents call for the General Assembly to hold school budgets harmless

Photo Credit: Pixabay, Pexels By Lindsay Wagner As August draws near, public school superintendents across North Carolina are grappling with how to begin the 2020-21 year with plans that keep educators, […]

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July 22, 2020

Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces the NC Center for Afterschool Programs 16th Annual Synergy Conference

RALEIGH, NC (July, 22 2020) – The Public School Forum’s NC Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) will virtually host its 16th annual Synergy Conference on July 28-31, 2020. This […]

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July 22, 2020

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

RALEIGH, NC (July 21, 2020) – At its June 2020 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina elected several new Directors and At-Large Advisors […]

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June 19, 2020

Public School Forum Statement on the Fiscal Year 2021 Leandro Action Plan

This week, North Carolina moved another step closer to addressing its constitutional obligation to ensure every child has access to a sound basic education. Building upon a January 2020 court […]

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June 3, 2020

Public School Forum of North Carolina Statement Against Systemic Racism and Oppression

The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery by police officers are the most recent manifestations of a long and enduring legacy of violence and injustice against Black […]

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May 4, 2020

The Public School Forum of NC Names Dr. Mary Ann Wolf President/Executive Director

RALEIGH, NC (May 4, 2020) — The Public School Forum of North Carolina has named Dr. Mary Ann Wolf as its new President and Executive Director. On June 15, 2020, […]

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April 29, 2020

Report Highlights Where Young People Face the Greatest Obstacles to Success in North Carolina

RALEIGH, NC (April 29, 2020) – A new report released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina and its NC Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) highlights large […]

Category iconPress Releases,  Roadmap of Need

April 23, 2020

During This Crisis, We Must Ensure Every Child Has Access to a Sound Basic Education

By Dr. Michael D. Priddy, Acting President/Executive Director, Public School Forum of NC A crisis has befallen our state, our country and our entire world. We are in the midst […]

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April 8, 2020

Walking the Resilience Road: From Overwhelmed to Compassion-in-Action

By: Elizabeth DeKonty, Director, NC Resilience and Learning Project “I struggle the most with worry about my students. I worry about how they are doing, if they are getting their […]

Category iconIn the News,  Resilience

January 17, 2020

Call for Nominations and Applications: President/Executive Director – Public School Forum of NC

The Public School Forum of North Carolina is conducting an active search for our next President/Executive Director.  This Raleigh based role is designed to lead the organization as we execute […]

Category iconNews,  Op-Eds & Analysis

December 11, 2019

A State at Risk: Critical Investments in North Carolina’s Public Schools Are Urgently Needed to Ensure Each Child Receives a Sound Basic Education

RALEIGH, N.C. (December 11, 2019) — As North Carolina has reduced its commitment over the past decade to fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide each and every child a sound […]

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November 13, 2019

Marisa Bryant Joins Public School Forum of North Carolina As Director of Development

RALEIGH, NC (November 13, 2019) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to welcome Marisa Bryant as its new Director of Development. This is a new role […]

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November 8, 2019

Public School Forum of NC Statement on Governor’s Veto of NC General Assembly’s ‘Mini-Budget’ Teacher Raises

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RALEIGH, NC (November 8, 2019) – Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a ‘mini-budget’ bill passed by the General Assembly in October that would have offered teachers across […]

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October 30, 2019

Public School Forum of NC Launches Study Group XVII

Efforts Will Target the Unique Education Challenges Facing Rural North Carolina’s Students RALEIGH, NC (October 30, 2019) – Stakeholders representing business, education, government, academia and the non-profit community gathered at […]

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October 29, 2019

Public School Forum of NC Announces the Dr. Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity

Photo Credit: Les Todd RALEIGH, NC (October 29, 2019) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is excited to announce the establishment of the Dr. Dudley Flood Center for […]

Category iconFlood Center,  Press Releases

October 16, 2019

Keith Poston Resigns as President and Executive Director of Public School Forum of NC

The Public School Forum of NC announced today that President and Executive Director Keith Poston has resigned from his position to focus on personal family matters, effective October 31, 2019. […]

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October 11, 2019

Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Study Group XVII

Efforts Will Target the Unique Education Challenges Facing Rural North Carolina’s Students The Public School Forum of NC is excited to announce the launch of Study Group XVII, which will […]

Category iconNews,  Op-Eds & Analysis

October 7, 2019

The NC Center for Afterschool Programs Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Lights On Afterschool at the Governor’s Executive Mansion

RALEIGH, NC (October 7, 2019) – The Public School Forum’s NC Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) is proud to announce that it will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the […]

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September 6, 2019

Yes, “A” Still Stands for Affluent in NC School Performance Grades

By Lindsay Wagner North Carolina released its annual A-F School Performance Grades this week and they continue to reflect the clear relationship between poverty and students’ test scores.  Of the […]

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