RALEIGH, NC (October 20, 2016) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina today released the findings of its 16th Biannual Study Group — Expanding Educational Opportunity in North Carolina. The yearlong process involved more than 175 education, government and business leaders from across the state focused on three key topics related to expanding educational […]
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 recipients of the 2016 Public School Forum of North Carolina Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award. The Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award was established by the […]
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. The investment of $25,000 from the Belk Foundation comes as the program expands in Wake, Mecklenburg and Union counties with more on the way in […]
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.
Public School Forum of North Carolina Set to Kick Off Study Group XVI on Educational Opportunity
Public School Forum of North Carolina Set to Kick Off Study Group XVI on Educational Opportunity Study Group Co-Chairs, Committee Chairs Named RALEIGH, NC (October 19, 2015) – More than 100 stakeholders representing business, education, government, academia and the non-profit community will gather at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh on Wednesday as the Public School […]
Public School Forum Expanding Beginning Teacher Network Statewide
Public School Forum Expanding Beginning Teacher Network Statewide, Grant from Golden Corral Supports Expansion Beyond Wake County RALEIGH, NC (October 15, 2015) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina announced today it is expanding its Beginning Teacher Network (BTN) to Mecklenburg and Union Counties in the spring of 2016, with more counties on the […]
A budget that does not prioritize education
As the NC House prepares to take its first vote today on the proposed state budget approved yesterday by the NC Senate, Keith Poston, President and Executive Director, Public School Forum of North Carolina, released the following statement: “The state budget released by the House and Senate budget conference does not make education a priority […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Study Group XVI and New Center to Focus on Educational Opportunity
Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Study Group XVI and New Center to Focus on Educational Opportunity Efforts will explore issues of race, trauma and learning, and school funding, and their impact on educational achievement RALEIGH, NC (August 26, 2015) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina announced today the formation of a […]
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. The analysis was done using the Public School Forum’s NC Center for Afterschool Program’s annual Roadmap of Need report and highlights the unique challenges facing […]
Teacher of the Year James E. Ford Joins Public School Forum of North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC (July 7, 2015) – James E. Ford, 2014-2015 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, will join the Public School Forum this month as Program Director. At the Forum, he will lead a new statewide beginning teacher support and engagement program and play a key role in the Forum’s education policy work including new […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Chair-Elect, New Board and Forum Members
RALEIGH, NC (May 20, 2015) – The Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina elected several new Directors and At-Large Forum members at its May 11, 2015 meeting. The two-year terms officially begin July 1, 2015. The Board also elected Malbert Smith, President and Co-Founder of MetaMetrics, as the board’s chair-elect. […]
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 income of the students served and does not provide support to help struggling schools improve. In its brief, “A is for Affluent,” the Public School […]
Governor and Mrs. Jim Hunt to Receive Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Annual Education Leadership Award
RALEIGH, NC (April 7, 2015) – Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. and Former First Lady Carolyn Hunt today were named the recipients of the 2015 Public School Forum of North Carolina Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award. The award was established by the Public School in 2000 to recognize exemplary leaders who have […]
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 to graduate its final class this spring. The Teaching Fellows Program was eliminated by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011. The Public School Forum […]
Public School Forum Expanding Education Policy Fellowship Program to Western North Carolina in 2015
RALEIGH, NC (December 4, 2014) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina announced today it will expand the North Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) to Western North Carolina beginning in 2015. The program focuses on preparing high-potential teachers, as well as school and district administrators, for leadership roles in education and related fields. […]
Forum Launches Beginning Teacher Network
Public School Forum of North Carolina Launches Beginning Teacher Network The Public School Forum of North Carolina will launch a Beginning Teacher Network (BTN) in 2015 aimed at retaining and supporting North Carolina public school teachers. The Forum will pilot the BTN in Wake County in the spring of 2015, and operate the program for […]
Forum Partners with Appalachian State through GEAR UP grant
Public School Forum proud to partner with Appalachian State through GEAR UP grant The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce its partnership with Appalachian State University as the recipient of two grants totaling nearly $30 million from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of low-income students who are […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina launches new initiative to support local business-education partnerships
RALEIGH, NC (August 8, 2014) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina today announced the formation of a new initiative to support local business-education partnerships across the state. The new effort, NC Education Partners, will provide a platform for information and best practice sharing, while creating opportunities for collaboration and joint capacity-building initiatives to […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Receives $619,000 in New Grants
RALEIGH, NC (August 7, 2014) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce it has received $555,000 in new grant funding, as well as $64,000 of in-kind support, to support the group’s education research and policy work aimed at shaping world-class public schools in North Carolina. The new grants include: • […]
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 the 2014-2015 NC House budget offers the most promising path forward to improve teacher pay. The full policy brief can be accessed here. The Public […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Elects New Directors, Members
RALEIGH, NC (May 21, 2014) – The Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina elected several new Directors and At-Large Forum members at its May 12, 2014 meeting. The two-year terms officially begin July 1, 2014. “We are honored to continue to have such tremendous support from leaders in business, government […]
Mooresville Superintendent Mark Edwards to Receive Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Annual Education Leadership Award
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 full brief can be accessed here. “The Common Core standards give students the best opportunity to graduate college and career ready and able to compete […]