Public School Forum was mentioned in WRAL-TV’s announcement about the upcoming Education Matters television show. The Public School Forum of North Carolina is launching a new weekly television program beginning […]
Chris Fitzsimon: Remember Teaching Fellows?
Keith Poston and NC Teaching Fellows were mentioned in a Salisbury Post op-ed about the former program: State lawmakers have finally taken a bold step toward addressing the looming teacher shortage in public schools. […]
Many NC School Districts Struggle To Find Teachers
The Public School Forum was mentioned in a WUNC news story about teacher vacancies across the state. The North Carolina Public School Forum estimates the newest salary increases would move […]
Keith Poston, director of the Public School Forum, discusses teacher pay, recruitment, and overall education funding as the new school year is set to begin
Keith Poston was interviewed on Policy Watch radio to discuss current topics in public education. Listen to full interview here >
Teacher shortages, growing enrollment test public schools
Keith Poston spoke with Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools officials. Here’s a preview of what The Daily Advance said about his visit. North Carolina is facing critical teacher shortages while more students […]
Cumberland is up front in growing school voucher program
Keith Poston was quoted in a Fayetteville Observer article on school voucher program. Critics also say that unlike public schools, private schools don’t have to use licensed teachers, offer free […]
Turning around low-performing schools
The Public School Forum was featured in Education NC for its Study Group Committee on Low Performing Schools. Tomorrow, the Public School Forum of North Carolina will continue its Study Group […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Education think-tank tackling big questions
The Public School Forum was featured in the News Observer for its work on educational opportunity: The Public School Forum of North Carolina has put out the call for volunteers […]
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, […]
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. […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]