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Press Releases

January 31, 2023

Public School Forum Releases Top Education Issues during Ninth Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast

RALEIGH, NC (January 31, 2023)-  The Public School Forum of North Carolina released its Top Education Issues for 2023 today during its ninth annual Eggs & Issues event. This year’s […]

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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 […]

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December 14, 2022

Elizabeth Anderson Named Director of North Carolina Center for After School Programs

RALEIGH, NC (December, 14 2022)– The Public School Forum of North Carolina has named Elizabeth Anderson the new Director of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs. Anderson brings with […]

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October 14, 2022

Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Inaugural North Carolina Educator Pipeline Collaborative Cohort

RALEIGH, NC (October 14, 2022)- The Public School Forum of North Carolina is working to ensure that all North Carolina students have access to a diverse, highly effective educator workforce. […]

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September 14, 2022

North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning Announces Rebrand

RALEIGH, NC (September 14, 2022)- The North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning, formerly known as the North Carolina Resilience & Learning Project, is excited to share a name change […]

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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 […]

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August 25, 2022

Tickets Now Available for 2022 Color of Education Summit featuring Dr. Jelani Cobb

Raleigh, NC (August 25, 2022) — Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia University and a staff writer at The New Yorker, writing on race, history, justice, politics, and democracy will […]

Category iconColor of Education,  Flood Center,  Press Releases

July 22, 2022

Dudley Flood Center Launches Cohort 2 of the Rural Teacher Leader Network

RALEIGH, NC (July 22, 2022) – Last year, the Public School Forum of North Carolina convened the inaugural cohort of the Rural Teacher Leadership Network, which is designed to bring […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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February 17, 2022

Public School Forum of NC Releases Progress Report on Top Education Issues 2021-22

RALEIGH, N.C.  (February 17, 2022) — The Public School Forum of North Carolina released its Progress Report on the Top Education Issues 2021-22 today during its eighth annual Eggs & […]

Category iconPress Releases,  Publications,  Top Education Issues Archive

February 9, 2022

National Afterschool Association Honors Sheneika Simmons Among Its 2022 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders

WASHINGTON, D.C. February 9, 2022 – The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals and leaders has selected […]

Category iconNews,  Press,  Press Releases,  Publications

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 […]

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December 7, 2021

Dr. Tiece M. Ruffin Elected as Board Member for Public School Forum of NC

RALEIGH, NC (December 7, 2021) – Dr. Tiece M. Ruffin, a U.S. Fulbright Scholar, Mother-scholar, and Professor of Africana Studies and Education at the University of North Carolina Asheville, has […]

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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 […]

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May 20, 2021

New Study: North Carolina Parents Praise Summer Learning Programs But, Even Before COVID-19, Programs Were Out of Reach for Many North Carolina Children

WASHINGTON, DC — After a year of isolation, learning loss, and trauma for many students, this summer will be especially important for young people to begin to heal, re-connect, and […]

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May 11, 2021

Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity/ Public School Forum Statement on HB 324

Our legislators, on both sides of the aisle, continually reference their support of education for all students. However, the most recent version of House Bill 324, which passed the House […]

Category iconFlood Center,  Press Releases

April 21, 2021

Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces the NC Center for Afterschool Programs’ 17th Annual Synergy Conference

RALEIGH, NC (April 21, 2021) – The Public School Forum’s NC Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) will virtually host its 17th annual Synergy Conference on April 27-30, 2021. This […]

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February 4, 2021

Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity/ Public School Forum Statement on Proposed NC Social Studies Standards

RALEIGH, N.C. (February 3, 2021) The Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity at the Public School Forum of North Carolina strongly supports the adoption of the revised state […]

Category iconFlood Center,  Press Releases

February 3, 2021

STATEMENT: Educators and School Personnel Should Have Prioritized Access to COVID Vaccinations

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January 28, 2021

Public School Forum Releases Top Education Issues for 2021

RALEIGH, NC (January 28, 2021) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina released its Top Education Issues for 2021 today during its seventh annual Eggs & Issues event. This […]

Category iconPress Releases,  Publications,  Top Education Issues Archive

December 8, 2020

New Household Survey: North Carolina Is a ‘Top 10 State for Afterschool, ’ Even as Unmet Demand for Programs Increases

PRESS INQUIRIES: Please contact Dr. Sheronda Fleming, Director, NC Center for Afterschool Programs, at sfleming@ncforum.org or 919-781-6833 x135. For inquiries for the Afterschool Alliance, based in Washington, DC, please contact Lisa Lederer at lisa@prsolutionsdc.com or 202-421-5825. […]

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#NCED On the latest @NCEDmatters we were joined by students from New Hanover County as well as @Kayce23Smith and @BettinaUmstead to discuss the importance of student voice. Watch the full episode now: youtube.com/watch?v=0cvC-p…

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About a day ago

Our state’s economy is booming, but we must do more to prepare North Carolinians for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Mark your calendar for Feb. 6th and join @myFutureNC’s virtual State of Educational Attainment event. #2MillionBy2030 #NCED Register: form.jotform.com/223534139765… pic.twitter.com/nZaX9OqSZl

About 3 days ago

RT @nckhui If you compare the 2018-19 & 2022-23 school years, there's been a 200% increase in the number of North Carolina teacher vacancies on the 40th day of classes. In 2018-19, there were 1,698.05 vacancies. That figure has tripled to 5,091.46 vacancies this school year. #nced #ncpol pic.twitter.com/UUu2sFCwC3

About 4 days ago

#NCED "There are a lot of stakeholders in public education and no one wants to feel ignored. However, if we do not prioritize the voice of school’s main stakeholders, their students, we’re missing the point," writes @maryannwolfed. Read more: ncforum.org/2023/the-final…

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