A study released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina spotlights a stark and growing gap in public school funding between the highest and lowest-wealth counties in the state.
Howard Lee to Receive Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Annual Education Leadership Award
RALEIGH, NC (March 22, 2017) – Former North Carolina Senator Howard N. Lee was named today as the recipient of the 2017 Public School Forum of North Carolina Jay Robinson […]
Public School Forum Releases Top 10 Education Issues for 2017
RALEIGH, NC (January 25, 2017) – The Public School Forum today released its Top 10 Education Issues for 2017 during its 3rd Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast in Raleigh. QuintilesIMS […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Education Matters To Air Statewide Starting Sunday, January 8, on the North Carolina Channel
RALEIGH NC (January 4, 2017) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina’s weekly television program Education Matters will now be able to reach all North Carolinians when it launches […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Releases Study Group XVI Action Plan on Expanding Educational Opportunity
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]