This week, the General Assembly completed its first successful veto override of the session, opting North Carolina into a federal voucher program. While lawmakers have yet to release details of […]
May 22 Policy Updates
This week, the General Assembly advanced several major bills related to government structure, school choice, and tax policy, while budget negotiations remain unresolved and public schools continue operating without updated […]
May 15 Policy Updates
North Carolina General Assembly leaders announced that budget negotiations are finally moving forward, but they have not yet released a finalized budget or detailed funding allocations for public schools. Teacher […]
May 8 Policy Updates
As the filing deadline for appropriations bills came to a close at the General Assembly, more than 60 education-related bills have already been filed, offering an early look at competing […]
May 1 Policy Updates
This week, a Senate bill aimed at addressing teacher recruitment advanced through the Senate Education/Higher Education Committee, even as North Carolina’s teacher pay ranking continues to decline. Teacher Licensure ModificationsSenate […]
April 24 Policy Updates
North Carolina legislators returned to Raleigh this week, and Governor Stein released his latest budget proposal. Typically in the second year of the legislative biennium, a new state budget would […]
April 17 Policy Updates
This week, the House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform concluded its work, advancing two proposals for consideration by the full House. If enacted, these measures could significantly […]
April 10 Policy Updates
This week, the Public School Forum convened over 400 educators, community members, education leaders, and policymakers at the annual Eggs & Issues breakfast. Leading up to the short session, this […]
April 3 Policy Updates
Yesterday, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued its fifth ruling in the decades-long Leandro lawsuit. Among other considerable impacts, this opinion vacates the 2022 ruling ordering the transfer of $1.75 […]
March 27 Policy Updates
North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger has conceded his primary race, ending his 15-year tenure as caucus leader. Berger’s departure signals a significant moment of transition for the […]
March 20 Policy Updates
The longstanding precedent guaranteeing access to public education for all children is facing renewed scrutiny. This week, the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government held a […]
March 13 Policy Updates
This week, Governor Stein released the first of several budget proposals ahead of the General Assembly’s short session. The $1.4 billion “Critical Needs” stopgap plan for FY 2025 includes retroactive […]
March 6 Policy Updates
This week’s primary election largely highlighted just how consequential each vote can be and reflected a public demanding change. Meanwhile, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) presented its State of […]
February 27 Policy Updates
Governor Stein proclaimed February 23-27, 2026, as “Public Schools Week,” coinciding with the Department of Public Instruction’s highlight of school supports–such as counseling, nutrition, transportation, and athletics–as part of the […]
February 20 Policy Updates
This week, the North Carolina Department of Instruction (DPI) celebrates global learning as part of its Find Your Fit campaign, highlighting the many pathways available within North Carolina’s public schools. […]
February 13 Policy Updates
More students than ever are earning industry credentials and connecting to career pathways, contributing to North Carolina’s top workforce development ranking. This progress reflects meaningful achievement while also highlighting the […]
February 6 Policy Updates
This week, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) presented an annual report showing strong levels of safety in schools, and steady improvements in disciplinary outcomes and graduation rates […]
January 30 Policy Updates
Congress is again on the brink of a partial government shutdown, driven by disagreements over policy reforms for the Department of Homeland Security’s ICE operations. While education funding is not […]
January 23 Policy Updates
A new bipartisan federal funding proposal signals congressional support for stability in education programs, pushing back on major restructuring at the U.S. Department of Education while prioritizing predictability for schools […]
January 16 Policy Updates
Youth depression, anxiety, and suicide have risen steadily over the past decade, yet North Carolina continues to struggle to meet students’ mental health needs amid staffing shortages, funding constraints, and […]
January 9 Policy Updates
This week, educators across North Carolina organized walkouts to call for higher teacher pay, caps on rising health care premiums, and fully-funded public schools. Their actions follow recent polling that […]
December 19 Policy Updates
As the year ends without a ruling on Leandro, a state budget, or clarity on the future of key federal funding streams, uncertainty continues to ripple across North Carolina’s public […]
December 12 Policy Updates
As lawmakers focus on political theater over passing a budget, new reports show North Carolina ranks last in the nation for school funding level and effort. With declining student outcomes […]
December 5 Policy Updates
With new tax cuts taking effect in January, North Carolina is poised to become the 17th most regressive tax system in the nation. Budget Gridlock and Tax Cuts for the […]