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Local School Finance Study

February 18, 2020

2020 Local School Finance Study

RALEIGH, NC (February 18, 2020) – A study released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina once again illustrates a chronic and growing gap in local funding for […]

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February 19, 2019

2019 Local School Finance Study

RALEIGH, NC (February 19, 2019) – A study released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina once again illustrates a chronic and growing gap in public school funding […]

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January 9, 2018

2018 Local School Finance Study

RALEIGH, NC (January 9, 2018) – A new study released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina confirms a chronic and growing gap in public school funding between […]

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March 28, 2017

2017 Local School Finance Study

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.

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April 5, 2016

2016 Local School Finance Study

Study details a persistent resource gap in public school funding between NC’s highest & lowest-wealth counties.

Category iconLocal School Finance Study,  Publications,  Research Tag iconLocal School Finance Study,  school finance,  school spending

February 3, 2015

2014 Local School Finance Study

An annual study of local school finance in North Carolina by the Public School Forum of North Carolina details a large and persistent resource gap in public school funding between […]

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January 13, 2014

2013 Local School Finance Study

A new report from the Public School Forum of North Carolina shows a large and persistent resource gap for public schools between the highest and lowest wealth counties in the […]

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January 3, 2013

2012 Local School Finance Study

[box] ATTACHMENT:  2012 LOCAL SCHOOL FINANCE STUDY [/box]

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January 3, 2012

2011 Local School Finance Study

[box] ATTACHMENT:  2011 LOCAL SCHOOL FINANCE STUDY [/box]

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January 3, 2011

2010 Local School Finance Study

[box] ATTACHMENT:  2010 LOCAL SCHOOL FINANCE STUDY [/box]

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January 3, 2010

2009 Local School Finance Study

[box] ATTACHMENT:  2009 LOCAL SCHOOL FINANCE STUDY [/box]

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January 3, 2009

2008 Local School Finance Study

[box] ATTACHMENT:  2008 LOCAL SCHOOL FINANCE STUDY [/box]

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January 3, 2008

2007 Local School Finance Study

[box] ATTACHMENT:  2007 LOCAL SCHOOL FINANCE STUDY [/box]

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January 3, 2007

2006 Local School Finance Study

[box] ATTACHMENT:  2006 LOCAL SCHOOL FINANCE STUDY [/box]

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January 3, 2006

2005 Local School Finance Study

[box] ATTACHMENT:  2005 LOCAL SCHOOL FINANCE STUDY [/box]

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October 3, 2004

2004 Local School Fianace Study

[box]ATTACHMENT:    2004 Local School Finance Study [/box]

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#NCEd For over 30 years, the Forum's annual Local School Finance Study has highlighted variations and trends in local spending for public education across our state. Check out this year's study and interactive map to see your county's numbers: ncforum.org/lsfs/

About 2 days ago

RT @Lys_Morrison If you are following #nced and #PathwaystoExcellence work of #PEPSC, #SBE, review the focus group results from @theNCForum. I appreciate their efforts to facilitate feedback from a broad range of stakeholders--now we need space to act on it. ncforum.org/2022/pathways/

About 2 days ago

As we face a severe teacher workforce shortage, we have the opportunity to increase teacher pay significantly in this budget. Beginning teachers will only make $37,000 on the state pay scale in the proposal. Veteran teachers will only receive small increases. We must do more. twitter.com/newsobserver/s…

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RT @epfp_iel EPFP North Carolina @theNCForum is now accepting applications for their 22-23 cohort! Learn more at ncforum.org/epfp/. Don't wait - complete the application by July 31st! #Leadership

About 3 days ago

RT @JustinParmenter If you haven't taken a look at @theNCForum's focus group feedback collection, it's excellent. The Forum assembled groups of principals, BOE members, district staff, etc. to talk about strengths and challenges of the current model. #nced #ncpol ncforum.org/2022/public-sc…

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