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June 13, 2022

Pathways to Excellence for Teaching Professionals Focus Group Results

The State Board of Education, the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC), and the NC Department of Public Instruction have been developing a draft new teacher licensure system, Pathways to […]

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May 13, 2022

The Final Word: Principals and the Support They Provide

By Mary Ann Wolf I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds and hundreds of principals over the years, and I am often reminded about the very unique – […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

April 21, 2022

The Final Word: Beginning Teachers

By Mary Ann Wolf Do you know a high school or college student who wants to be a teacher? Do you know others in your community who are thinking about […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

March 25, 2022

The Final Word: Words of Wisdom From Dr. Dudley Flood

For our 200th episode of Education Matters, we were so fortunate to be joined by Dr. Dudley Flood, who is a legendary education hero who was instrumental in desegregating North […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

March 11, 2022

The Final Word: North Carolina Has Waited Too Long for Every Child to Have Access to a Sound Basic Education

By Mary Ann Wolf It has been nearly 30 years since the beginning of North Carolina’s school funding case known as Leandro, which was filed by plaintiffs in five poor […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

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

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

Category iconForum News,  News,  Op-Eds & Analysis,  Press,  Press Releases,  Publications

February 4, 2022

The Final Word: Supporting Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools

By Mary Ann Wolf and Elizabeth DeKonty As we continue our focus on the whole child and student mental health, it is important for us to consider how a child’s […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

December 17, 2021

The Final Word: Public Schools Offer More Choices than Ever Before for Families Across North Carolina

By Dr. Mary Ann Wolf Did you know that North Carolina is a leader in global education? Our global commitments represent a unique statewide initiative that was adopted by the […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

December 9, 2021

The Final Word: Investing in Public Education Helps Us All

By Dr. Mary Ann Wolf North Carolina’s system of public education plays an incredibly important role in our lives every day. If you benefited from public schools, have children in […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

November 18, 2021

North Carolina State Budget Analysis 2021-23

The North Carolina General Assembly released a 2021-23 state budget conference report on November 15, 2021. The budget agreement, which is nearly four months past its July 1 deadline, was […]

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October 21, 2021

The Final Word: The Importance of Afterschool Programming

In 2020, the Afterschool Alliance released the 4th edition of the America After 3pm Report. In the report, North Carolina ranked #6 overall nationally for providing opportunities for children to […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

October 8, 2021

The Final Word: Historic Investments in our Public Schools are Needed Now

By Mary Ann Wolf You may wonder why Leandro is important for your family or community or our state? If we want to have a thriving economy that attracts businesses, […]

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October 1, 2021

The Final Word: Why should Leandro be important to you?

by Mary Ann Wolf Our superintendents lead schools with a deep understanding of what our kids need to be successful in school and in life beyond the classroom. On Education […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

September 16, 2021

The Final Word: Investing in North Carolina’s public school students, our communities, and our economy

by Mary Ann Wolf Twenty-seven years ago, some of North Carolina’s most poverty stricken school districts came together to do something about the educational conditions of their children. Together with […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

September 9, 2021

The Final Word: Attracting and encouraging NC’s best and brightest to become educators

by Mary Ann Wolf As I listened to North Carolina’s phenomenal Regional Teachers of the Year during today’s episode of Education Matters, I was reminded yet again that our state […]

Category iconFinal Word,  Publications

March 26, 2021

Supporting North Carolina’s Public Schools: From COVID Relief to COVID Recovery

Thanks to quick actions on the part of federal, state and local leaders, North Carolina’s public schools have been able to develop incredible innovations to meet the needs of children […]

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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

January 21, 2021

Study Group XVII

North Carolina is second only to Texas in total population living in rural communities. Eighty of the state’s 100 counties are classified as rural, and 87 of our 115 public […]

Category iconBiannual Studies,  Publications,  Uncategorized

January 12, 2021

Demystifying the Pathways to Full Teacher Licensure: How Do I Become A Teacher in North Carolina?

As in other highly skilled careers, licensure requirements were put in place to ensure that candidates that enter the teaching profession are competent and effective. Unfortunately, licensure requirements can change […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis,  Publications,  Reports

January 5, 2021

Assessment and Accountability During COVID-19: Supporting Safety and Learning for North Carolina’s Schools and Students

As school communities continue to navigate the impacts of a global pandemic, new learning environments (remote or hybrid) have brought forth complex challenges when it comes to safely, reliably and […]

Category iconReports,  Uncategorized

October 14, 2020

Broadband Internet – The Foundation for a Sound Basic Education

Broadband internet, defined as a download speed of 25mbps or higher, is a foundational resource for work, school, and life in North Carolina — and even more so today, as […]

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October 8, 2020

Pre-K Through 12 Education and COVID-19: Landscape Analysis of Impact Indicators

In what ways and to what extent has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted racial and socioeconomic inequities in educational opportunity and access in North Carolina? This report, commissioned by the Brady […]

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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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