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Reports & Policy Analysis

April 4, 2025

April 4 Policy Updates

Now that we have passed the Senate bill filing deadline and are quickly approaching the House deadline, over 100 K12 education bills have been filed this session in the NC […]

Category iconPolicy Corner,  Reports & Policy Analysis

March 27, 2025

March 28 Policy Updates

Two policy areas we’re watching closely at the legislature: This week over 70 K12 education bills were filed in the NC General Assembly! This is not unusual since the Senate […]

Category iconPolicy Corner,  Reports & Policy Analysis

March 21, 2025

2025-27 Governor’s Budget Proposal Analysis

The North Carolina budgeting process for the 2025-27 biennium officially kicked off this week with the release of Governor Josh Stein’s proposed budget, which outlines his priorities for education policy […]

Category iconPolicy Corner,  Reports & Policy Analysis

March 7, 2025

SB 227 Eliminating “DEI” in Public Education

It’s been a busy week at the NC General Assembly, with lots of legislation introduced that could have significant impacts on our students, schools, and educators. One bill that’s getting […]

Category iconPolicy Corner,  Reports & Policy Analysis

February 12, 2025

Exploring Weighted Student Funding in North Carolina

In 2023, Senators Lee, Galey, and Barnes sponsored a bill that would convert North Carolina’s funding formula to a weighted student funding (WSF) model. Nationally, 41 states use student-based funding […]

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June 4, 2024

Opportunity Scholarships and the Schools that Receive Them

The NC Senate recently voted to give a total of $632 million for taxpayer-funded private school vouchers to families of all income levels in 2024-25. HB823/SB406 appropriates an additional $248 […]

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January 29, 2024

Rebuilding the Educator Pipeline — Policies and Practices to Make it Happen in NC

Teachers are the most important school-related factor that Impacting students’ academic outcomes. To meet the needs and potential of all students, North Carolina (NC) must be able to recruit and […]

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October 26, 2023

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Trends Across North Carolina and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Research has continuously demonstrated that teachers are the most important school-related factor affecting student learning and achievement. However, in North Carolina and across the nation, districts and schools struggle to […]

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September 22, 2023

2023 Conference Budget Analysis

BUDGET STATUS: At time of publishing, the 2023 North Carolina state budget has passed both chambers of the NCGA, and the Governor has stated that he will allow the budget […]

Category iconOp-Eds,  Reports & Policy Analysis

August 29, 2023

6 Recommendations to Bring Accountability and Transparency to North Carolina’s School Voucher Program

The Opportunity Scholarships program in its current or expanded form represents significant investment of taxpayer dollars to support private and parochial schools. Similar to public schools and public charter schools, […]

Category iconReports & Policy Analysis

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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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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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 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,  Publications,  Reports & Policy Analysis

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 & Policy Analysis,  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 […]

Category iconPublications,  Reports & Policy Analysis

August 21, 2020

COVID-19’s Impact on Public School Budgets: Unstable Funding Requires Quick Action

The K-12 Public School Funding Crisis North Carolina’s public school leaders predict that they may be facing student enrollment declines of up to 20% for the 2020-21 school year due […]

Category iconReports & Policy Analysis,  Uncategorized

May 23, 2019

North Carolina’s Average Teacher Pay Myth: An Analysis by the Public School Forum of North Carolina

More than 80 percent of North Carolina’s school districts report average teacher salaries that are below the state average RALEIGH, NC (May 23, 2019) – A new report by the […]

Category iconPress Releases,  Reports & Policy Analysis

January 30, 2018

Accelerating the Pace: The Future of Education in the American South

In a new report, seven nonpartisan organizations in the South—including the Public School Forum of North Carolina—urge their states to take swifter action to improve K-12 education for every child […]

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For nearly 40 years the Public School Forum of North Carolina has served as an indispensable and nonpartisan champion of better schools. We bring together individuals and institutions from business, education and government to study education issues, develop ideas, seek consensus, and ultimately inform and shape education policy.

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