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We talk with a panel of parents whose children are participating in afterschool programs statewide. Parents share their perspectives regarding the current needs of their children and their view of the role and value of afterschool programs in the midst of the learning...

This week we hear from superintendents across the state about what the biggest challenges and opportunities our schools and students face this year. Guests: Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent, Chatham County Schools Dr. Jeff McDaris, Superintendent, Transylvania...

Today, we will be discussing foundational issues in education in NC through the lens of the 25 year Leandro court case. 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, a...

This week we hear from superintendents across the state about the biggest challenges and opportunities our schools and students face this year. Guests: Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent, Chatham County Schools Dr. Jeff McDaris, Superintendent, Transylvania County...

Today we are continuing a series with the North Carolina Regional Teachers of the Year to learn more about what is happening in classrooms across the state this school year. Guests:  Erin Ellington, Northwest North Carolina 2021 Regional Teacher of the Year, Watauga...

With classrooms full and a school year like no other, we decided to talk with some of the most impactful people when it comes to student learning outcomes, our teachers. Today we are kicking off a two week series with the North Carolina Regional Teachers of the Year. ...

On this episode, we'll hear from the two most recent North Carolina principals of the year about the coming school year, teacher recruitment, and what schools need now more than ever. We'll also hear from students about how they are feeling about the start of school....

Last week the forum hosted a town hall meeting to share thoughts about HB 324 and hear from educators, lawmakers, and students about how this bill affects students, educators, and classrooms and about the importance of having critical conversations with students....

The school year is quickly approaching, and students will soon be back to in-person learning. Today, we will talk with the 2021 and 2020 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teachers of the Year, Eugenia Floyd and Maureen Stover. Guests: Eugenia Floyd, 2021 Burroughs Wellcome...

Today we delve into education issues with two special guests, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and U.S. Representative Alma Adams from the NC 12th district. These two life-long educators have been spending time on the ground in NC and share what they...

Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity Student Voices Series, Increasing Diversity in STEM Guests:  Ge Imoudu, Founder, Executive Director, STEM Skool Dr. Jamie Lathan, Dean, NCSSM Mariah Morris, 2019 NC Teacher of the Year Dr. Pamela Baldwin, Head...

Today on our show, we’d like to take the time to explain the federal, state and local roles in education, and how each of those actors contribute to supporting education in different, yet very necessary ways. Joining us to discuss these roles are Lindsay Wagner, the...