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SUMMARY:Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Public School Forum’s Education Leadership Award was created and named in honor of Dr. Jay Robinson in 2000 to recognize exemplary leaders who have made outstanding contributions to public education. Dr. Jay Robinson was one of our state’s most distinguished education leaders.  His career spanned 50 years\, beginning as a math teacher and basketball coach in Cabarrus County\, becoming a school principal and later superintendent of schools first in Cabarrus and then Charlotte-Mecklenburg school systems.  He served as vice president for public affairs and special projects for the University of North Carolina system and chaired the State Board of Education.  He was also the first president of the Public School Forum and served as an Emeritus Member of the Board until his death in April 2000. \n\nThis year\, Forum of North Carolina will honor  Mebane Rash and Tom Oxholm at the 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award Gala on Thursday\, May 1 at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh. This year’s gala marks the beginning of the Public School Forum’s 40th Anniversary Year with this important event celebrating local public schools in our state and recognizing leaders and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to public education. \nBoth of this year’s honorees were selected for their unwavering commitment to advocating for public school students in North Carolina within their respective fields. Rash is the founder\, CEO and editor-in-chief of EducationNC (EdNC)\, which has provided in-depth reporting on education topics relevant to readers in North Carolina since its founding in 2015. Tom Oxholm has long been a proponent of and activator for bridging the business and education communities and has continuously served as a highly active member of education and public school organization and efforts. \n  \n2025 Ticket Sales are now closed.
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/jay-robinson-education-leadership-award-gala/
LOCATION:Angus Barn Pavilion\, 9401-1 Glenwood Ave\, Raleigh\, 27617\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eggs & Issues 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host our 11th annual Eggs & Issues conference! Join us for the release of our 2025 Top Education Issues and connect with education advocates from across the state. This year\, we look forward to hosting discussions with policymakers\, educators\, and community leaders on pressing issues facing our local public schools. More details coming soon! \n \n  \nInterested in being an Eggs & Issues 2025 sponsor? Email Jaime Detzi\, Director of Development at JDetzi@ncforum.org to learn more!
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/eggs-issues-2025/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Eggs & Issues Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host our 10th annual Eggs & Issues conference! We look forward to robust discussions on pressing issues facing public schools. This year\, we’re delighted to have the opportunity to host forums with candidates for state office. We have invited candidates for Governor\, NC General Assembly\, Lt. Governor\, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction to participate in this year’s event. For the first time\, we will also have breakouts following breakfast & the main session\, to allow for networking and action planning. \nAgenda Overview:\n8:00 am | Breakfast and Networking \n8:30 am| Welcome and presentation of the 2024 Top Education Issues \n8:45 am | Candidate Forums \n10:50 am| Breakout Sessions \n11:30 | Closing \n* Parking at the McKimmon Center is free and plentiful out front!* \nBreakout Sessions:\nEducator Recruitment\, Retention\, Diversity and Pay (Room 2) \nJennie Bryan\, 2021 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Southeast Regional Teacher of the Year \nGerrelyn Patterson\, NC A&T State University Dept of Educator Preparation Chair \nDonna Bledsoe\, 2023 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year \nRep. John Torbett \nRep. Lindsey Prather \nMental Health and School Safety (Room 6) \nOrlando Dobbin\, School Counselor \nLeah Carper\, 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year \nSen. Sydney Batch \nPreparing Students for the World They Live In (Room 3) \nPatrick Greene\, 2022 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year \nKim Jones\, 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year \nFreebird McKinney\, 2018 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year \nSchool Finance (Room 4) \nDr. Marvin Connelly\, Cumberland County Schools Superintendent \nDr. Rhonda Schuhler\, Franklin County Schools Superintendent \nGeoff Coltrane\, Office of Governor Cooper Sr. Education Advisor \nRep. Ashton Clemmons \n \n  \n \nInterested in being an Eggs & Issues 2024 sponsor? Email Jaime Detzi\, Director of Development at JDetzi@ncforum.org to learn more!
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/eggsandissues24/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award & Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Public School Forum of North Carolina is proud to announce that we will be honoring the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation at our annual Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award Gala on Thursday\, May 4th at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh.  This is always such a special event to both celebrate public education in our state and recognize leaders/organizations who have made outstanding contributions to public education. \n\n\n \nThe Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) is a statewide\, private\, family foundation that has been a catalyst for positive change in North Carolina for more than 85 years. Since its inception\, ZSR has invested more than $667 million to support the efforts of North Carolinians working to make our state a better place\, including in the area of education.  \n\n\n \nZSR believes that all children in North Carolina should have equitable\, universal access to high-quality early childhood and K-12 public education that develops the full potential of each child. Education is a foundation block of democracy and is essential for the future economic sustainability\, prosperity and ongoing vitality of our state and its communities. ZSR believes that children are best prepared to live\, work and lead in our increasingly diverse state if schools are racially\, ethnically and economically diverse and if schools value the individual experiences and contributions of each student.  \n\n\n \nThroughout the Foundation’s history\, ZSR has supported some of North Carolina’s most important statewide initiatives in education\, including: \n\nSupport for the ongoing Leandro litigation for equitable early childhood and K-12 public school funding\nNumerous programs to bolster the recruitment and retention of teachers\, particularly new teachers and teachers of color\nStart-up grants to help launch the Public School Forum of North Carolina and EdNC\, among numerous other organizations\n\n\n\n \nToday\, ZSR supports efforts that build the public will to support\, strengthen\, and fund North Carolina’s public systems of education\, as well as efforts to advance educational equity.  \n\n\n \nZSR’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all North Carolinians. ZSR’s framework for grantmaking and learning has three strategies: a state-level systemic change strategy; a community-based strategy; and an exploratory\, visionary ideas strategy. ZSR’s support for public education falls under the state-level systemic change strategy. \n  \n \nInterested in being a sponsor? Learn more. \n  \nPrevious Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award Recipients \n2019 – Barbara and Jim Goodmon\n2018 – Ann Goodnight\n2017 – Howard N. Lee\n2016 – Governor James G. Martin\, John Dornan and Jo Ann Norris\n2015 – Governor James B. “Jim” Hunt\, Jr. and Carolyn L. Hunt\n2014 – Dr. Mark Edwards\n2013 – Dr. Edward Eugene “Gene” Causby and Dr. Patricia “Pat” Ashley\n2012 – Justice Burley Mitchell and Dr. Peggy Smith\n2011 – Erskine Bowles and Dr. Sam Houston\n2010 – Lawrence L. “Larry” Seigler\n2009 – Dr. Dudley E. Flood\n2008 – Dr. William C. Harrison\n2007– Phil J. Kirk\, Jr.\n2006 – Dr. Ann T. Denlinger\n2005 – Judge Howard E. Manning\, Jr.\n2004 – Dr. Robert E. Bridges\n2003 – Dr. James F. Causby\n2002 – Dr. Tom McNeel\n2000 – Laura Bilbro-Berry\n   \n\n  \nAbout the Public School Forum \nThe Public School Forum has been working to increase educational opportunities for the state’s 1.5 million public school students for more than 35 years. Through trusted\, nonpartisan\, evidence-based research\, policy analysis and innovative programs\, the Forum works to ensure all children in our state have the opportunity to reach their full potential through equitable and meaningful public education that nourishes our state’s civic and economic impact. \n\n\n\nThe Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award \nSince 2000\, the Forum has bestowed the Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award to recognize exemplary leaders who have made outstanding contributions to public education. The award is named in honor of the late Dr. Jay Robinson\, one of our state’s most distinguished education leaders and the first president of the Public School Forum. \n\n\n\n2023 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Awardee: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation \nThe Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation has been a statewide catalyst for positive change in North Carolina for more than 80 years. Since its inception\, the Foundation has invested over $589 million into North Carolina\, including a start-up grant to help launch the Forum. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Marisa Bryant\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\, at mbryant@ncforum.org or 919-781-6643 ext. 100.
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/jayrobinson23/
LOCATION:Angus Barn Pavilion\, 9401-1 Glenwood Ave\, Raleigh\, 27617\, United States
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SUMMARY:North Carolina EPFP | 2023 Graduation and Alumni Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to invite you to an upcoming dinner! This is a great opportunity to reconnect with our growing EPFP network and celebrate the hard work of this year’s graduating cohort. \nFor alumni: \nPlease note that this event is by invitation only. There are capacity limits for this dinner; as such\, we’ll be accepting RSVPs on a first come\, first served basis. Secure your spot now and let us know that you’ll be able to attend!
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/north-carolina-epfp-2023-graduation-and-alumni-dinner/
LOCATION:Marbles Kids Museum\, 201 E Hargett St\, Raleigh\, 27601\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 Eggs & Issues Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, January 31\, 2023\, the Public School Forum will host our 9th Annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast in-person in Raleigh\, NC. \n\n\nPanelists include:\nTeacher Recruitment\, Retention and Diversity\n\nDr. Anthony Jackson\, Superintendent– Chatham County Schools\nDr. Drew Houlihan\, Superintendent– Union County Public Schools\nJacqueline  Dickens\, Educator– Edgecombe County Public Schools\nNadja Young\, Director– Education Practice\, US Public Sector at SAS\n\nMental Health\, School Safety and Culture\n\nMagan Gonzales-Smith\, Executive Director– Durham Public Schools Foundation\nMaritza Rosado\, Principal- Johnston County Public Schools\nXavier Adams\, Educator– Orange County Public Schools\nCatty Moore\, Superintendent- Wake County Public Schools\nBushra Elfgeeh\, Student– Duplin County Schools\nOnesty Sutton\, Student- Duplin County Schools\n\nWith discussion and reaction from Senator Sydney Batch\, Eugenia Floyd\, Equity Specialist for Instructional Equity– Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools\, Senator Michael Lee\, and Leah Carper\, 2022 BWF NC Teacher of the Year. \n\n \n\n  \nInterested in being an Eggs & Issues 2023 sponsor? Become a Forum Partner today!
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/eggsandissues23/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Color of Education 2022
DESCRIPTION:Color of Education is a partnership between the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity\, the Public School Forum of North Carolina\, the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University\, and the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy. Sandra Wilcox Conway of Conway and Associates also provides key partnership design for Color of Education. The partnership seeks to build bridges across the fields of research\, policy\, and practice and bring together the knowledge and perspectives of communities\, educators\, policymakers\, experts and other key stakeholders focused on achieving racial equity and dismantling systemic racism in education across the state of North Carolina. The 2022 summit will allow participants to see the connection between the past and the present to develop a deeper understanding on current educational policies which ultimately impact outcomes. \nThe key objectives for the 2022 Color of Education Summit include: \n(1) Making historical connections between the past and the present\n(2) Examining policy impact on past and present events\n(3) Networking with practioners and advocates\n(4) Modeling equitable practices and strategies\n(5) Providing resources for application\n(6) Participating in a call to action to create next needed steps or action plans \nTheme: A Walk Through History: How the Past Informs the Present \nTicket Costs: In-Person $85 – (Price includes breakfast\, lunch\, and networking reception with live entertainment) & Virtual $60
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/color-of-education-2022/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Education Policy Primer Session
DESCRIPTION:Education policy involves a wide range of interconnected issues such as school finance and facilities\, accountability and assessment\, technology\, teachers and so much more. In order to make well-informed and evidence-based decisions\, policymakers and voters face the challenge of understanding complex educational issues. To further aid that understanding The Forum will be hosting a Public Education Policy. Register now at bit.ly/Primer22
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