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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: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: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:Color of Education Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Color of Education is a partnership between the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity\, 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. The Annual Color of Education Summit brings together educators\, policymakers\, researchers\, students\, parents\, community members\, and other key stakeholders focused on achieving racial equity and eliminating racial disparities in education. This year the summit will be held at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh\, North Carolina.
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/color-of-education-summit-2025/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Synergy Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) is excited to invite you and Out-of-School Time professionals from all across our state to Synergy 2025!! \nThe annual Synergy Conference brings together afterschool providers\, informal educators\, community stakeholders\, students\, business leaders\, politicians\, and others from all around North Carolina to focus on afterschool and summer learning. As always we will have an exciting line-up of engaging workshops and vibrant speakers\, unique networking opportunities\, special recognition and awards\, and meaningful professional development. \nThis year’s conference theme is Igniting Bright Futures! This theme highlights the incredible impact that afterschool professionals and programs have on children\, youth\, families\, and communities. Afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) programs serve as vital spaces where young people feel safe\, supported\, and inspired to grow. Through meaningful relationships and enriching experiences\, afterschool providers ignite curiosity\, foster resilience\, and empower students to reach their full potential.
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/synergy-conference-2025/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Western NC Education is Everyone’s Business Regional Convening
DESCRIPTION:Building a Network of Business Champions: Regional Convenings \nJoin us for one of two regional convenings for business leaders who want to work with the Public School Forum and their peers across the state to create a network of business champions for public education. A complimentary lunch will be provided.\n\nAt each convening\, we’ll bring business and community leaders and education advocates together to: \n\nBuild shared understanding of North Carolina’s education funding landscape – including where we fall compared to other states and the role of tax and revenue policy – and why addressing revenue is essential to solving systemic challenges.\nInspire business leaders to champion strong public schools as foundational to North Carolina’s economic competitiveness and long-term workforce health.\nShare feedback and ideas about how we can work together to unite around a clear\, shared vision for the future of education in North Carolina.
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/western-nc-education-is-everyones-business-regional-convening/
LOCATION:Meadowbrook Inn Hotel\, 711 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eastern and Central Education is Everyone's Business Regional Convening
DESCRIPTION:Building a Network of Business Champions: Regional Convenings \nJoin us for one of two regional convenings for business leaders who want to work with the Public School Forum and their peers across the state to create a network of business champions for public education. A complimentary lunch will be provided.\n\nAt each convening\, we’ll bring business and community leaders and education advocates together to: \n\nBuild shared understanding of North Carolina’s education funding landscape – including where we fall compared to other states and the role of tax and revenue policy – and why addressing revenue is essential to solving systemic challenges.\nInspire business leaders to champion strong public schools as foundational to North Carolina’s economic competitiveness and long-term workforce health.\nShare feedback and ideas about how we can work together to unite around a clear\, shared vision for the future of education in North Carolina.
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/eastern-and-central-education-is-everyones-business-regional-convening/
LOCATION:Hilton Greenville\, 207 Greenville Blvd SE\, Greenville\, NC\, 27835\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T080000
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SUMMARY:Eggs & Issues 2026
DESCRIPTION:Eggs & Issues is an annual breakfast event hosted by the Public School Forum of North Carolina at the beginning of each legislative session at which the Forum releases our Top Education Issues report. The Top Issues outline the Forum’s priorities for what should be at the forefront of education policy decision-making in the coming legislative biennium. Eggs & Issues also serves as an opportunity for educators\, policymakers and advocates to connect. Recent Eggs & Issues events have featured practitioner and policymaker panels\, group discussions of current education issues\, candidate forums\, and student speakers sharing their experiences in local public schools.
URL:https://www.ncforum.org/event/eggs-issues-2026/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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