Budget talks between North Carolina House and Senate GOP leaders have stalled, but other legislation concerning students in our schools has moved forward. This week, we take a look at […]
To Stay a Top State for Business, NC Must Become a Top State for Public Education
In 2022 and 2023, North Carolina was CNBC’s top state for business. In 2024, we were #2. Virginia took the top spot with one of the cited reasons being the […]
June 6 Policy Updates
As we await further news on the North Carolina budget, this week we turn our attention to the details of President Trump’s FY2026 budget request. This proposal would dramatically reduce […]
A Toolkit for Tomorrow’s Teachers and Today’s Realities
Last month heralded the commencement season for colleges and universities across North Carolina. Within the class of 2025 are graduates who will be the state’s next generation of classroom teachers. […]
NC Center for Resilience & Learning Releases Toolkit for Educator Preparation Programs
RALEIGH, NC (May 29, 2025) – The North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning is proud to announce the release of the Education Preparation Programs Trauma-Informed Practices Toolkit, designed specifically […]
May 23 Policy Updates
This week, all eyes are on the House as North Carolina representatives present and debate their budget proposal for the 2025-27 biennium. Our analysis takes a deeper dive into all […]
Dr. Mary Ann Wolf to Conclude Her Tenure as Executive Director of the Public School Forum of NC
Raleigh, NC (May 23, 2025) – It is with deep appreciation and respect that the Board of Directors of the Public School Forum announces the departure of our esteemed Executive […]
North Carolina Can and Should be a Leader in School Nutrition
In local public schools across North Carolina, something quietly transformative happens every day: millions of students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families. These meals can be […]
May 16 Policy Updates
The NC legislative session is really heating up this week, and we now have more clarity on which of the over 130 K12 education bills filed this session have retained […]
May 9 Policy Updates
It’s crossover week at the General Assembly, so it’s been busy in Raleigh. We continue to sort through details of which bills have moved prior to the May 8 deadline, […]
May 2 Policy Updates
As we move toward the May 8 crossover deadline, the deadline for bills to pass a full vote from one chamber and move to the other, over 130 K12 education […]
What the Department of Education Meant for My Public School Years
The U. S. Department of Education is a necessity. While the current federal administration may not agree, I’ve seen first-hand as a public school student how the Department of Education […]
April 25 Policy Updates
As we move toward the May 8 crossover deadline, the deadline for bills to pass a full vote from one chamber and move to the other, over 130 K12 education […]
Community Connections: The Power of Rural Schools and Local Businesses
In rural communities, like the many we have here in North Carolina, local public schools are often community hubs, serving as places of learning as well as connection and growth. […]
April 18 Policy Updates
As we move toward the May 8 crossover deadline, the deadline for bills to pass a full vote from one chamber and move to the other, over 130 K12 education […]
We Knew What Worked. We Still Do: The Fight to Reclaim Public Education for the Public Good
“We’re seeing a lot more folks that are leaving the classroom mid-year…a lot of kind of comings and goings,” said Erin Horne, assistant dean at NC State, in a recent […]
April 11 Policy Updates
Now that we have passed the bill filing deadlines for both the House and Senate, over 130 K12 education bills have been filed this session in the NC General Assembly. […]
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 […]
Honoring the Legacy of John Dornan, The Forum’s Founding Executive Director
John N. Dornan, the founding executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina and an extremely important figure in North Carolina public education, passed away on March 27, […]
Public School Forum Releases 2025 Local School Finance Study
RALEIGH, NC (March 28, 2025) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina’s 2025 Local School Finance Study is now available. Through this study, The Forum has highlighted variations and […]
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 […]
Public School Forum of NC Response to Executive Order to Dismantle The U.S. Department Of Education
Making sure children have strong local public schools is part of the American promise. It is in our national interest to strengthen public schools and bring together children, families, and […]
Call for Student Artists
The Public School Forum of North Carolina is seeking talented high school student artists to create original artwork celebrating our 40th anniversary. This is a paid opportunity for creative students […]
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 […]