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January 31, 2023

Public School Forum Releases Top Education Issues during Ninth Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast

RALEIGH, NC (January 31, 2023)-  The Public School Forum of North Carolina released its Top Education Issues for 2023 today during its ninth annual Eggs & Issues event. This year’s […]

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January 27, 2023

The Final Word: The Importance of Student Voice

Oftentimes when we discuss education we hear from parents, educators, legislators and advocates about what’s best for students. All of those groups undoubtedly bring something important to the conversation, but […]

Category iconFinal Word

January 26, 2023

LaTanya Pattillo Appointed Chair-Elect of the Public School Forum of North Carolina

RALEIGH, NC (January 26, 2023) – The Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina has selected LaTanya Pattillo to serve as the chair-elect. Pattillo’s chair-elect role […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

January 19, 2023

Final Word: What North Carolina’s Regional Teachers of the Year Want You to Know

For this Final Word our 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year shared what they wish for people to know about public education. Clinton Todd, Northeast North […]

Category iconFinal Word

December 16, 2022

Final Word: Words of Hope From North Carolina’s Regional Teachers of the Year

For this Final Word our 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year shared what gives them hope. Leah Carper, 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of […]

Category iconFinal Word

December 16, 2022

2022 Impact Report

The 2022 Impact Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Forum’s work for the year including events, publications and network reach.

Category iconFeatured,  Forum News

December 14, 2022

Elizabeth Anderson Named Director of North Carolina Center for After School Programs

RALEIGH, NC (December, 14 2022)– The Public School Forum of North Carolina has named Elizabeth Anderson the new Director of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs. Anderson brings with […]

Category iconFeatured,  Press Releases

November 17, 2022

The Final Word: Words From Dr. Dudley Flood

We are so pleased to have been joined by Dr. Dudley Flood who has been deep in this work, trying to ensure that every child in North Carolina has access […]

Category iconEducation Matters,  Final Word,  Forum News

November 4, 2022

Leandro Ruling Upholds Right to a Sound Basic Education for Every Child in NC

MEDIA CONTACT Chanté Russell, Communications Analyst crussell@ncforum.org (919)-781-6833 ext. 113 Public School Forum of North Carolina & Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity Statement on Supreme Court Ruling […]

Category iconFeatured,  News

October 21, 2022

Final Word: Election Season is Upon Us, and Education is on the Ballot

Early voting has begun in North Carolina, and the importance of the 2022 election cannot be overstated. The outcome of the soon-to-be-decided races will have far-reaching implications for critically important […]

Category iconEducation Matters,  Final Word

October 14, 2022

Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Inaugural North Carolina Educator Pipeline Collaborative Cohort

RALEIGH, NC (October 14, 2022)- The Public School Forum of North Carolina is working to ensure that all North Carolina students have access to a diverse, highly effective educator workforce. […]

Category iconNews,  Press Releases

September 23, 2022

Final Word: Licensure Pathways, Recruitment and Retention

It’s no secret that well-prepared, effective teachers are invaluable in the classroom. Research shows us that teachers are the number one school-related factor that impacts student outcomes. You have probably […]

Category iconEducation Matters,  Final Word

September 22, 2022

Final Word: What Gives You Hope? Our 2022 NC Principal of the Year and 2021 and 2022 Teachers of the Year Share What Inspires Them

We recently had the opportunity to talk with our 2022 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year, Dr. Patrick Greene, and our 2021 and 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teachers […]

Category iconEducation Matters,  Final Word

September 19, 2022

5 Actions We (NC) Can Take Now for our Kids, our Teachers, and our Schools

If you talked to a parent or educator in the past month, along with the enthusiasm for back to school, you probably heard about the shortages of teachers and staff […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis

September 14, 2022

North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning Announces Rebrand

RALEIGH, NC (September 14, 2022)- The North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning, formerly known as the North Carolina Resilience & Learning Project, is excited to share a name change […]

Category iconPress Releases

September 1, 2022

Public School Forum of North Carolina Releases North Carolina Education Policy Primer 2022, Announces Public Primer Session

RALEIGH, NC (September 1, 2022)- The Public School Forum of North Carolina has released the 2022 North Carolina Education Policy Primer, which serves as a fact-based guide to public education […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

September 1, 2022

2022 Education Policy Primer

The Public School Forum of North Carolina has released the 2022 North Carolina Education Primer, which serves as a fact-based guide to public education in North Carolina. The Primer provides […]

Category iconPolicymaker’s Education Primer

August 25, 2022

Tickets Now Available for 2022 Color of Education Summit featuring Dr. Jelani Cobb

Raleigh, NC (August 25, 2022) — Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia University and a staff writer at The New Yorker, writing on race, history, justice, politics, and democracy will […]

Category iconColor of Education,  Flood Center,  Press Releases

July 29, 2022

North Carolina’s Schools are in Crisis, We Must Adequately Fund Them

“We don’t have any teacher applicants for our vacancies,” said two superintendents from rural North Carolina public school districts. Think about that.  If they do not find qualified replacements or […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis

July 22, 2022

Dudley Flood Center Launches Cohort 2 of the Rural Teacher Leader Network

RALEIGH, NC (July 22, 2022) – Last year, the Public School Forum of North Carolina convened the inaugural cohort of the Rural Teacher Leadership Network, which is designed to bring […]

Category iconPress Releases

June 16, 2022

Dudley Flood Center Statement on Extending the Child Nutrition Waiver Authority (S. 379)

RALEIGH, NC (June 16, 2022) – The Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity works collaboratively to advocate for structural changes in policy and practice to build an equitable […]

Category iconFlood Center,  Forum News,  Press Releases

June 16, 2022

Public School Forum of North Carolina Approves New Board Members and Advisory Board Members  

RALEIGH, NC (June 17, 2022) – At its June 2022 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina approved several new Directors and At-Large Advisors […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

June 14, 2022

Public School Forum Releases Interactive Local School Finance Study

For more than 30 years, the Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Local School Finance Study has highlighted variations and trends in local spending for public education across our state’s […]

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June 14, 2022

Public School Forum Releases Focus Group Recommendations for Pathways to Excellence for Teaching Professionals

RALEIGH, NC (June 14, 2022) – The State Board of Education, the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC), and the NC Department of Public Instruction have been developing a […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

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#NCED On the latest @NCEDmatters we were joined by students from New Hanover County as well as @Kayce23Smith and @BettinaUmstead to discuss the importance of student voice. Watch the full episode now: youtube.com/watch?v=0cvC-p…

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RT @ncecf Some of our team attended #EggsandIssues23 last week. Here is our reflection on the highlights from @theNCForum, Prioritizing NC Funding & Education Pay buff.ly/3x0yEQ5 pic.twitter.com/HOQY2zDJMC

About a day ago

Our state’s economy is booming, but we must do more to prepare North Carolinians for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Mark your calendar for Feb. 6th and join @myFutureNC’s virtual State of Educational Attainment event. #2MillionBy2030 #NCED Register: form.jotform.com/223534139765… pic.twitter.com/nZaX9OqSZl

About 2 days ago

RT @nckhui If you compare the 2018-19 & 2022-23 school years, there's been a 200% increase in the number of North Carolina teacher vacancies on the 40th day of classes. In 2018-19, there were 1,698.05 vacancies. That figure has tripled to 5,091.46 vacancies this school year. #nced #ncpol pic.twitter.com/UUu2sFCwC3

About 4 days ago

#NCED "There are a lot of stakeholders in public education and no one wants to feel ignored. However, if we do not prioritize the voice of school’s main stakeholders, their students, we’re missing the point," writes @maryannwolfed. Read more: ncforum.org/2023/the-final…

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