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June 18, 2025

June 20 Policy Updates

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner

June 14, 2025

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 […]

Category iconFinal Word

June 6, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner

June 2, 2025

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. […]

Category iconOp-Eds

May 29, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPress Releases

May 23, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner

May 23, 2025

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 […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

May 17, 2025

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 […]

Category iconFinal Word

May 16, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner

May 9, 2025

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, […]

Category iconPolicy Corner

May 2, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner

May 2, 2025

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 […]

Category iconOp-Eds

April 25, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner

April 19, 2025

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. […]

Category iconFinal Word

April 17, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner

April 17, 2025

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 […]

Category iconOp-Eds

April 11, 2025

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. […]

Category iconPolicy Corner

April 4, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner,  Reports & Policy Analysis

April 3, 2025

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, […]

Category iconForum News,  News

March 28, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPress Releases

March 27, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner,  Reports & Policy Analysis

March 21, 2025

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 […]

Category iconNews

March 21, 2025

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 […]

Category iconForum News

March 21, 2025

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 […]

Category iconPolicy Corner,  Reports & Policy Analysis

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For nearly 40 years the Public School Forum of North Carolina has served as an indispensable and nonpartisan champion of better schools. We bring together individuals and institutions from business, education and government to study education issues, develop ideas, seek consensus, and ultimately inform and shape education policy.

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