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November 11, 2023

Achieving Equity Together

Together we can achieve so much more. The Color of Education Summit brings together educators, policymakers, researchers, students, parents, community members, and other key stakeholders focused on achieving racial equity […]

Category iconFinal Word

November 10, 2023

Public School Forum Releases 2023 Roadmap of Need

RALEIGH, NC (November 10, 2023) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina has published the 2023 Roadmap of Need, a whole child needs assessment for North Carolina youth presenting […]

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November 9, 2023

Over 75 North Carolina Businesses Convene at Summit on Public Education

RALEIGH, NC (November 9, 2023) – Executives from over 75 businesses from across NC gathered in Raleigh this week to discuss the state of public education in North Carolina. Hosted […]

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October 27, 2023

The Critical Role of Afterschool and Expanded Learning for Students, Schools, and Communities

Children are spending an average of 80% of their days outside of school, and the way that they spend this time has crucial implications, both for their achievement in the […]

Category iconFinal Word

October 27, 2023

North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs Honors 2023 Afterschool Champions During Lights On Afterschool Celebration at North Carolina Executive Mansion

RALEIGH, NC (October 27, 2023)– The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs hosted a Lights On Afterschool reception on October 26 in Raleigh as part of the national Lights On […]

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October 26, 2023

Public School Forum Releases Study on Teacher Recruitment and Retention Trends Across North Carolina and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

RALEIGH, NC (October 26, 2023) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina has published a report aimed at better understanding and solving the ongoing challenges with teacher recruitment and […]

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October 26, 2023

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Trends Across North Carolina and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Category iconResearch,  Research & Resources

October 19, 2023

North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs Names 2023 Afterschool Champions as Part of Lights On Afterschool Celebration

RALEIGH, NC (October 19, 2023)– The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs will host a Lights On Afterschool reception on October 26 in Raleigh as part of the national Lights […]

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October 17, 2023

North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning Publishes 5 Key Findings with Action Steps to Improve the Well-Being of NC’s Children

RALEIGH, NC (October 17, 2023)- North Carolina, like the rest of the nation, is facing a wave of mental health needs among its students. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly […]

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October 7, 2023

800 Education Stakeholders Engage in Annual Color of Education Summit in Raleigh

RALEIGH, NC (October 7, 2023) – The annual Color Education Summit was held Saturday, October 7 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Color of Education is a partnership between the […]

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September 29, 2023

Supporting Teachers So They Can Support Students

As I’ve said many times, teachers are the number-one school-related factor influencing student outcomes. Teachers have the immense responsibility of preparing our children to be educated and well-equipped community members. […]

Category iconFinal Word

September 22, 2023

2023 Conference Budget Analysis

BUDGET STATUS: At time of publishing, the 2023 North Carolina state budget has passed both chambers of the NCGA, and the Governor has stated that he will allow the budget […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis

September 8, 2023

Moments of Hope from the 2023-24 North Carolina Teacher, Principal and Superintendent of the Year

For this week’s Final Word we are so pleased to hear from our Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year and Superintendent of the Year about what gives them […]

Category iconFinal Word

September 5, 2023

Registration is Now Open for the 2023 Synergy Conference for Out-of-School Time Professionals

RALEIGH, NC (September 5, 2023)– The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs invites you to attend the 2023 Synergy Conference for Out-of-School Time professionals on November 13-14 in Chapel Hill, […]

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September 1, 2023

Final Word: Back-to-School 2023-24

Students across North Carolina are back in school. Over 1.4 million students in our public schools approached the school year ready to learn, and our educators met those students with […]

Category iconFinal Word

August 31, 2023

6 Recommendations to Bring Accountability and Transparency to North Carolina’s School Voucher Program

RALEIGH, NC (August 31, 2023) – Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina General Assembly are seeking to expand and increase funding for one of the state’s private school voucher programs, […]

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August 29, 2023

6 Recommendations to Bring Accountability and Transparency to North Carolina’s School Voucher Program

The Opportunity Scholarships program in its current or expanded form represents significant investment of taxpayer dollars to support private and parochial schools. Similar to public schools and public charter schools, […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis,  Reports

August 17, 2023

Program Coordinator, NC Center for Afterschool Programs

The Public School Forum of North Carolina is seeking a full time dynamic, passionate, and capable individual to support the programmatic and policy efforts of the NC Center for Afterschool […]

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August 1, 2023

Tickets and Registration Now Available for Hybrid 2023 Color of Education Summit featuring Lisa Delpit & Jerry Craft

RALEIGH, NC (August 1, 2023) – Dr. Lisa Delpit will deliver the keynote address at this year’s 3 Color of Education Summit on October 7, 2023. Lisa D. Delpit is […]

Category iconColor of Education,  Press Releases

June 30, 2023

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

RALEIGH, NC (June 30, 2023) – At its June 2023 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina approved several new Directors and At-Large Advisors […]

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June 1, 2023

Final Word: Financial Literacy for North Carolina’s Students

Starting with the class of 2024, students in NC must successfully complete an economics and personal finance course for graduation. This course includes budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt. These […]

Category iconFinal Word

May 25, 2023

Dudley Flood Center Continues Mapping the Movement with Event in Durham

On May 17th, 1954, the Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka struck down the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson ruling. This ruling made state-sanctioned segregation in schools […]

Category iconFlood Center

May 25, 2023

Final Word: Hope for North Carolina’s Teacher Pipeline

Teachers are the number one school-related factor affecting student outcomes. Knowing this, it should go without saying that teachers are vital to our public education system. Unfortunately, like in many […]

Category iconFinal Word

May 16, 2023

NC Has Money — Just Not for Public Education

The State of North Carolina has money. In 2022, North Carolina had over $6 billion in unappropriated funds. This year, North Carolina is expected to have at least $3 billion […]

Category iconOp-Eds & Analysis

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