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 […]
Celebrating the 50 Year Legacy of IDEA
Fifty years ago, the first iteration of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was signed into law, transforming the American education system by guaranteeing that students with disabilities have the […]
SB 227 Eliminating “DEI” in Public Education
It’s been a busy week at the NC General Assembly, with lots of legislation introduced that could have significant impacts on our students, schools, and educators. One bill that’s getting […]
NC Bring Your Legislator to School Day is now NC Legislators in Schools Week
RALEIGH, NC (March 7, 2025)- After two successful years of strengthening connections between North Carolina’s local public schools and lawmakers, Bring Your Legislator to School Day is expanding to become […]
Potential Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education
According to various reports, President Trump will likely soon issue an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. This is a threat to the future of public education nationwide […]
Exploring Weighted Student Funding in North Carolina
In 2023, Senators Lee, Galey, and Barnes sponsored a bill that would convert North Carolina’s funding formula to a weighted student funding (WSF) model. Nationally, 41 states use student-based funding […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina to Honor Mebane Rash and Tom Oxholm at the 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Gala
RALEIGH, NC (February 7, 2025)- The Public School Forum of North Carolina will honor Mebane Rash and Tom Oxholm at the 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award Gala on Thursday, […]
The 2025 Long Session Presents Exciting Opportunity
January marked the beginning of the 2025 long session for the North Carolina General Assembly. As this session begins, we are at a critical point for public education in our […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Statement on Federal Policy Changes Impacting Education
As a nonpartisan organization, the Public School Forum of North Carolina has maintained only one bias since our founding nearly 40 years ago: we believe in the value of public […]