As school communities continue to navigate the impacts of a global pandemic, new learning environments (remote or hybrid) have brought forth complex challenges when it comes to safely, reliably and […]
Education Matters ep. 163 National Board Certification
While each state determines its own teacher licensure and re-licensure requirements, for over thirty years the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards has worked to advance teaching through a voluntary […]
Education Matters ep. 162 Schools as Community Partners
Schools do a lot more than providing education, they are pillars in communities that also provide students’ and families’ with supports for social, emotional, and physical needs. On today’s show, […]
New Household Survey: North Carolina Is a ‘Top 10 State for Afterschool, ’ Even as Unmet Demand for Programs Increases
PRESS INQUIRIES: Please contact Dr. Sheronda Fleming, Director, NC Center for Afterschool Programs, at sfleming@ncforum.org or 919-781-6833 x135. For inquiries for the Afterschool Alliance, based in Washington, DC, please contact Lisa Lederer at lisa@prsolutionsdc.com or 202-421-5825. […]
Participate Learning Partners with the Public School Forum of North Carolina to Address Educational Equity and Trauma-Informed Schools
(RALEIGH, N.C.— December 7, 2020) The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce that Participate Learning has committed to being a Forum Partner. “We are thrilled and […]
Education Matters ep. 161 Schools and the Community
Classrooms around the world have been looking very different this fall. Between virtual learning, smaller classrooms, and split weeks, learning has evolved into a challenge for many. Here to discuss […]
Education Matters ep. 160 Career and Technical Education
Programs in career and technical education provide students from middle school through post secondary school an opportunity to learn technical, academic, and career skills. Programs in CTE are crucial, while […]
Education Matters ep. 159 Student Success during COVID-19 and Beyond Requires NC to Invest in School Support Personnel
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a bright light on the critical need for school support personnel. This past week was National School Psychologists Week, and on today’s show we take […]
Diana Paredes
Diana Paredes Afterschool STEM Expansion Vista As the Afterschool STEM Expansion Vista, Diana works with the program coordinator and director to support and continue NC CAP’s initiative to bridge the […]
Education Matters ep. 158 Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity
The culmination of the Color of Education series this week comes with an exciting launch of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity. The Flood Center has been […]
Getting Started with a School-Based Resilience Team: The Story of B.T. Bullock Elementary in Lee County
Implementing trauma-informed practices during COVID-19 By Becky Stern, NC Resilience & Learning Project Consultant Last year, when Principal Stefanie Clarke listened to a school-wide training on the impact of trauma […]
Public School Forum of NC Launches the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity
RALEIGH, NC (October 28, 2020) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce the launch of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity (Flood […]
Education Matters ep. 157 Policing in Schools and Discipline Disparities
Today on the show we will discuss racial equity focusing on discipline disparities, the school to prison pipeline, and School Resource Officers. Our goal is to share research, explore what […]
Education Matters ep. 156 Color of Education
Joining us to discuss the Color of Education are speakers and organizers of the event. Guests: Dr. William “Sandy Darity, Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy, Professor of […]
Broadband Internet – The Foundation for a Sound Basic Education
Broadband internet, defined as a download speed of 25mbps or higher, is a foundational resource for work, school, and life in North Carolina — and even more so today, as […]
Education Matters ep. 155
We kicked off our third annual Color of Education Summit virtually this week, spotlighting the intersection of race, equity, and education. Joining us to discuss this are speakers and organizers […]
Pre-K Through 12 Education and COVID-19: Landscape Analysis of Impact Indicators
In what ways and to what extent has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted racial and socioeconomic inequities in educational opportunity and access in North Carolina? This report, commissioned by the Brady […]
Education Matters ep. 153 Broadband and Digital Learning
For more than 200,000 homes with students across NC, Broadband access is limited or non-existent. Even when Broadband is available, other barriers to adoption and usage prevent many of our […]
Education Matters ep. 143 A Discussion with State Superintendent Candidates
On today’s show we have a range of topics to discuss with two special guests, Dr. Jen Mangrum, Democratic Candidate for State Superintendent, and Catherine Truitt, Republican Candidate for State […]
NC State Superintendent Candidates Participate in Conversation hosted by Public School Forum of NC
By Lindsay Wagner The two candidates running for North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jen Mangrum and Catherine Truitt, answered questions Tuesday afternoon in a virtual conversation hosted […]
Tickets Now Available for Color of Education *Virtual* Summit 2020
Summit will span month of October to offer an extended spotlight on race equity in education RALEIGH, NC (September 24, 2020) The Public School Forum of North Carolina, the Samuel […]
Education Matters ep. 152 STEM Engagement
In last week’s episode, we were able to discuss the need for ongoing STEM investments and exposure to high-quality STEM content, as early as Kindergarten. These discussions bring awareness to […]
2020 Education Policy Primer
The Public School Forum of North Carolina has released the 2020 North Carolina Education Primer, which serves as a fact-based introduction to educational policymaking in NC. The Primer serves as […]
Across North Carolina, the Barriers — and Solutions — to Broadband Internet Access for Students and Families are Multi-Layered
By Lindsay Wagner As families embark upon a school year like none before, most public school districts in North Carolina are largely relying on a household’s ability to access a […]