RALEIGH, NC (June 22, 2017) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina has named Sheronda Witter manager of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP). Sheronda has vast experience in program management, analysis, collaboration and youth development. Most recently, she served as an Extension Agent of 4-H Youth Development for North Carolina […]
Education Matters – The Latest on the State Budget
This week on Education Matters, two leading NC House members, Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke) and Rep. Graig Meyer (D-Durham, Orange), will discuss the state of the budget process and key education issues being debated. Guests: Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke) Rep. Graig Meyer (D-Durham, Orange) RESOURCES EdLines State Budget Talks https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article155167334.html Parents Could Pay More for […]
Friday Report – June 16, 2017
This week in #nced: Latest on the State Budget; Non-Traditional Teacher Prep; Parents Could Pay More for Driver’s Ed
Friday Report – June 9, 2017
This week in #nced: Schools Struggle to Meet New Class Size Rules; Bill Widening Educator Prep Passes Senate Finance
Public School Forum of NC Launches New Effort to Address Impacts of Childhood Trauma on Learning
RALEIGH, NC (June 9, 2017) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina announced today the creation of the “NC Resilience and Learning Project” to address the impacts of traumatic childhood experiences on student learning. The project was made possible with support from founding partners ChildTrust Foundation, The John M. Belk Endowment and The Belk […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Elects Tom Williams Chair-Elect; Elects New Board and Forum Members
RALEIGH, NC (June 9, 2017) – The Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina elected several new Directors and At-Large Forum members at its June 6, 2017 meeting. The two-year terms officially begin July 1, 2017. The Board of Directors elected Tom Williams as Chair-elect. Williams will succeed Michael Priddy as Board […]
Education Matters – State Board Chair Bill Cobey + Focus on Charter School Policy
State Board of Education Chairman Bill Cobey discusses proposed cuts at DPI and the ongoing power struggle with the State Superintendent and General Assembly. In the second segment, NC Charter School Advisory Board Chairman Alex Quigley and Research Triangle High School Chief School Officer Eric Grunden weigh in on recent charter school policy proposals Guests […]
Friday Report – June 2, 2017
This week in #nced: NC House Votes 80-31 to Approve Budget, Student Achievement Gap Dominates Debate Over Math
Friday Report – May 26, 2017
This week in #NCED: House education budget unveiled, new Ed Matters show, Governor’s School targeted by NC Senate
Education Matters – NC Senate Budget + Focus on Leadership in Education
This week’s show looks at the budget passed by the NC Senate, including the key education provisions and a controversial amendment passed at 3 am that appeared to target only Democratic districts for cuts. We talk with Sen. Erica Smith-Ingram whose district was hardest hit. We also talk with former NC Senator Howard Lee about […]
Friday Report – May 19, 2017
This week in #nced: Forum Honors Former Senator Howard Lee; House Weighs Statewide School Bond; Gov. School Debate
Friday Report – May 12, 2017
This week in #nced: Senate Budget Bill Analysis; NC Ranks 35th in Nation for Teacher Pay; 43rd in Per-Pupil Spending
Friday Report – May 5, 2017
This week in #nced: Cooper Nominates Three to State Board of Education; NC Retirement Benefits; Revised ELA Standards
Education Matters – Conversation with State Superintendent Mark Johnson & Importance of Early Learning
This week on Education Matters State Superintendent Mark Johnson talks HB13 class size debate, the State Board lawsuit, his listening tour and why he’s focusing on early literacy. This week’s show also includes a discussion with PNC Bank Regional President Jim Hansen and Dr. Kenneth Dodge from Duke University’s Center for Child & Family Policy […]
Friday Report – April 28, 2017
This week in #nced: Gov. Signs Reprieve on Smaller Class Sizes; Low-Performing School Labels; Charter School Changes
Education Matters – Race: Are We So Different?
Topic – Race: Are We So Different? This week we have two segments focused on the issue of race. First is a preview of an exciting new exhibition opening this week at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh called Race: Are We So Different? The second segment is a story about a group […]
Friday Report – April 21, 2017
This week in #nced: New NC Class Size Rules Could Cost Schools $388 Million More a Year
Friday Report – April 14, 2017
This week in #nced: Teaching Fellows 2.0; HB13 In Limbo; School Calendar Flexibility
Education Matters – Teaching Fellows 2.0
Topic: Teaching Fellows 2.0 A look at the proposal to re-establish a NC Teaching Fellows Program to recruit new teachers into our state’s classrooms. Guests include: Rep. Craig Horn (R-Union) Sen. Chad Barefoot (R-Franklin, Wake) Dr. Mary Ann Danowitz, Dean, NC State College of Education Danny Bland, NC Teaching Fellow, Heritage High School, Wake Forest […]
Education Matters – School Building Needs and State Employee Benefits
This week we discuss state employee and retiree benefits with guest State Treasurer Dale Folwell and we talk about the state’s critical school building needs and how to cover the $8 billion dollar price tag. Guests include: Dale Folwell, North Carolina State Treasurer Leanne Winner, Director, Governmental Relations, NC School Boards Association Kevin Leonard, Executive […]
Friday Report – April 7, 2017
This week in #nced: Roadmap of Need Released; K-3 Class Size Debate Continues; Teaching Fellows Bill Moves Forward
New Report Highlights Where Young People are Less Likely to Succeed in North Carolina
A new report released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina and its NC Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) highlights large areas of North Carolina where young people are at risk of not succeeding.
2017 Roadmap of Need
A new report released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) highlights large areas of North Carolina where young people are at risk of not succeeding.
North Carolina Healthy Out-of-School Time Recognition Program (NC HOST) launched at NC Synergy 2017
he North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs and the NC Division of Public Health today launched the Healthy Out-of-School Time Recognition Program (NC HOST) at the Synergy 2017 Conference.