RALEIGH, N.C. (September 3, 2021) — This week, the NC General Assembly passed a final version of HB 324 and sent it on to the Governor. Since this bill was […]
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Education Matters ep. 184
On this episode, we’ll hear from the two most recent North Carolina principals of the year about the coming school year, teacher recruitment, and what schools need now more than ever. […]
Education Matters ep. 183 The Impact of HB 324 on Students, Educators and Classrooms
Last week the forum hosted a town hall meeting to share thoughts about HB 324 and hear from educators, lawmakers, and students about how this bill affects students, educators, and […]
Education Matters ep. 182 Back to School
The school year is quickly approaching, and students will soon be back to in-person learning. Today, we will talk with the 2021 and 2020 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teachers of […]
Tickets and Registration Now Available for Virtual Color of Education 2021 featuring Nikole Hannah-Jones
Raleigh, NC (August 5, 2021) — Award-winning author and journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, who kicked off the Color of Education series in 2018, returns this year to headline Color of Education […]
Education Matters ep. 181 A Conversation with National Leaders
Today we delve into education issues with two special guests, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and U.S. Representative Alma Adams from the NC 12th district. These two life-long educators […]
Education Matters ep. 180 Increasing Diversity in STEM
Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity Student Voices Series, Increasing Diversity in STEM Guests: Ge Imoudu, Founder, Executive Director, STEM Skool Dr. Jamie Lathan, Dean, NCSSM Mariah Morris, […]
Part 2: Budget Analysis 2021-23 — North Carolina’s children deserve a state budget that prioritizes their future
by Mary Ann Wolf, PhD We have made it well over a year now since the onset of COVID-19, when our lives — and our public schools — were turned […]
Education Matters ep. 179 Budget and Priorities: Federal, State, and Local Roles in Education
Today on our show, we’d like to take the time to explain the federal, state and local roles in education, and how each of those actors contribute to supporting education […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Elects New Board Members and Advisory Board Members
RALEIGH, NC (June 9, 2021) – At its June 2021 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina approved several new Directors and At-Large Advisors […]
Education Matters ep. 187: Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity Student Voices Panel: Ensuring Access to Rigorous Coursework
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Moving Forward: Leveraging Lessons from COVID-19 in Education
This past year brought incredible challenges; and yet, we know that there are lessons we can learn from those who experienced teaching and learning during COVID-19. And perhaps more than […]
Education Matters ep. 177 2021 NC Teachers of the Year
Today we have the privilege to hear from two incredible North Carolina teachers of the year as well as Dr. Jim Causby, a longtime school superintendent and advocate for the […]
New Study: North Carolina Parents Praise Summer Learning Programs But, Even Before COVID-19, Programs Were Out of Reach for Many North Carolina Children
WASHINGTON, DC — After a year of isolation, learning loss, and trauma for many students, this summer will be especially important for young people to begin to heal, re-connect, and […]
Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity/ Public School Forum Statement on HB 324
Our legislators, on both sides of the aisle, continually reference their support of education for all students. However, the most recent version of House Bill 324, which passed the House […]
Education Matters ep. 176 Looking Ahead to Leandro Implementation (Part 2)
As we continue to move through this time of transition and recovery from COVID-19, many critical issues continue to be top of mind for our schools, educators, and students. That […]
Education Matters ep. 175 Looking Ahead to Leandro Implementation (Part 1)
As we continue to move through this time of transition and recovery from COVID-19, many critical issues continue to be top of mind for our schools, educators, and students. That […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces the NC Center for Afterschool Programs’ 17th Annual Synergy Conference
RALEIGH, NC (April 21, 2021) – The Public School Forum’s NC Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) will virtually host its 17th annual Synergy Conference on April 27-30, 2021. This […]
Education Matters ep. 174 Aligning Highschool to Postsecondary and Career Expectations
Through the work of myFutureNC, the state of North Carolina has set an ambitious goal for 2 million North Carolinians to have a high-quality postsecondary credential or degree by 2030. […]
Education Matters ep. 173 Assessment and Accountability
Many of you are well aware of the state assessments that students in North Carolina take each year and the accountability system that assigns a letter grade to each traditional […]
Navigating the Spring Return to School: An Educator’s Social and Emotional Learning Toolbox
By: Stacey Craig, NC Resilience & Learning Project Consultant On March 26, the Urban Assembly and SEL4US hosted the second annual International SEL Day, with the theme “Building Bonds, Reimagining […]
Education Matters ep. 172 Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education, care, and support provide our children with the foundation to do well in school and in life and are critical for our families and our state. Our […]
Supporting North Carolina’s Public Schools: From COVID Relief to COVID Recovery
Thanks to quick actions on the part of federal, state and local leaders, North Carolina’s public schools have been able to develop incredible innovations to meet the needs of children […]