Public School Forum

A think-and-do tank committed to North Carolina public schools

2014 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. The Roadmap of Need, an annual report from NC CAP, uses data on health, youth behavior and safety, education, and economic […]

Public School Forum Expanding Education Policy Fellowship Program to Western North Carolina in 2015

RALEIGH, NC (December 4, 2014) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina announced today it will expand the North Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) to Western North Carolina beginning in 2015. The program focuses on preparing high-potential teachers, as well as school and district administrators, for leadership roles in education and related fields. […]

Forum Partners with Appalachian State through GEAR UP grant

Public School Forum proud to partner with Appalachian State through GEAR UP grant The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce its partnership with Appalachian State University as the recipient of two grants totaling nearly $30 million from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of low-income students who are […]

Public School Forum of North Carolina launches new initiative to support local business-education partnerships

RALEIGH, NC (August 8, 2014) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina today announced the formation of a new initiative to support local business-education partnerships across the state. The new effort, NC Education Partners, will provide a platform for information and best practice sharing, while creating opportunities for collaboration and joint capacity-building initiatives to […]

Public School Forum of North Carolina Receives $619,000 in New Grants

RALEIGH, NC (August 7, 2014) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce it has received $555,000 in new grant funding, as well as $64,000 of in-kind support, to support the group’s education research and policy work aimed at shaping world-class public schools in North Carolina. The new grants include: • […]

North Carolina Should Stay the Course on Common Core: Best option for students and State budget

The Public School Forum of North Carolina today released a new policy brief urging the State of North Carolina to continue to move forward implementing the Common Core State Standards. The full brief can be accessed here. “The Common Core standards give students the best opportunity to graduate college and career ready and able to compete […]

Open Position: Finance Manager

The Public School Forum is accepting applications for a full time Finance Manager. The Finance Manager reports to the President & Executive Director casino online and is responsible for developing, tracking and maintaining a strong and accurate financial plan and budget for the organization. Learn more about the position: Finance Manager Job Posting

2013 Roadmap of Need

After a series of exciting regional meetings across North Carolina with great conversations among afterschool providers, education professionals, and other community leaders, NC CAP is excited to release the 2013 Roadmap of Need. The 2013 Roadmap of Need builds upon the first version of the Roadmap released in 2010 by NC CAP.  The revised Roadmap […]