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March 31, 2023

Public School Forum of NC Analysis of House Budget Proposal

The NC House released its budget proposal on Wednesday. We were pleased to see that the budget includes many of the items called for in our 2023-24 Top Education Issues, […]

Category iconOp-Eds

March 29, 2023

$1B Out of Public Schools Will Hit Rural Communities Hardest

Last week legislation was introduced to provide $1 billion of your tax dollars to pay to send children, regardless of a family’s financial or educational need, to any private school […]

Category iconOp-Eds

March 15, 2023

Public School Forum of NC Statement on Governor Cooper’s Proposed 2023-25 Budget

(Raleigh, NC) March 15, 2023 — Governor Cooper’s 2023-25 biennium budget proposes significant and much-needed investments in public education to meet the needs of children and communities across the state […]

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March 15, 2023

Teachers Never Quit Because of Kids

Last November, three weeks before I resigned, some students in a class I was covering asked, “Why doesn’t anyone want to teach anymore, Ms. Jackson?” (they had no regular teacher […]

Category iconOp-Eds

March 14, 2023

Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity & Public School Forum of North Carolina Statement on Proposed House Bill 187

(Raleigh, NC) March 14, 2023 — North Carolina’s Constitution commands that “equal opportunities be provided for all students.” Every student deserves a safe and nurturing learning environment in which they can […]

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March 10, 2023

Public School Forum Releases 2023 Local School Finance Study

RALEIGH, NC (March 10, 2023)- The Public School Forum of North Carolina’s 2023 Local School Finance Study is now available. Through the Local School Finance Study The Forum has highlighted […]

Category iconPress Releases

March 2, 2023

The Final Word: Culturally Responsive Curriculum

When students enter a classroom, they bring with them their entire selves. Their identities, strengths and weaknesses, their interests, and their culture often impact how students engage and what they […]

Category iconFinal Word

March 1, 2023

Dudley Flood Center Hosts First Mapping the Movement Event

In conjunction with Black History Month, education stakeholders and activists from across North Carolina gathered in Durham on February 20 for the Dudley Flood Center’s first Mapping the Movement for […]

Category iconFlood Center,  News

February 7, 2023

Joint Reflections from Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity and the Public School Forum of North Carolina on Senate Bill 49

February marks the month set aside to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans. It is also a time for reflection on the progress made and work that remains […]

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February 6, 2023

Dudley Flood Center Announces Western Rural Teacher Leader Network Cohort

Raleigh, NC (February 6,  2023) — The Rural Teacher Leadership Network (RTLN), is designed to bring together diverse groups of educators across North Carolina who seek to strengthen their practice, […]

Category iconFlood Center,  Press Releases

February 2, 2023

Final Word: Choosing Students Over Politics

The polarization of the last few years is undeniable. Many people have chosen vehement support of their own side over any alternative without even exploring those alternatives, but that should […]

Category iconOp-Eds

January 31, 2023

Public School Forum Releases Top Education Issues during Ninth Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast

RALEIGH, NC (January 31, 2023)-  The Public School Forum of North Carolina released its Top Education Issues for 2023 today during its ninth annual Eggs & Issues event. This year’s […]

Category iconPress Releases,  Top Education Issues Archive

January 27, 2023

The Final Word: The Importance of Student Voice

Oftentimes when we discuss education we hear from parents, educators, legislators and advocates about what’s best for students. All of those groups undoubtedly bring something important to the conversation, but […]

Category iconFinal Word

January 26, 2023

LaTanya Pattillo Appointed Chair-Elect of the Public School Forum of North Carolina

RALEIGH, NC (January 26, 2023) – The Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina has selected LaTanya Pattillo to serve as the chair-elect. Pattillo’s chair-elect role […]

Category iconForum News,  Press Releases

January 19, 2023

Final Word: What North Carolina’s Regional Teachers of the Year Want You to Know

For this Final Word our 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year shared what they wish for people to know about public education. Clinton Todd, Northeast North […]

Category iconFinal Word

December 16, 2022

Final Word: Words of Hope From North Carolina’s Regional Teachers of the Year

For this Final Word our 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year shared what gives them hope. Leah Carper, 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of […]

Category iconFinal Word

December 16, 2022

2022 Impact Report

The 2022 Impact Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Forum’s work for the year including events, publications and network reach.

Category iconForum News

December 14, 2022

Elizabeth Anderson Named Director of North Carolina Center for After School Programs

RALEIGH, NC (December, 14 2022)– The Public School Forum of North Carolina has named Elizabeth Anderson the new Director of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs. Anderson brings with […]

Category iconPress Releases

November 17, 2022

The Final Word: Words From Dr. Dudley Flood

We are so pleased to have been joined by Dr. Dudley Flood who has been deep in this work, trying to ensure that every child in North Carolina has access […]

Category iconEducation Matters,  Final Word,  Forum News

November 4, 2022

Leandro Ruling Upholds Right to a Sound Basic Education for Every Child in NC

MEDIA CONTACT Chanté Russell, Communications Analyst crussell@ncforum.org (919)-781-6833 ext. 113 Public School Forum of North Carolina & Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity Statement on Supreme Court Ruling […]

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October 21, 2022

Final Word: Election Season is Upon Us, and Education is on the Ballot

Early voting has begun in North Carolina, and the importance of the 2022 election cannot be overstated. The outcome of the soon-to-be-decided races will have far-reaching implications for critically important […]

Category iconEducation Matters,  Final Word

October 14, 2022

Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Inaugural North Carolina Educator Pipeline Collaborative Cohort

RALEIGH, NC (October 14, 2022)- The Public School Forum of North Carolina is working to ensure that all North Carolina students have access to a diverse, highly effective educator workforce. […]

Category iconNews,  Press Releases

September 23, 2022

Final Word: Licensure Pathways, Recruitment and Retention

It’s no secret that well-prepared, effective teachers are invaluable in the classroom. Research shows us that teachers are the number one school-related factor that impacts student outcomes. You have probably […]

Category iconEducation Matters,  Final Word

September 22, 2022

Final Word: What Gives You Hope? Our 2022 NC Principal of the Year and 2021 and 2022 Teachers of the Year Share What Inspires Them

We recently had the opportunity to talk with our 2022 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year, Dr. Patrick Greene, and our 2021 and 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teachers […]

Category iconEducation Matters,  Final Word

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