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 2021, a two-day virtual summit that will bring together people from all over North Carolina to exchange ideas and strategies that address systemic racial inequities […]
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 have been spending time on the ground in NC and share what they consider to be critical issues during Covid recovery and in the coming […]
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, 2019 NC Teacher of the Year Dr. Pamela Baldwin, Head of School, Global Scholars Academy Marco Garcia, Student, ECU Reagan Razon, Student Emmaline Rhodes, Student […]
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 upside down. During this time period, for which no words seem to adequately capture all of the challenges everyone has faced, we can say this: […]
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 in different, yet very necessary ways. Joining us to discuss these roles are Lindsay Wagner, the Director of Communications for the Public School Forum, and […]
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 for two-year terms that officially begin July 1, 2021. “The Forum’s Board of Directors and Advisory Board bring together accomplished individuals with diverse backgrounds […]
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 ever before, we know we need to listen and learn from our educators so that we take these lessons and move forward in ways that […]
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 recent creation of North Carolina’s Beginning Teacher of the Year program as they discuss what impacts teachers, the needs of the classroom, and how they […]
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 make learning gains. Yet a study released today finds that even before the pandemic, some 400,713 North Carolina children and youth were without access to […]
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 Committee today, incites a fear-based approach to limit teachers’ ability to discuss the reality of racism in the United States and would limit students’ […]
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 includes developing pathways to ensure that all students have equitable access to high-quality and well-prepared teachers and elevating the importance of social and emotional learning, […]
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 includes developing pathways to ensure that all students have equitable access to high quality and well prepared teachers and elevating the importance of social and […]
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 year’s conference theme is Revolutionizing Afterschool: Renew-Reconnect-Rise. The Synergy Conference brings together hundreds of afterschool and expanded learning program directors, staff, K-12 educators, and college […]
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. Today, we will hear more about what opportunities exist in our communities and schools and what we need to do as a state to move […]
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 public school in our state. The Assessment and Accountability systems in our state play a critical role in our students’ educational experiences, opportunities, and outcomes. […]
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 Communities.” Leading organizations in the field of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), including the Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), as well as […]
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 guests are here today to talk about the importance of early childhood learning and support and what needs to happen across North Carolina to give […]
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 and families during COVID-19. As we begin to transition from COVID relief to COVID recovery, the Public School Forum of NC recommends several actions that […]
Education Matters ep. 171 The Science of Reading
The data is clear about the importance of children being able to read on grade level by third grade as a foundation of their education and future success. Today, we will delve into some shifts in how we think about early literacy and the direction the state and other partners are heading in regard to […]
Education Matters ep. 170 Developing a School Finance System that Provides Adequate, Equitable, and Efficient Resources to Every Child
Our schools require significant human and fiscal resources, and the way our schools are funded is an important key to supporting our schools and ensuring we are able to provide a high-quality and equitable education for all students. Here to talk about it are Jim Deal, Chair of the Finance Committee on the Leandro Commission, […]
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Education Matters ep. 169 A Qualified and Well-Prepared Teacher in Every Classroom
Teachers are the backbone of society, they inspire, motivate, and educate the next generation, which is why recruitment and retention are fundamental when it comes to our teachers. Here to talk more about this topic are Jennifer Bryan, 2021 Southeast Regional Teacher of the Year, Rep. Jeffery Elmore, and Charlene Pittman, Assistant Superintendent, Edgecombe County […]
Education Matters ep. 168 A Qualified and Well-Prepared Principal in Every School
School leadership is a critical component when it comes to effective learning outcomes. On today’s show, we will be talking with some amazing guests about the system of principal development and recruitment for a qualified and well-prepared principal in every school. Guests: Dr. Shirley Prince, Executive Director – North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association […]