Originally Published in the Public School Forum’s Friday Report on 8/11/17 — A new principal pay plan enacted this year by the General Assembly drew pointed comments and concerns at last week’s State Board of Education’s (SBE) meeting. The 2017 changes dramatically overhaul how the state’s principals and assistant principals are compensated. With North Carolina currently […]
Education Matters – A Closer Look at the NC Innovative School District & New Teacher Pay Pilots
Topic: Closer Look: NC Innovative School District & New Teacher Pay Pilots The new – and controversial – NC Innovative School District, formerly known as the Achievement School District, is slated to begin taking over some of the state’s lowest performing public schools. We talk with Innovative School District Superintendent Dr. Eric Hall. We also […]
Education Matters – A New Direction for Leandro Case
Topic: A New Direction for Leandro Case The now 20-year old landmark Leandro case on education quality and equity in North Carolina’s public schools just took a surprising new turn. We talk with Melanie Black Dubis, lead counsel for the plaintiff school districts. We also meet Dr. Nicole Hurd, Founder and CEO of the College Advising […]
Friday Report – August 4, 2017
The Friday Report August 4, 2017 Forum News This Week on Education Matters: A New Direction for Leandro Case This week’s show looks at the now 20-year old landmark Leandro case on education quality and equity in North Carolina’s public schools which just took a surprising new turn. We talk with Melanie Black Dubis, lead counsel […]
Education Matters – Should Large NC School Districts Be Broken Up?
House Bill 704 passed by the NC General Assembly in June sets up a study committee to explore breaking up large school districts — Wake and Mecklenburg are the state’s two largest ones. Critics of the bill say it could lead to re-segregation of our public schools. We look at the bill, what’s next, and […]
Friday Report – July 28, 2017
This week in #nced: Debate Over School Funding; Low-Performing Schools Will Get Less Help Under State Budget Cut
Friday Report – July 21, 2017
This week in #nced: State Board of Ed to Appeal Court Ruling; Fewer NC Kids Attending Traditional Public Schools
Education Matters – Retiree Health Benefits Elimination
The budget just passed by the NC General Assembly eliminates retiree health benefits for teachers and all state employees hired after January 2021. What will be the impact of this major change in state employee benefits? Guests: Richard Rogers, Executive Director, NC Retired Governmental Employees Association Ardis Watkins, Legislative Affairs Director, State Employees Association of […]
James Ford Talks Teacher Retention with Betsy DeVos
By James E. Ford As I arrived at the US Department of Education on Tuesday morning, I didn’t fully know what to expect. I had been invited to participate in a roundtable discussion with fellow former teachers to discuss teacher retention and why we left the classroom. I have many opinions on the topic and […]
July 14, 2017 Friday Report
This week in #nced: New Law Directs Money to Teachers Who Lost Out on Bonus; NC PreK Efforts; Draft ESSA State Plan
Friday Report – July 7, 2017
The Friday Report July 7, 2017 Forum News This Week on Education Matters: Child Well-Being in North Carolina How does North Carolina stack up compared to other states when it comes to child well-being? This week we explore the key indicators of child well-being and what the state can do to improve the lives of […]
Education Matters – Child Well-Being in North Carolina
How does North Carolina stack up compared to other states when it comes to child well-being? The short answer – not great. This week we explore the key indicators of child well-being and what the state can do to improve the lives of NC children. Guests: Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary, NC Department of Health and […]
Friday Report – June 30, 2017
The Friday Report June 30, 2017 This week the General Assembly overrode the Governor’s veto of the budget, and SB 257 (Appropriations Act of 2017) goes into effect for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017. After two back-to-back midnight sessions, and an unforgiving schedule of double- and triple-booked Committees all week long, the […]
Education Matters – State Budget Focus
With an actual budget in hand with votes this week, we talk with key education advocates for their take on the budget and with two journalists who’ve been covering the budget process about how this came together and what’s next. Guests include: Mark Jewell, President, NC Association of Educators Katherine Joyce, Executive Director, NC Association […]
Friday Report – June 23, 2017
This week in #nced: #NCGA passes state budget; June 29 Court Case May Determine Control of Public Education in NC
Sheronda Witter to Lead North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs
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