The N.C. Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the state’s “Opportunity Scholarships” program cements North Carolina’s status as one of 14 states with voucher programs that use taxpayer dollars to pay private school tuition. The court’s decision comes at a time when the General Assembly is debating expanding the voucher program. Last year the legislature provided almost […]
New analysis shows strong correlation between economic conditions and educational outcomes in North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC & DURHAM, NC (July 15, 2015) – A new white paper released today by MetaMetrics® finds a strong correlation between poverty and low academic performance in North Carolina. The analysis was done using the Public School Forum’s NC Center for Afterschool Program’s annual Roadmap of Need report and highlights the unique challenges facing […]
Teacher of the Year James E. Ford Joins Public School Forum of North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC (July 7, 2015) – James E. Ford, 2014-2015 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, will join the Public School Forum this month as Program Director. At the Forum, he will lead a new statewide beginning teacher support and engagement program and play a key role in the Forum’s education policy work including new […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Chair-Elect, New Board and Forum Members
RALEIGH, NC (May 20, 2015) – The Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina elected several new Directors and At-Large Forum members at its May 11, 2015 meeting. The two-year terms officially begin July 1, 2015. The Board also elected Malbert Smith, President and Co-Founder of MetaMetrics, as the board’s chair-elect. […]
A is for Affluent: A-F School Grading System Needs Changes
An issue brief released today by the Public School Forum of North Carolina says the current A-F School Performance Grading system only serves to label schools based on the family income of the students served and does not provide support to help struggling schools improve. In its brief, “A is for Affluent,” the Public School […]
Governor and Mrs. Jim Hunt to Receive Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Annual Education Leadership Award
RALEIGH, NC (April 7, 2015) – Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. and Former First Lady Carolyn Hunt today were named the recipients of the 2015 Public School Forum of North Carolina Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award. The award was established by the Public School in 2000 to recognize exemplary leaders who have […]
North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program Leaves Legacy of Effective Teachers Across the State
RALEIGH, NC (February 24, 2015) – The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program, a teacher preparation and scholarship program that recruited top North Carolina high school students into teaching, is set to graduate its final class this spring. The Teaching Fellows Program was eliminated by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011. The Public School Forum […]
2014 Local School Finance Study
An annual study of local school finance in North Carolina by the Public School Forum of North Carolina details a large and persistent resource gap in public school funding between the highest and lowest wealth counties in the state. The 2014 Local School Finance Study, released today, found that in 2012-13, the state’s ten highest-spending […]
Top Ten Education Issues for 2015
RALEIGH, NC (January 21, 2015) – Nearly 20 years ago, the Public School Forum of North Carolina began publishing its annual forecast of the ten issues most likely to impact schools across the state. This year the Forum casts a wary but hopeful eye toward a new year with its Top Ten Education Issues for […]
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 Launches Beginning Teacher Network
Public School Forum of North Carolina Launches Beginning Teacher Network The Public School Forum of North Carolina will launch a Beginning Teacher Network (BTN) in 2015 aimed at retaining and supporting North Carolina public school teachers. The Forum will pilot the BTN in Wake County in the spring of 2015, and operate the program for […]
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: • […]
NC House Budget Offers Most Promising Path Forward to Boost Teacher Pay
RALEIGH, NC (June 12, 2014) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina today said of the three budget proposals currently before the NC General Assembly, the plan contained in the 2014-2015 NC House budget offers the most promising path forward to improve teacher pay. The full policy brief can be accessed here. The Public […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Elects New Directors, Members
RALEIGH, NC (May 21, 2014) – The Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina elected several new Directors and At-Large Forum members at its May 12, 2014 meeting. The two-year terms officially begin July 1, 2014. “We are honored to continue to have such tremendous support from leaders in business, government […]
Mooresville Superintendent Mark Edwards to Receive Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Annual Education Leadership Award
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 […]