January marked the beginning of the 2025 long session for the North Carolina General Assembly. As this session begins, we are at a critical point for public education in our […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Statement on Federal Policy Changes Impacting Education
As a nonpartisan organization, the Public School Forum of North Carolina has maintained only one bias since our founding nearly 40 years ago: we believe in the value of public […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Shares 2025-26 Top Education Issues at Eggs & Issues Breakfast
RALEIGH, NC (January 28, 2025) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina shared the 2025-26 Top Education Issues today during the tenth Eggs & Issues breakfast event. The Top […]
Bright Ideas and the Potential for Bright Futures
Last month over 100 educators were celebrated at the annual Bright Ideas luncheon. The Bright Ideas program was started by the North Carolina Electric Cooperatives 30 years ago with each […]
The Cold Truth About Schools Without Heat
Across Wake County this week, parents (myself included) scrambled to find transportation and care for children who were sent home from at least eight schools over two days that let […]
Beyond the 2024 Election
Earlier this month Americans selected the next set of leaders who will make the decisions that shape the coming years for our communities, our state, and our country. In North […]
Private School Vouchers are Unpopular, Failed Policy
On November 5th, voters in three states rejected private school voucher measures on their ballots. A majority (58 percent) of voters in Nebraska chose to repeal a recently passed voucher […]
Recovering from Helene in Western NC Schools
A little over a month after Tropical Storm Helene devastated much of Western North Carolina, the region’s resilient communities have begun to rebuild, but there’s still a long road ahead. […]
2024 General Election Results
This week Americans selected the next set of leaders who will make the decisions that shape the coming years for our communities, our state, and our country. Though this may […]
Local Public Schools Are on the Ballot in Nearly Every Race
Regardless of the election results, North Carolina will have a new Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Treasurer, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction in January. And, every single state senator […]
North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs Honors 2024 Afterschool Champions During 25th Annual Lights On Afterschool Celebration
RALEIGH, NC (October 27, 2023)– The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs hosted a Lights On Afterschool reception on October 25 at the North Carolina Executive Mansion as part of […]
2024 Impact Report
Our 2024 Impact Report demonstrates how The Forum continued our key role of informing education stakeholders throughout 2024 via presentations, trainings, the Education Policy Fellowship Program, e-newsletters, Education Matters, and […]
Local Public Schools are Vital to Community Resilience
Local public schools are more than a collection of classrooms and hallways lined with lockers. Our public schools provide a space for connection, bringing people together through sports, arts, and […]
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidates Participate in Final Debate Hosted by Public School Forum
RALEIGH, NC (October 15, 2024) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina held the final debate between North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction candidates, Michele Morrow and Mo Green […]
We Have the Opportunity to Prioritize Our Local Public Schools
Election season offers us a great opportunity. The opportunity to weigh in on and decide a direction for our country, state, and local communities. If we hope to see our […]
North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs Names 2024 Afterschool Champions as Part of Lights On Afterschool Celebration
RALEIGH, NC (October 7, 2024)– The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs will host a Lights On Afterschool reception on October 24 at the North Carolina Executive Mansion in Raleigh […]
Public School Forum of NC to Hold Debate Between NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidates Mo Green and Michele Morrow
RALEIGH, NC (September 25, 2024) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce a debate between North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction candidates Michele Morrow and […]
Questions to ask Yourself this Election Season
Early voting in North Carolina begins next month, giving voters the power to decide the outcomes of this year’s federal, state and local elections. These elections, particularly at the state […]
Public School Forum Publishes 2024 NCGA Candidate Survey Responses
RALEIGH, NC (September 9, 2024) – Before the 2024 Primary Election in March The Public School Forum of North Carolina distributed a survey to all candidates running for the North […]
Strengthening the Educator Pipeline Through Programs Like NC Teaching Fellows
This year, my youngest child, Andrew, graduated from high school. And, yes, I am feeling all of the pride and all of the empty nest fears that go with that. […]
2024 State Budget Proposal Analysis
Budget Status According to the latest General Fund Revenue Forecast, North Carolina has an estimated $987 million revenue surplus for the 2024-25 fiscal year. At this time, the North Carolina […]
Recruiting and Supporting Educators is Critical for North Carolina’s Children
Last month we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers were given messages, tokens of appreciation, honors and celebrations to express the sometimes unspoken gratitude those impacted by their work feel. For […]
School Choice? Or Schools’ Choice?
Decisions about education are some of the most important decisions families – and therefore state leaders – make. Just as parents consider the many school choices available in North Carolina, […]
Opportunity Scholarships and the Schools that Receive Them
The NC Senate recently voted to give a total of $632 million for taxpayer-funded private school vouchers to families of all income levels in 2024-25. HB823/SB406 appropriates an additional $248 […]