RALEIGH, NC (January 28, 2021) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina released its Top Education Issues for 2021 today during its seventh annual Eggs & Issues event. This […]
Education Matters ep. 165 Looking ahead to 2021 NCGA Long Session for Education
Coming into the new year with an eye toward the transition and recovery from COVID-19 brings changes and challenges to education. Here to speak with us on critical issues are […]
Study Group XVII
North Carolina is second only to Texas in total population living in rural communities. Eighty of the state’s 100 counties are classified as rural, and 87 of our 115 public […]
Education Matters ep. 164 North Carolina After 3 pm: Afterschool Programs Rank 6th Nationally
From supporting social, emotional, and academic development, to providing a safe and supportive environment, Afterschool Programs have been a vital resource for students and their parents, especially during COVID-19. North […]
Demystifying the Pathways to Full Teacher Licensure: How Do I Become A Teacher in North Carolina?
As in other highly skilled careers, licensure requirements were put in place to ensure that candidates that enter the teaching profession are competent and effective. Unfortunately, licensure requirements can change […]
Education Matters ep. 161 Schools and the Community
Classrooms around the world have been looking very different this fall. Between virtual learning, smaller classrooms, and split weeks, learning has evolved into a challenge for many. Here to discuss […]
Assessment and Accountability During COVID-19: Supporting Safety and Learning for North Carolina’s Schools and Students
As school communities continue to navigate the impacts of a global pandemic, new learning environments (remote or hybrid) have brought forth complex challenges when it comes to safely, reliably and […]
Education Matters ep. 163 National Board Certification
While each state determines its own teacher licensure and re-licensure requirements, for over thirty years the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards has worked to advance teaching through a voluntary […]
Education Matters ep. 162 Schools as Community Partners
Schools do a lot more than providing education, they are pillars in communities that also provide students’ and families’ with supports for social, emotional, and physical needs. On today’s show, […]
New Household Survey: North Carolina Is a ‘Top 10 State for Afterschool, ’ Even as Unmet Demand for Programs Increases
PRESS INQUIRIES: Please contact Dr. Sheronda Fleming, Director, NC Center for Afterschool Programs, at sfleming@ncforum.org or 919-781-6833 x135. For inquiries for the Afterschool Alliance, based in Washington, DC, please contact Lisa Lederer at lisa@prsolutionsdc.com or 202-421-5825. […]
Participate Learning Partners with the Public School Forum of North Carolina to Address Educational Equity and Trauma-Informed Schools
(RALEIGH, N.C.— December 7, 2020) The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce that Participate Learning has committed to being a Forum Partner. “We are thrilled and […]
Education Matters ep. 161 Schools and the Community
Classrooms around the world have been looking very different this fall. Between virtual learning, smaller classrooms, and split weeks, learning has evolved into a challenge for many. Here to discuss […]
Education Matters ep. 160 Career and Technical Education
Programs in career and technical education provide students from middle school through post secondary school an opportunity to learn technical, academic, and career skills. Programs in CTE are crucial, while […]
Education Matters ep. 159 Student Success during COVID-19 and Beyond Requires NC to Invest in School Support Personnel
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a bright light on the critical need for school support personnel. This past week was National School Psychologists Week, and on today’s show we take […]
Diana Paredes
Diana Paredes Afterschool STEM Expansion Vista As the Afterschool STEM Expansion Vista, Diana works with the program coordinator and director to support and continue NC CAP’s initiative to bridge the […]
Education Matters ep. 158 Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity
The culmination of the Color of Education series this week comes with an exciting launch of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity. The Flood Center has been […]
Getting Started with a School-Based Resilience Team: The Story of B.T. Bullock Elementary in Lee County
Implementing trauma-informed practices during COVID-19 By Becky Stern, NC Resilience & Learning Project Consultant Last year, when Principal Stefanie Clarke listened to a school-wide training on the impact of trauma […]
Public School Forum of NC Launches the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity
RALEIGH, NC (October 28, 2020) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina is pleased to announce the launch of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity (Flood […]
Education Matters ep. 157 Policing in Schools and Discipline Disparities
Today on the show we will discuss racial equity focusing on discipline disparities, the school to prison pipeline, and School Resource Officers. Our goal is to share research, explore what […]
Education Matters ep. 156 Color of Education
Joining us to discuss the Color of Education are speakers and organizers of the event. Guests: Dr. William “Sandy Darity, Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy, Professor of […]
Broadband Internet – The Foundation for a Sound Basic Education
Broadband internet, defined as a download speed of 25mbps or higher, is a foundational resource for work, school, and life in North Carolina — and even more so today, as […]
Education Matters ep. 155
We kicked off our third annual Color of Education Summit virtually this week, spotlighting the intersection of race, equity, and education. Joining us to discuss this are speakers and organizers […]
Pre-K Through 12 Education and COVID-19: Landscape Analysis of Impact Indicators
In what ways and to what extent has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted racial and socioeconomic inequities in educational opportunity and access in North Carolina? This report, commissioned by the Brady […]
Education Matters ep. 153 Broadband and Digital Learning
For more than 200,000 homes with students across NC, Broadband access is limited or non-existent. Even when Broadband is available, other barriers to adoption and usage prevent many of our […]