Congratulations to Forum Emeritus Board Member Alfred Mays on receiving the 2025 Friday Medal 👏 This award recognizes Mays' tireless work to advance K-12 education in NC and beyond for over 20 years. https://fi.ncsu.edu/news/2025-friday-medal-awarded-to-alfred-mays-of-burroughs-wellcome-fund/

The Forum has released a report exploring the accessibility and accountability of private schools receiving public funds through the Opportunity Scholarship Program following the program's expansion to make vouchers 'universal.' 🔎 View our findings: www.ncforum.org/public-dolla...

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would allow North Carolina taxpayers to claim a tax credit for donations to nonprofits that hand out school scholarships. Stein also signed the stop-gap budget legislators passed last week. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-go... #ncpol #nc

SB 153 and HB 318 could increase fear among immigrant families, worsen absenteeism, and lead to learning loss. Learn more about student rights and contact your elected officials: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

In case you missed it, this weekend on Education Matters, we explored how partnerships between rural schools and local businesses can strengthen both education and community. 📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nap... 🎧 Listen now: soundcloud.com/educationmat...

The misconception that self-care is a luxury rather than a necessity can lead to burnout and stress. When educators can integrate practical self-care into their daily routines, they ultimately improve their own well-being and their students’ experiences. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Both the House and Senate deadlines for bill filing have passed with nearly 300 education-related bills filed. Those bills now must be voted through at least 1 chamber of the General Assembly by May 8 to have a chance at becoming law. www.ednc.org/a-look-at-ed...

Friday the NC Supreme Court ruled that the majority of the 2024 NC Supreme Court race votes challenged by Jefferson Griffin will count; however, votes from Military and overseas absentee voters may not, giving them 30 days to prove their eligibility. carolinapublicpress.org/70037/milita...

Rachel Candaso, a Pitt County Schools middle school teacher and AVID coordinator, was named the 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year at a ceremony in Cary on Friday. www.ednc.org/04-11-2025-p...

We've now passed the bill filing deadlines for both the House and Senate, with over 130 K12 education bills filed this session in the NC General Assembly. Here's a look at what's inside some of those bills regarding school performance and accountability: www.ncforum.org/april-11-pol...

The NC Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Friday’s court order to throw out 2024 ballots in Riggs-Griffin race. In the meantime, the NC elections board is still asking voters to take steps to try ensure their votes will count if Griffin wins in court. www.wral.com/story/nc-sup...

NC Court of Appeals judges ruled that over 65,000 votes cast in the 2024 Supreme Court race should be recounted. The court ordered that voters whose eligibility was challenged should be given 15 days to provide documentation showing they're able to vote. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

We're #hiring! The NC Center for Resilience & Learning is seeking program managers in Western and Northeastern NC to work directly with schools building trauma-informed practices. Learn more: ncforum.org/work-with-us/

Strong public schools need strong advocates working together. Join us for the Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award Gala and connect with policymakers, educators, and advocates working to create a bright future for public schools. Tickets on sale now: ticketstripe.com/jay-rob-gala25

The Forum is seeking a talented student artist to create original artwork celebrating our 40th anniversary. This is a paid opportunity for creative students to contribute to materials that will be shared with our audiences across the state. www.ncforum.org/call-for-hig...

The NC budgeting process for the 2025-27 biennium officially kicked off last week with the release of Governor Josh Stein’s proposed budget, which outlines his priorities for education policy and funding. View the Forum's analysis of the proposed budget: www.ncforum.org/2025-27-gove...

We want to hear from you! At this critical point for public education we want to ensure we're getting you the most important information in the best way possible. Please take this 5-minute survey to let us know how we're doing and enter a prize drawing: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

According to various reports, President Trump will likely soon issue an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. This is a threat to the future of public education and therefore a threat to the future of our children nationwide. www.ncforum.org/public-schoo...

Applications are now open for the 2025-26 cohort of the Education Policy Fellowship! Apply today to join the only statewide program of its kind focusing on leadership and professional development in the context of education policy. Learn more: ncforum.org/epf

#NCED The federal administration has repeatedly called for the closure of the Department of Education which could cause NC to lose $1,175,533,403 in education funding, leaving a massive gap to be filled by our state government. Learn more: edlawcenter.org/research/trump…

#NCED This year’s EPFP cohort got the unique opportunity to engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill at a critical time for education policy at the federal level; of course they hit the hill full of passion. With amazing advocates like this fighting for kids a bright future is possible.

#NCED Creating positive learning environments means creating safe spaces for students. The NC Center for Resilience & Learning is offering a virtual workshop series to empower educators in creating supportive, trauma-informed school environments. Learn more: resilienceandlearning.org/home/virtual...

#NCED Feb. 10-Feb. 14 is School Bus Driver Week! As Governor Josh Stein noted, "North Carolina’s bus drivers are a vital engine in our students’ success." This week we recognize and celebrate the important role they play in serving students. www.ednc.org/gov-josh-ste...

NC Education Policy Fellows getting ready to advocate for our students and educators on Capitol Hill today 💪🏻❤️ @thencforum.bsky.social

February is all about showing love and we want to celebrate with you! Fill out this form to share your love for afterschool/out-of-school time programs in NC: bit.ly/4htHtYl Let's celebrate afterschool & its impacts on students and families across NC! #IHeartAfterschool

#NCED Black educators, students, and leaders have always been at the heart of progress in our schools and communities. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate their past, present, and future contributions to education. 🖤💛💚❤️

In DC with @thencforum.bsky.social ready to advocate for education!

#NCED The Public School Forum is proud to announce that we will honor Tom Oxholm and Mebane Rash at the 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Gala in recognition of their exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to public education. Read more: www.ncforum.org/public-schoo...

#NCED NC’s legislative session for the 2025-26 biennium has begun, during which a state budget for the next 2 fiscal years will be created. Here's a list of the House committees pertaining to education, along with each committee’s members and their role: www.ednc.org/02-03-2025-n...

#NCED NC’s legislative session for the 2025-26 biennium has begun, during which a state budget for the next 2 fiscal years will be created. Here's a list of the Senate committees pertaining to education, along with each committee’s members and their role: www.ednc.org/02-03-2025-a...

#NCED The 2025 Local School Finance Study is now available! This study highlights variations and trends in local spending for public education across NC’s 100 counties to examine counties' capacity and actual effort to support public schools. Learn more: www.ncforum.org/lsfs/

#NCED ICYMI, on the latest episode of Education Matters we were joined by Rep. Lindsey Prather and Sen. Jay Chaudhuri to discuss the role of the NC General Assembly in education policy, their Top Issues for this long session and ways you can get involved. Watch now: youtu.be/2p8ElEOEjss?...

As a nonpartisan organization, the Forum has maintained only one bias since our founding nearly 40 years ago: we believe in the value of public education for every child, regardless of their identity, background, or any other factor. 🧵

#NCED More than 400 advocates, educators, policymakers, students, and business and government leaders learned more about the most important education issues in North Carolina at the Public School Forum’s 2025 Eggs and Issues breakfast on Tuesday. www.ednc.org/public-schoo...

#NCED The Forum’s Top Education Issues are now available 📣 Our Top Issues represent the Forum's policy agenda for the 2025-26 biennium which presents a critical moment in which we can serve and uplift every student, family and community. Read more: ncforum.org/topissues

NC Supt. Mo Green says need to increase the number of counselors, social workers & other mental health professionals in schools. He says those positions are needed to help provide students w/ constitutional right to a uniform system of free public schools. #nced #ncpol #EggsandIssues25

Superintendent Mo Green on educator pay: supplements and advanced roles are all fine and good, but increasing BASE PAY has to be part of the conversation. #nced #ncpol #EggsAndIssues2025 @thencforum.bsky.social

“We’re better than this.” @ncpublicschools.bsky.social Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green said that the base compensation for educators must be “boosted substantially.” #eggsandissues #ncpol @thencforum.bsky.social

NC Sen. Sydney Batch says need more transparency & accountability by seeing the test scores of the private schools getting Opportunity Scholarship funding. #nced #ncpol #EggsandIssues25 #ncga

#NCED During this morning’s Policymaker Perspectives panel Superintendent Mo Green emphasized NC’s constitutional responsibility to provide a public education system for all students. #EggsandIssues25

Caldwell County Supt. Don Phipps gets applause from audience when he says it's 'disgraceful' that NC schools are graded based on the test score results from a single day. He says the state's school accountability formula needs to be changed. #nced #EggsandIssues25

#NCED During this morning’s Practitioner Perspectives panel Dr. C’Monee’ Wilkins of @ClarkeBulldogs emphasized keeping equity at the forefront. #EggsandIssues25

School report card grades among top education issues from a panelist of educators at #eggsandissues. @thencforum.bsky.social #ncpol

Wilson County Schools talks about how the WASH program has helped students & staff by operating school-based health centers. Services include wellness & sick visits. www.wilsonschoolsnc.net/domain/80 #nced #EggsandIssues25

Now we’re getting to hear directly from students on how community schools have positive impacts on student success! As one student said, the community school model ensures communities are invested in their schools which expands their access to opportunities! #EggsandIssues25

I absolutely love how much we are talking about full-service community model schools today! This is easily my favorite model of schooling. Providing those wraparound services for families can be life changing! #EggsandIssues25

Thank you Natalia Mejia for speaking with courage and clarity about the immense challenges NC schools are facing when we love our students and want to serve and support them, but they are afraid to come to school. @thencforum.bsky.social #EggsAndIssues2025 #nced

#nced #EggsandIssues25 #ncpol Natalia Mejia, a Cabarrus County multi-lingual middle school teacher, says the most critical education issue she’s facing is concerns about ICE impacting her students. Mejia says she had to say no when a parent asked if her children would be safe at school.

“When a community is invested in it’s school, students thrive,” Arykah Moore, in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School district, told the audience of #eggsandissues @thencforum.bsky.social

Dr.Ben Williams said the success of their Wilson Area School Health Centers (a.k.a WASH) is due to buy in from everyone. The district, county, teachers—EVERYONE! @thencforum.bsky.social #eggsandissues