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#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
Read more: ncforum.org/topissues
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/
2025 Friday Medal Awarded to Alfred Mays of Burroughs Wellcome Fund
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September 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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...
🔎 View our findings: www.ncforum.org/public-dolla...
August 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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...
🔎 View our findings: www.ncforum.org/public-dolla...
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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
NC Gov. Stein vetoes federal voucher tax credit opt-in, signs stopgap state budget • NC Newsline
NC Gov. Josh Stein vetoes a bill allowing a school voucher tax credit and signs a stopgap state budget, while criticizing it.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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...
Learn more about student rights and contact your elected officials: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
June 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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...
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...
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📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nap...
🎧 Listen now: soundcloud.com/educationmat...
April 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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...
📺 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-...
Perspective | Self-care as the foundation: Sustaining educators & communities across WNC
The North Carolina Center for Resilience and Learning seeks to normalize teacher self-care, especially after trauma or disaster.
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April 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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...
A look at education bills filed so far this session at the General Assembly
From teacher raises to school choice, here's a look at education bills filed in the 2025 session of the North Carolina state legislature.
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April 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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...
Military votes may not count, says NC high court, but 61,000 other voters no longer in doubt
NC justices uphold appellate decision questioning military ballots, overturn on 61,000 others. Appeal goes to federal court.
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April 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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...
Pitt County's Rachel Candaso named North Carolina's 2025 Teacher of the Year
Rachel Candaso, a Pitt County Schools middle school teacher, was named the 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year.
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April 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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...
April 11 Policy Updates - Public School Forum
Now that we have passed the bill filing deadlines for both the House and Senate, over 130 K12 education bills have been filed this session in the NC General Assembly. […]
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April 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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 Supreme Court temporarily blocks court order to throw out 2024 ballots in Riggs-Griffin race
Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin won a challenge against more than 60,000 ballots at the state Court of Appeals, but the order in his favor is blocked from going into place while it's appealed.
www.wral.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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...
NC Court of Appeals gives over 60,000 challenged voters 15 days to prove eligibility
The majority wrote that, even though they have the authority to completely throw out the contested ballots, they decided to instead mandate a cure period for most of the challenged voters.
www.newsobserver.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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/
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NC Center for Resilience and Learning Program Manager, Western NC NC Center for Resilience and Learning Program Manager, Northeastern NC
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April 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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
Tickets on sale now: ticketstripe.com/jay-rob-gala25
March 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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
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...
Call for Student Artists - Public School Forum
The Public School Forum of North Carolina is seeking talented high school student artists to create original artwork celebrating our 40th anniversary. This is a paid opportunity for creative students ...
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March 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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...
View the Forum's analysis of the proposed budget: www.ncforum.org/2025-27-gove...
2025-27 Governor's Budget Proposal Analysis - Public School Forum
The North Carolina budgeting process for the 2025-27 biennium officially kicked off this week with the release of Governor Josh Stein’s proposed budget, which outlines his priorities for education pol...
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March 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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...
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...
March 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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...
Public School Forum Statement on Potential Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education - Public School Forum
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 nationwide […]
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March 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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
Learn more: ncforum.org/epf
March 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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
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…
Learn more: edlawcenter.org/research/trump…
February 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#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…
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.
February 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
#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...
February 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#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...
Gov. Josh Stein recognizes school bus drivers during School Bus Driver Week
Every day in North Carolina, over 10,000 school buses safely transport more than 620,000 students to and from school.
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February 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#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...
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NC Education Policy Fellows getting ready to advocate for our students and educators on Capitol Hill today 💪🏻❤️ @thencforum.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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
Let's celebrate afterschool & its impacts on students and families across NC! #IHeartAfterschool
February 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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
Let's celebrate afterschool & its impacts on students and families across NC! #IHeartAfterschool