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...

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.

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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

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...

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...

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. 🖤💛💚❤️

#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 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

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

We are just a few days away from the sold out Eggs & Issues Breakfast where we will gather with educators, policymakers and advocates from across NC to announce and dive into the Public School Forum’s 2025 Top Education Issues! Keep an eye on this space as we share more on Tuesday! #NCED