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Education Matters
by Public School Forum of NC
A Weekly Look at the Real Stories and Real People in Education Across North Carolina.
Episodes
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Education Matters Ep 270: The Impact of Student Voice
On this special episode we’re joined by student leaders from Hyde and Durham counties. These students have, and continue to advocate for themselves and their classmates, improving their school communities for everyone. They’re joining us on Education Matters for a conversation on the power of...
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Education Matters Episode 269: Creating and Nurturing Safe Spaces in our Schools
In this episode, joined by the NC Center for Resilience & Learning and a principal from one of the Center’s partner schools in Wilson County to explore what it means to cultivate trauma-informed learning and working environments.
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Education Matters Ep 268: Our Community School
EdNC, a nonprofit news outlet, embedded in P.W. Moore Elementary School in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools in 2024-25. From the first day of school through the last day of school, this film documents the power of the community school model for students, educators, families, and the...
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Education Matters EP 267: Save the Date for NC Legislators in Schools Week 2026
On this episode, we’re thrilled to be announcing North Carolina Legislators in Schools Week 2026! This year’s school visits will take place during the week of April 13, during which all members of the North Carolina General Assembly are invited to spend a day, or a few days, visiting the local...
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Education Matters Ep 265: The Impact of Immigration Enforcement in Local Public Schools Pt. 2
Last month federal agents from US Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs Border Patrol (CBP) arrived in North Carolina, and it was recently announced that agents will likely remain in the area throughout the month of December. In this episode, we’re continuing our discussion on what…
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Education Matters Ep 264: The Impact of Immigration Enforcement in Local Public Schools Pt. 1
Last month federal agents from US Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs Border Patrol (CBP) arrived in North Carolina, and it was recently announced that agents will likely remain in the area throughout the month of December. In this episode, we’re taking a look at what that means for...
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EP 263 The Impact of Political Uncertainty on School Nutrition
Our country recently faced the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history as Congress was unable to pass a budget by the September 31 deadline. North Carolina continues to operate without a state budget following the failure of the General Assembly to pass a budget by the July 31…
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EP 262 North Carolina After 3 PM
EP 262 North Carolina After 3 PM by Public School Forum of NC
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EP261: The Plan to Make North Carolina’s Public Schools the Best in the Nation
EP261: The Plan to Make North Carolina’s Public Schools the Best in the Nation by Public School Forum of NC
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EP 259: Meet the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year PT.2
On this episode, we’re joined by the 2025-26 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year. These outstanding educators have been recognized for their dedication to students and contributions to their school communities, and during the episode we hear about their inspiration,...
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Meet the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year
EPISODE: On this episode, we’re joined by the 2025-26 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year. These outstanding educators have been recognized for their dedication to students and contributions to their school communities, and during the episode we hear about their…
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Ep 257: Leading the Way in Business and Education
On this episode, we’re joined by business leaders to discuss the important relationship between businesses and local public schools in their communities, and the role those schools play in maintaining our status as a leading state for business. Guests: Tom Oxholm, Retired Executive Vice…
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Ep 256: Meet the 2025-26 NC Principals of the Year Pt. 2
On this episode, we’re joined by some outstanding educators, the 2025-26 North Carolina Wells Fargo Regional Principals of the Year. They’ve been recognized for their strong leadership and commitment to student success, and today they’ll share some insight on how they’re striving to lead learning...
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EP 255:Meet the 2025-26 NC Principals of the Year
On this episode, we’re joined by some outstanding educators, the 2025-26 North Carolina Wells Fargo Regional Principals of the Year. They’ve been recognized for their strong leadership and commitment to student success, and today they’ll share some insight on how they’re striving to lead learning...
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EP 254: Innovating School Nutrition in NC
On this episode, we’re exploring the importance of school nutrition and the innovative strategies being used to ensure every student has access to healthy, consistent meals. We’re joined by leaders from the Carolina Hunger Initiative, the Department of Public Instruction and the Department of...
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EP 253: Community Connections: The Power of Rural Schools and Local Businesses
On this episode, we explore the value of partnerships between rural schools and local businesses and how these collaborations can strengthen both education and community. We’re joined by a business owner, two community school coordinators, and the president of Wilson Chamber of Commerce to…
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EP 252: Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA
On this episode, we’re celebrating the legacy of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the first iteration of which was signed into law in 1975. We’re joined by educators, advocates and a student to learn more about how IDEA serves students and families across the nation. Guests: Dr....
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EP 251: Policymaker Perspectives at Eggs & Issues 2025
Welcome to Education Matters presented by the Public School Forum of North Carolina. In today’s episode, we’re taking a look at Eggs & Issues 2025 where the Public School Forum presented our Top Education Issues which represent the Forum’s legislative priorities for the 2025-26 biennium. Today,...
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EP 250: Top Education Issues at Eggs & Issues 2025
On today’s episode, we’re taking a look at Eggs & Issues 2025 where the Public School Forum presented our Top Education Issues which represent the Forum’s legislative priorities for the 2025-26 biennium. We will also hear from educators who took part in a discussion of the challenges and…
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Ep 249 2025 Long Session
On this episode we’re joined by members of the North Carolina General Assembly to discuss the upcoming legislative long session and which education issues we can expect to hear more about in the coming months. Guests: Representative Lindsay Prather, Buncombe County Senator Jay Chaudhuri, Wake County
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Ep 248: Bright Ideas Grant Program
On this episode, we met teachers who received Bright Ideas grants from NC’s Electric Cooperatives to implement hands-on learning experiences for students in their classrooms. We will also hear from Wake Electric on the importance of this program for teachers and students. Guests: Whitney…
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EP 246: Recovering from Helene in Western NC
In this special episode we’re diving into how schools are recovering from the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene and the support systems in place for affected families. Joining us are two superintendents from Wester NC, Dr. Eisa Cox and Dr. Maggie Fehrman, and Representative Linsday Prather…
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EP 245: Education is on the Ballot: NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Debate PT.2
On this special episode, we’ll take a look at the final debate, which was hosted by the Forum, of the 2024 State Superintendent Candidates, Mo Green and Michele Morrow. The debate was moderated by John Hood and Sen. Leslie Winner, the co-chairs of the NC Leadership Forum. We have often said that...
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EP 244 Education is on the Ballot: NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Debate
On this special episode, we’ll take a look at the final debate, which was hosted by the Forum, of the 2024 State Superintendent Candidates, Mo Green and Michele Morrow. The debate was moderated by John Hood and Sen. Leslie Winner, the co-chairs of the NC Leadership Forum. We have often said that...
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EP 243- Education is on the Ballot: General Election 2024
It’s election season, which means we’re facing a great opportunity to shape the futures of our communities. To help us explore just how this election can impact our local public schools we’re joined today by Dr. Chris Cooper from Western Carolina University, Jennifer Rubin from the League of…
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EP 242: Meet the 2024-25 Teachers of the Year
This week, we’re lucky enough to be joined by some outstanding educators. The 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Teacher of the Year Heather Smith is along with regional Teachers of the Year from across North Carolina to talk to us about their plans for the upcoming school year and what it means to be...
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Ep 241 North Carolina Teaching Fellows and Strengthening the Educator Pipeline
On this episode of Education Matters, we’re joined by North Carolina Teaching Fellows Director Bennett Jones along with some fellows both past and present to explore how the program can impact individuals with a passion for education as well as our state’s educator pipeline.
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Ep 240: Meet the 2024-25 Beginning Teachers of the Year
On the episode of Education Matters we’re joined by 2024 North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching 2024 Empower NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Abigail Bentley finalists Samantha Shaw, Cassidy Upton and Sydney Smith. These educators have been recognized as outstanding new teachers…
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Ep 239: Top Issues at Eggs & Issues 2024 Pt.2
On May 7, 2024, the Public School Forum hosted its annual Eggs & Issues breakfast. The Public School Forum invited the candidates for Governor and several candidates for the General Assembly to join us to discuss their perspectives on and plans for education. The General Assembly and the Governor...
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Ep 238 Top Issues at Eggs & Issues 2024
On May 7, 2024, the Public School Forum hosted its annual Eggs & Issues breakfast. At this event, the Forum shares the Top Education Issues and the progress that has been made against them. On this episode Dr Lauren Fox will share our progress on the Top Educational Issues for this biennium.…
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Ep 237: Bring Your Legislator to School Day 2024
On this episode we’re joined by 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year Leah Carper and Representative Maria Cervania to discuss the second annual Bring Your Legislator to School Day. The event which is organized by Members of the NC Teacher of the Year and Principal of…
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Ep 236 Embracing the Future of Education Today
On this episode we’re joined by members of the inaugural North Carolina Flight Crew and Program Manager Wayne Capps. The Flight Crew is a program organized by the NC Center for Afterschool Programs connecting girls from across North Carolina who share a passion for STEM. We’re also joined by...
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Ep 235 Supporting our Principals
Today we’re joined by members of the North Carolina Principal of the Year Network to discuss their experiences as principals, approaches to leadership and efforts to help advance our state’s public education system.
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Ep 234 Education is on the Ballot
It is election season and early voting for the North Carolina primary election is underway. On this episode we’re joined by some education and election experts to discuss which education issues are on the ballot this year, what the outcomes could mean for communities across the state and the…
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Ep 233 Improving North Carolina’s Teacher Working Conditions
This episode of Education Matters explores teacher working conditions in North Carolina, why they matter and ways we can all get involved in making improvements. For this discussion we’re joined once again by some outstanding educators, the 2023-24 North Carolina Regional Principals of the Year…
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Ep 232 Meet the 2023-24 North Carolina Regional Principals of the Year
On this episode of Education Matters we’re joined by some outstanding educators, the 2023-24 North Carolina Regional Principals of the Year. They’ve been recognized for their strong leadership and commitment to student success, and on this episode they’ll share some insight on how they’re…
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Ep 231 2023 Roadmap of Need
On this episode of Education Matters we discuss the Roadmap of Need, a whole-child needs assessment that offers county-level data and rankings to help audiences better understand the needs of North Carolina’s diverse communities. Together we’ll explore the methodology, findings and potential uses...
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Ep 230 Exploring the Consequences of Private School Voucher Expansion Pt 2
On this episode of Education Matters we continue our discussion on the recent expansion of North Carolina’s private school voucher program. Commonly referred to as Opportunity Scholarships, school vouchers allow families to use public dollars to subsidize their childrens’ education at private...
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Ep 229:Mapping the Movement and Color of Education 2023
On this episode of Education Matters we’re joined by Dr. Denna Townsend-Smith, senior director of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity along with the Center’s namesake, Dr. Dudley Flood and other education advocates essential to Mapping the Movement, including two student...
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The Critical Role of Afterschool and Expanded Learning for Students, Schools, and Communities
On this episode of Education Matters we’re joined by Elizabeth Anderson, director of the NC Center for Afterschool Programs along with North Carolina’s 2023 Afterschool Champions to discuss the value of out-of-school time programming in providing students continued learning and enrichment...
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EP 227: Exploring the Consequences of Private School Voucher Expansion
On this episode of Education Matters we’re joined by the Forum’s Sr. Director of Policy & Research Dr. Lauren Fox along with two superintendents to discuss the recent expansion of North Carolina’s private school voucher program. Commonly referred to as Opportunity Scholarships, school vouchers...
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Meet the 2023-24 NC Regional Teachers of the Year
Meet the 2023-24 NC Regional Teachers of the Year by Public School Forum of NC
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Meet the 2023-24 North Carolina Teacher, Principal and Superintendent of the Year
Meet the 2023-24 North Carolina Teacher, Principal and Superintendent of the Year by Public School Forum of NC
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Ep. 224 Back-to-School 2023-24
Ep. 224 Back-to-School 2023-24 by Public School Forum of NC
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Ep. 223 Financial Literacy and FAFSA
Starting with the graduating class of 2024, North Carolina Public School Students are now required to take an economics and personal finance course to develop financial literacy as a graduation requirement. This curriculum equips students with financial knowledge and skills to navigate their...
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Ep. 222 Educator Preparation Pathways
Today we are here to talk about pathways for recruitment and preparation of educators, and the growing role of community colleges in helping to prepare future teachers. You’ll hear today about collaborative frameworks between high schools, community colleges, and universities to create a seamless...
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Ep. 221 Current Legislative Efforts on Opportunity Scholarships & Student Funding
This year’s legislative session seems to have multiple bills every single week that would impact our schools, districts, educators, families, and students if passed. The fast pace and volume are even faster and heavier than expected. The proposed legislation includes opportunity scholarships or...
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Ep. 220 Legislative Update
This year’s legislative session seems to have multiple bills every single week that would impact our schools, districts, educators, families, and students if passed. Some proposed legislation includes the Parents Bill of Rights, the Standards of Student Conduct Bill, and the Equality in Education...
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Ep. 219: Trauma-Informed Schools Part 2
Nearly ⅔ of adults report experiencing at least one adverse childhood experience, or ACEs, which can have negative impacts, including health problems, mental health issues, and learning difficulties. Mental health supports for students are critical. Now, more than ever, we as a state need to…
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Ep. 218 Trauma-Informed Schools
Nearly ⅔ of adults report experiencing at least one adverse childhood experience, or ACEs, which can have negative impacts including health problems, mental health issues, and learning difficulties. Mental health support for students is critical. Now, more than ever, we as a state need to invest…
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