Education Matters

Public School Forum of NC
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A Weekly Look at the Real Stories and Real People in Education Across North Carolina.

  1. Education Matters EP 267: Save the Date for NC Legislators in Schools Week 2026

    JAN 17

    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 public schools they represent. Guests: Representative Alan Branson Representative Amos Quick III Superintendent Don Phipps, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Rachel Candaso, 2025 NC Teacher of the Year

    25 min
  2. Education Matters Ep 265: The Impact of Immigration Enforcement in Local Public Schools Pt. 2

    12/13/2025

    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 that means for students, families and local communities at large.

    25 min
  3. Education Matters Ep 264: The Impact of Immigration Enforcement in Local Public Schools Pt. 1

    12/06/2025

    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 students, families and local communities at large.

    25 min
  4. EP 263 The Impact of Political Uncertainty on School Nutrition

    11/15/2025

    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 deadline. Both of these political stalemates have meant instability for many communities, local public schools and the students they serve. In this episode, we’re exploring how such instability can impact school nutrition and what that means for students, educators and the local programs working to fill the gap

    25 min
  5. EP 262 North Carolina After 3 PM

    11/01/2025

    EP 262 North Carolina After 3 PM

    EP 262 North Carolina After 3 PM by Public School Forum of NC

    25 min
  6. EP261: The Plan to Make North Carolina’s Public Schools the Best in the Nation

    10/25/2025

    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

    25 min

  7. 07/05/2025

    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, experiences and hopes for the future. Guests: Rachel Candaso, NC Teacher of the Year, Wellcome Middle School (Pitt County Schools) Hannah Moon, Southeast Teacher of the Year, Emsley A. Laney High School (New Hanover County Schools) Tamika Farmer, North Central Teacher of the Year, G.W. Carver Elementary School (Edgecombe County Schools) Dr. Anthony Martin, Sandhills Teacher of the Year, East Columbus Junior/Senior High School (Columbus County Schools) Chanel Jones, Piedmont-Triad Teacher of the Year, Broadview Middle School (Alamance-Burlington School System) Tayler Bomar, Northwest Teacher of the Year, Greenlee Primary School (Mitchell County Schools) Lydia Sale, Western Teacher of the Year, West Elementary School (Swain County Schools) Yaronda Kilgo, Southwest Teacher of the Year, Wingate Elementary School (Union County Public Schools) Lindsay Phillips, Charter School Teacher of the Year, Mountain Island Charter School

    6 min

  8. 06/28/2025

    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 inspiration, experiences and hopes for the future. Guests: Rachel Candaso, NC Teacher of the Year, Wellcome Middle School (Pitt County Schools) Hannah Moon, Southeast Teacher of the Year, Emsley A. Laney High School (New Hanover County Schools) Tamika Farmer, North Central Teacher of the Year, G.W. Carver Elementary School (Edgecombe County Schools) Dr. Anthony Martin, Sandhills Teacher of the Year, East Columbus Junior/Senior High School (Columbus County Schools) Chanel Jones, Piedmont-Triad Teacher of the Year, Broadview Middle School (Alamance-Burlington School System) Tayler Bomar, Northwest Teacher of the Year, Greenlee Primary School (Mitchell County Schools) Lydia Sale, Western Teacher of the Year, West Elementary School (Swain County Schools) Yaronda Kilgo, Southwest Teacher of the Year, Wingate Elementary School (Union County Public Schools) Lindsay Phillips, Charter School Teacher of the Year, Mountain Island Charter School

    25 min
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A Weekly Look at the Real Stories and Real People in Education Across North Carolina.

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  • Creator
    Public School Forum of NC
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    254
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