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N.C. Policy Watch, a project of the N.C. Justice Center, is a news and commentary outlet dedicated to informing the public — including elected officials as they debate important issues — and ultimately to improving the quality of life for all North Carolinians.

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State Board of Education expected to approve controversial group for Robeson school takeover this week

When North Carolina's top school board meets this week, it will consider the fate of an ethically knotty contract for the takeover of a struggling Robeson County elementary school.

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State Board of Education expected to approve controversial group for Robeson school takeover this week When North Carolina's top school board meets this week, it will consider the fate of an ethically knotty contract for the takeover of a struggling Robeson County elementary school. ...

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"Editorial Projects in Education Is the independent, nonprofit publisher of Education Week and other high-quality print and online products on K-12 education. EPE's mission is to raise awareness and understanding of critical issues facing American schools."

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Former Florida Gov. Bush talking education in North Carolina

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Professional Educators of North Carolina is a professional organization that serves as the voice for educators in policy-making, the forum for developing professional relationships and the advocate for improving the learning environment for every educator and student.

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PENC serves as an affordable and viable alternative to other professional organizations in North Carolina. And, PENC remains nonpartisan, independent and state-based, with member dues remaining in North Carolina as we work to promote quality education reform.

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The Education and Law Project seeks to improve and reform public education from pre-K to 12th grade through policy advocacy, community outreach and litigation. We are committed to ensuring that students who are minorities, have disabilities, come from low-income families, or are otherwise disadvantaged have access to high-quality education.

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Education and Law Project | NC Justice Center

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The Education and Law Project seeks to improve and reform public education from pre-K to 12th grade through policy advocacy, community outreach and litigation. We are committed to ensuring that students who are minorities, have disabilities, come from low-income families, or are otherwise disadvantaged have access to high-quality education.

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Looking to connect with a local group that supports public education? Here’s a list of organizations with links to their websites (or Facebook pages).

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Public Schools First NC | Allies in Public Education

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Supporting public schools through information, education, and engagement.

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Mission Statement: To be the voice of educators in North Carolina that unites, organizes and empowers members to be advocates for education professionals, public education and children.

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Educators shouldn't have to work multiple jobs, but many do. NCAE takes a look at several members from around the state who shared their struggle to work part-time jobs, in addition to their education job, to be able to make ends meet.

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North Carolina Association of Educators | Welcome to the NCAE

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Educators shouldn't have to work multiple jobs, but many do. NCAE takes a look at several members from around the state who shared their struggle to work part-time jobs, in addition to their education job, to be able to make ends meet.

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When the General Assembly is in session, Public Schools First NC attends committee meetings and follows proposed education bills.  We create weekly updates (see the links to “week-in-review” below) so you can track what’s happening with this legislation. If special sessions are called, we will keep you informed of any impact to public education.

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When the General Assembly is in session, Public Schools First NC attends committee meetings and follows proposed education bills. We create weekly updates (see the links to "week-in-review" below) so you can track what's happening with this legislation. If special sessions are called, we will keep you informed of any impact to public education. Check out our legislative agenda.

When the NCGA is in session, the legislative calendar is updated regularly. Click here to view the calendar. The North Carolina General Assembly broadcasts live, real-time audio of the daily House and Senate sessions, press conferences in the Press Conference Room, and meetings held in the Appropriations and Finance Committee Rooms. Click here to listen.

This Week in Review: Education Bill Summary/Status

Below is our legislative Week in Review summary of education-related bills filed in the NC General Assembly.

2018 Legislative Session

Find Out Who Represents You and What's on the Calendar

2017 Legislative Session

2016 Legislative Session

2015-17 Biennial Budget

2015 Legislative Session

2014 Legislative Session

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Public Schools First NC | Legislative Updates

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When the General Assembly is in session, Public Schools First NC attends committee meetings and follows proposed education bills. We create weekly updates (see the links to "week-in-review" below) so you can track what's happening with this legislation. If special sessions are called, we will keep you informed of any impact to public education.

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For more than 30 years the Public School Forum of North Carolina has served as an indispensable and nonpartisan champion of better schools. We bring together individuals and institutions from business, education and government to study education issues, develop ideas, seek consensus, and ultimately inform and shape education policy.

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Since 1986, the Public School Forum of North Carolina has served as a nonpartisan champion for better schools. We have brought together individuals and institutions from business, education, and government to study education issues, develop ideas, seek consensus, and shape education policy.

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The program will move to its permanent time slot, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., beginning Nov. 26, 2016.

The program is hosted by Keith Poston, president & executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina

“One of our primary goals with this new show is to help the public understand how education policy plays out in our schools and what kind of impact these policies are having on our students and teachers,” said Poston. “We think it’s important the public is engaged in efforts to strengthen our schools and we hope Education Matters will provide a window into the classroom that is often missing from the debate.”

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The Public School Forum of North Carolina's premieres a new show Sunday morning on WRAL-TV. "Education Matters" will provide the public with real facts about the state of public education in North Carolina and engage them in efforts to strengthen our state's schools. The weekly television show will explore everything from the history of public education to the impact of legislation and policy decisions on our public schools.

Through November, "Education Matters" will air on WRAL-TV Sundays at 11:30 a.m. The program will move to its permanent time slot, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., beginning Nov. 26, 2016.

The program is hosted by Keith Poston, president & executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina

"One of our primary goals with this new show is to help the public understand how education policy plays out in our schools and what kind of impact these policies are having on our students and teachers," said Poston. "We think it's important the public is engaged in efforts to strengthen our schools and we hope Education Matters will provide a window into the classroom that is often missing from the debate."

Each week's show will have a central theme or main topic. The first show will focus on the challenges in our teacher pipeline, examining the declining enrollment in teacher preparation programs and increase in teacher turnover. Guests include the deans of the Schools of Education from NC State and UNC-Wilmington and two public school teachers, one a beginning teacher and the other a 13-year veteran, to hear their perspectives on what we should be doing as a state to make teaching more attractive. In addition to our main topic, the program will cover key headlines in education and spotlight great leadership in our schools each week.

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New show about education policy launches on WRAL :: WRAL.com

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The Public School Forum of North Carolina's premieres a new show Sunday morning on WRAL-TV. "Education Matters" will provide the public with real facts about the state of public education in North Carolina and engage them in efforts to strengthen our state's schools.