Resources for Legislative Information by Maggie Rees https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl The intent of this website is to provide resources of genuine value to our faculty in regards to educational legislation while not putting anyone in the position of “selling” a particular political agenda. Our committee agreed certain websites were particularly useful for teachers as well as being reasonably fact-based. We are also providing links to NC Public Education advocates. en-us 2016-10-12 19:34:17 UTC 2025-10-15 10:44:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png Education Matters WRAL mrees7 https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/130266505 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.”


]]> 2016-10-12 19:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/130266505 Public School Forum of NC mrees7 https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/130268469 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.]]> 2016-10-12 20:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/130268469 Public Schools First NC mrees7 https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132664947 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. ]]> 2016-10-24 12:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132664947 North Carolina Association of Educators mrees7 https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132742971
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.

]]> 2016-10-24 15:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132742971 Allies of Public Education mrees7 https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132743691 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).]]> 2016-10-24 15:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132743691 NC Justice  mrees7 https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132747753 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.]]> 2016-10-24 15:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132747753 PENC  mrees7 https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132749795 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.]]> 2016-10-24 15:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132749795 Education Week Publication for NC mrees7 https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132760803 "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."]]> 2016-10-24 16:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132760803 NC Policy Watch. mrees7 https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132762913 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.]]> 2016-10-24 16:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrees7/7v0hla4udjgl/wish/132762913