Public School Forum of NC

Education Briefing for Candidates for the General Assembly
Public School Forum's Institute for Education Policymakers
Crowne Plaza
Asheville, NC
June 2, 2006
1:00 PM

The Public School Forum of NC is a not for profit policy think tank which is a partnership of business leaders, education leaders, and government leaders in North Carolina.


Context of Education in NC

• "Just the Facts" about North Carolina Schools
• Accountability
• Governance

School Finance

• Introduction of the Policymakers Primer
• How NC Schools are Funded
• School Finance
• School Finance Litigation

Teacher Quality

• Profile of NC Teachers
• Supply/Demand Issues
• Teacher Quality
• Recruitment/Retention