In December of 2024 Public Ed Works’ Chairman, Paul Fulton asked; “Do we see the connection between business and public schools?” He concluded his remarks by inviting business leaders to play a bigger role in supporting public education. This webinar will be the first of, hopefully, several conversations with successful North Carolina business leaders sharing… READ MORE

By Heather Koons Public Schools First NC RALEIGH (March 29, 2025) – Public school districts across the state are working through their budget planning for next year facing threats of looming budget shortfalls expected from the loss of federal funds and the revenue shortfalls predicted at the state level. Some, like Wake County, which announced… READ MORE

RALEIGH (March 18, 2025) – Kevin Howell has been the “first” any number of times. But mainly, he is simply been a good, good person. To Howell, everyone is “my friend.” The UNC Board of Governors yesterday elected Howell – with his familiar face and smile – as the 15th Chancellor of NC State University,… READ MORE

RALEIGH (March 6, 2025) – North Carolina treats its public-school teachers horribly. But there might be a glimmer of hope. The state has languished toward the bottom of national rankings on teacher pay for the past 10 years. North Carolina dropped to 38th place last year in average teacher pay – almost $13,000 below the… READ MORE

By David Rice Executive Director, Public Ed Works WINCHESTER, VA (January 8, 2025) – I’m the son of two teachers – one a highly successful football coach and excellent math teacher, the other a strict home-ec teacher. Rather than The Brady Bunch, I grew up watching game film on our living room wall – forward… READ MORE