Jun
19
2017
Shared Measures of Success to Put North Carolina Children on a Pathway to Grade-Level Reading is a new report that outlines the research basis behind the NC Pathways to Grade-Level Reading Measures of Success Framework: http://buildthefoundation.org/2017/06/new-report-outlines-research-behind-measures-that-move-the-needle-on-third-grade-reading/.
Also, Pathways is inviting people and organizations...
Nov
15
2016
Over 40,000 Books Given to Children Through Smart Start and Reach Out & Read
Recent Report Says Parents Participating in the Program Are More Likely to be Reading with Young Children
– A recent report shows that a statewide partnership...
Feb
12
2015
Oct
05
2012
From the Public School Forum of NC:
Governor Candidates Q&A
The Public School Forum recently reached out to candidates running in the November 2012 General Election for the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction asking...
May
23
2012
Today’s News & Observer includes an op-ed challenging North Carolina’s gubernatorial candidates to speak to early childhood education issues as part of their campaigns and specifically to devote a portion of at least one debate to the topic.
As Dr....
Mar
01
2012
February 29, 2012
The Public News Service
NAGS HEAD, N.C. - A growing number of pediatricians across North Carolina are adding one more tool to their doctor's bag: A children's book.
It's part of a national program called "Reach Out and Read."...
Mar
01
2011
Increase investments in early education, says a group of more than 80 leading business people, educators and elected officials who participated in a year-long study group organized by the Public School Forum of North Carolina. Study group members were...
Jan
05
2023
The Smart Start Network works year-round to ensure children and families are supported, creating a brighter future for each child in every community. Each Local Partnership provides critical social and emotional support, needed resources and referrals, crucial infrastructure support,...