Public School Matters
NC Association of School Administrators
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Join the North Carolina Association of School Administrators’ Advocacy Team for a brief and timely discussion on legislation and policy news affecting public schools. New podcasts are released weekly during NC General Assembly sessions and at other times as legislative and policy developments occur. Find the latest K-12 education news at www.NCASA.net or @NCASAtweets!
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6 days ago
Episode 10 - How Our Superintendents Are Doing? A Conversation With NCSSA Executive Director Jack Hoke
This week, the NCASA Advocacy Team speaks with Mr. Jack Hoke, Executive Director of the *NC School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA)*, on the new school year, school administrator turnover, and the importance of strong school leadership.
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Jul 12, 2022
Episode 9 - The Future Of Teacher Pay & Licensure In NC?
This week the NCASA Advocacy Team speaks with Dr. Patrick Miller, Chairman of NC’s Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC), and 2020 NC Teacher of the Year Maureen Stover about the proposed “*Pathways to Excellence For Teaching Professionals*” model that PEPSC is now developing. The model, if ultimately adopted, could hold major reforms for teacher compensation and licensure.
There is still time to have your concerns addressed about this valuable model. Email your feedback to: *pathways.feedback@dpi.nc.gov*.
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Jul 6, 2022
Episode 8 - What The 2022 State Budget Proposes for Public Schools
State lawmakers have reached an agreement on a state budget package for 2022-2023. Join the NCASA Advocacy Team for highlights of what it holds for public schools and their personnel. Click below for references to this podcast:
* *NC House Bill 103*
* *NCASA 2022 State Budget Summary *
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Jun 28, 2022
Episode 7 - Conversation With NCPAPA Executive Director, Dr. Shirley Prince
This week the NCASA Advocacy Team speaks with *Dr. Shirley Prince, Executive Director of the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association* (NCPAPA), about principals’ reflections on the school year that just ended and priorities they have for 2022-23.
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Jun 21, 2022
Episode 6 - A Conversation With The State Superintendent Of Public Instruction
This week the NCASA Advocacy Team speaks with *North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt *on the school year that just ended, lessons learned, and what’s next for public education in North Carolina.
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Jun 15, 2022
Episode 5 - Virtual Learning, School Calendar & More
Legislation rolled out the week of June 6th proposes new parameters for virtual academies operated by NC school districts and also addresses remote instruction days in the school calendar and other K-12 policy topics. Join NCASA’s Advocacy Team for a closer look at these bills and their next steps.
*References:*
* NC House Bill 79
* NC House Bill 159
* NC Senate Bill 671
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Jun 8, 2022
Episode 4 - State Budget Preview
State lawmakers are already busy drafting a state budget proposal for 2022-2023. Join NCASA’s Advocacy Team for a look at the likely path for this spending bill and the key funding priorities they are hoping the General Assembly will include in it for public schools.
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Jun 2, 2022
Episode 3 - Parents' Bill of Rights
This week, the NCASA Advocacy Team discusses *House Bill 755: Parents’ Bill of Rights*, which was introduced in the state legislature last week and passed in the Senate this week. Make sure to hit subscribe to stay in the loop!
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May 25, 2022
Episode 2 - Primary Elections Results
This week Katherine and Elizabeth look at North Carolina's recent primary elections and the impact they already hold for determining control of the 2023 General Assembly.
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May 17, 2022
Episode 0 - North Carolina Association of School Administrators (NCASA) Public School Matters Podcast
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May 17, 2022
Episode 1 - Introduction to the Public School Matters Podcast
This initial podcast introduces you to our hosts, *NCASA’s Executive Director Katherine Joyce* and *Elizabeth Yelverton, NCASA Legal Affairs & Policy Manager*. Together, they make up NCASA's Advocacy Team and will update you on current education legislation and policy actions in North Carolina. We hope you will tune in weekly as they share timely information on Public School Matters.
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