Across the country this week, educators were applauded for their commitment to students. Their extremely important work plays a critical role in shaping the futures of our kids as well as our communities. To help us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and recognize just how critical that work is, we’re joined by two classroom teachers and a district HR director.

Guests:

• Chyna Delk-Bratcher, Kindergarten Teacher, Hoke County Schools
• Michael Vetter, Human Resources Director, Jackson County Public Schools
• Valencia Abbott, Social Studies Dept. Chair, Rockingham Early College High School

On this special episode we’re taking a look at the Public School Forum’s annual Eggs & Issues event, which was held on April 7 in Raleigh this year. Eggs & Issues is held at the beginning of each legislative session so that the Forum can share our policy agenda for the biennium. This year’s program featured a panel of policymakers from the North Carolina General Assembly discussing revenue and school funding – a critical conversation considering North Carolina is now the only state in the nation without a current budget.

On this special episode we’re taking a look at the Public School Forum’s annual Eggs & Issues event, which was held on April 7 in Raleigh this year. Eggs & Issues is held at the beginning of each legislative session so that the Forum can share our policy agenda for the biennium. This year is a short session year, meaning the Top Issues focused on measuring progress toward the issues named in 2025. Within the episode you’ll hear status updates on those issues, as well as analysis of the recent Leandro V ruling from legal expert Ann McColl.

Guests:

• Dr. Lauren Fox, Public School Forum of NC
• Ann McColl, Legal Expert