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Education Matter aims to provide the public with real facts about the state of public education in North Carolina. The weekly series explores everything from the history of public education to the impact of legislation and policy decisions on our public schools.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEducation Matter aims to provide the public with real facts about the state of public education in North Carolina. The weekly series explores everything from the history of public education to the impact of legislation and policy decisions on our public schools.
Recent episodes include "Education Matters Ep 280: The Future of School Funding in North Carolina" (3 October 2026, 25 minutes), "Education Matters Ep 279: Meet the 2026-27 North Carolina Teachers of the Year Pt. 2" (2 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "Education Matters Episode 278: Meet the 2026-27 NC Teachers of the Year" (19 September 2026, 25 minutes).
Education Matters publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 39 episodes.
Booking probability for Education Matters is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Education Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Education Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
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Education Matters is an education podcast with 39 episodes published.
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This week we’re diving into two hot topics in North Carolina policy circles at the moment: weighted student funding and tax amendments. As lawmakers consider how to update our state’s school funding system, voters will...
Episode #279
This week on Education Matters we’re joined by some outstanding educators, the 2026-27 North Carolina Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year. They’ve been recognized for their commitment to student...
Episode #278
This week on Education Matters we’re joined by some outstanding educators, the 2026-27 North Carolina Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year. They’ve been recognized for their commitment to student...
Episode #277
This week we’re diving into the newly passed state budget along with new policies prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in North Carolina schools and universities. We’re joined by policy and education...
Episode #276
School leadership plays a critical role for students, educators and families. This is not an easy task, but thankfully, there are several principals across our state who excel at the job. This week we’re continuing our...
Episode #275
School leadership plays a critical role for students, educators and families. This is not an easy task, but thankfully, there are several principals across our state who excel at the job. This week we’re joined by some...
Episode #274
This North Carolina General Assembly Short Session has been a unique one from the outset, as our legislators did not pass a state budget last year. So, what has been accomplished since this session began in April and...
Episode #273
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...
Episode #272
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...
Episode #271
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...
Episode #242
This week, we’re lucky enough to be joined by some outstanding educators. The 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Teacher of the Year Heather Smith is along with regional Teachers of the Year from across North Carolina to talk...
Episode #261
In this episode, we’re joined by NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green to learn about the strategic plan to make North Carolina’s local public schools the best in the nation by 2030. Key goals include...
Episode #255
On this episode, we’re joined by some outstanding educators, the 2025-26 North Carolina Wells Fargo Regional Principals of the Year. They’ve been recognized for their strong leadership and commitment to student success...
Episode #241
On this episode of Education Matters, we’re joined by the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Director Bennett Jones along with some fellows both past and present to explore how the program can impact individuals with a...
Episode #266
On this episode, we’re discussing the NC College Connect Program: a groundbreaking initiative offering direct college admission to eligible high school seniors across the state for the 2025–2026 school year! To help us...
Episode #268
EdNC, a nonprofit news outlet, embedded in P.W. Moore Elementary School in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools in 2024-25. From the first day of school through the last day of school, this film documents the power...
Episode #263
Our country recently faced the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history as Congress was unable to pass a budget by the September 31 deadline. North Carolina continues to operate without a state budget...
Episode #267
On this episode, we’re thrilled to be announcing North Carolina Legislators in Schools Week 2026! This year’s school visits will take place during the week of April 13, during which all members of the North Carolina...
Episode #259
On this episode, we’re joined by the 2025-26 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year. These outstanding educators have been recognized for their dedication to students and contributions to their...
Episode #258
On this episode, we’re joined by the 2025-26 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teachers of the Year. These outstanding educators have been recognized for their dedication to students and contributions to their...
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executive director, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
Senior Director of Policy & Research, Public School Forum of North Carolina
senior vice president of external and regulatory affairs, Hill Country Dyslexia Services
curatorial research assistant and UMD doctoral candidate, Bundesministerium der Verteidigung
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