5/14/2025
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Jack Boger’s why? ‘This needs doing’
This civil rights lawyer and former law school dean is known, regarded, and loved for his ‘wisdom and grace‘ This week, the N.C. Justice Center is honoring John Charles “Jack” Boger with its 2025 Lifetime Champion of Justice Award for “his...
The Public School Forum of North Carolina honors Tom Oxholm with the Robinson Award
Tom Oxholm was recently honored and celebrated as the recipient of the 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award. This prestigious award is named in honor of the late Dr. Jay Robinson, one of our state’s most distinguished education leaders and...
EdNC’s Mebane Rash receives Robinson Award, Order of the Long Leaf Pine
EdNC CEO and Editor-in-Chief Mebane Rash was recently awarded the 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award by the Public School Forum of North Carolina. This award is named in honor of the late Dr. Jay Robinson, “one of our state’s most...
Perspective | Community support helps students make it to Carnegie Hall
The Cane Creek Middle School band recently traveled to New York City and performed at the famed Carnegie Hall. The band was invited to perform in the New York Invitational Music Festival held in early March. Little did we know...
The Editor’s Notes
A heartfelt thank you to Mary Ann and the team at the Public School Forum for an evening that my boys and I will hold close for a very long time.
Thank you also to the NC Justice Center for lifting up the leadership of Jack Boger this week, who has touched so many lives, including mine. Jack, you are loved.
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