The Whirl: Public Schools First NC Fundraiser

On Apr. 19, supporters of public education gathered at Lamar Hall for a fundraiser benefiting Public Schools First NC, a nonprofit organization that advocates for public education across the state. The event brought together educators, community leaders and advocates to support the organization’s work strengthening public schools.

Christine Kushner, Tyler Swanson, Tom Oxholm
Jessica Holmes, Susan Evans, Tara Waters, Rita Rakestraw, Matthew Brown

This article originally appeared in the July 2026 issue of WALTER magazine.

The Whirl