Public schools are the cornerstone of this nation's communities, democracy, and economy. The challenges and deep inequities facing schools today are largely the result of decades of disinvestment, compounded by a global pandemic. All of this has led to a breaking point for the system of public education. In 2023, lawmakers and stakeholders are urged to recognize the responsibility to act quickly to meet the needs of each and every student in North Carolina. The top education issues highlighted in this brief document represent the Public School Forum's policy agenda for the 2023-24 biennium. They include: (1) Ensure fair and competitive compensation for educators; Grow, retain, and diversify the teacher pipeline; (3) Address the root causes of mental health and school safety crises; (4) Prepare students for the world they live in; and (5) Implement, monitor, and evaluate the Comprehensive Remedial Plan. [For "Top Education Issues, 2021-22. Measuring Progress," see ED620893.]