State Board of Education Vision:Every public school student in North Carolina will be empowered to accept academic challenges, prepared to pursue their chosen path after graduating high school, and encouraged to become lifelong learners with the capacity to engage in a globally-collaborative society.
State Board of Education Mission:The mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is to use its constitutional authority to guard and maintain the right of a sound, basic education for every child in North Carolina Public Schools.
"Every single teacher who is teaching right now is the teacher that our COVID-19 kids will remember as the one who helped them get through this time — their Obi-Wan Kenobi, their Gandalf, their Yoda, their Dumbledore."
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Interim Superintendent Julie Thompson at the centennial celebration of Roanoke Rapids High School.
Freebird McKinney
Director of the Office of Government and Community Affairs
Strengthen statewide support for district Student Mental Health, Social-Emotional Learning, and Whole Child, Whole School, Whole Community initiatives and programs.
Coordinate and consolidate partnerships with PSU’s and statewide organizations whose primary focus is on developing and implementing teacher recruitment and retention strategies, particularly with educators of color.
Focus on recruitment partnerships including Community Colleges and EPP’s/ IHE’s through increased communication and collaboration on specific teacher recruitment and licensure initiatives.
Mr. Freebird McKinney (Director of Legislative and Community Affairs)
Ms. Julie Paige Pittman (Special Advisor to the Superintendent: Teacher Engagement)
Mr. Jamey Falkenbury (Director of Government and Community Affairs)
It was a momentous day at Roanoke Rapids High School’s celebration of the 100th Anniversary of this incredible, architectural masterpiece that represents a “Temple of Learning” for this community.
Thank you Superintendent Julie Thompson and J Wendell Hall for your inspiring words and to so many National, State, and Local Representatives for your support and commitment to NC Public Schools. It was a remarkable day for this community and the #districtvisitsvoicesTeam was honored to represent the NC State Board of Education, Superintendent Catherine Truitt, and the Department of Public Instruction on this historic day.
Haywood County Schools is an amazing school district, filled with incredibly committed and dedicated leaders, who are leading phenomenal educators that have a true heart for students. Thank you for sharing this spirit with #DistrictVisitsVoices and for telling your story and revealing the ever- changing love story you have with your “River.”
Special thanks to Superintendent Dr. Bill Nolte, Assistant Super. Dr. Trevor Putnam, and Assistant Super. Jill Barker, for driving us along the flood zone and sharing your experiences on that fateful day and the many uniting days to follow.
2021 Latinx Education Summit: October 13-14, 2021
Opportunity to join nuestra comunidad in a critical conversation about the current state and future of Latinx education in North Carolina.
Over this two-day virtual experience, LatinxEdwill host a series of conversations in both English and Spanish with students, parents, and educators about their experiences in education and what it will take to advance Latinx student success in NC. Join us to listen, learn, and build community with fellow education champions who are investing in the future of the Latinx community and North Carolina.
State Education Leaders Issue Statement About School Board Safety Concerns
State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis, Vice Chairman Alan Duncan and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt issued the following response today to safety concerns at some school board meetings over the course of the last month:
"As education leaders in our state, we are united by our fierce passion for serving students and in our commitment to providing all students and those serving our students with a safe environment. As we continue to see instances of violence unfold during some local school board meetings, we are yet again unified. The increased hostility and threats of force that we have seen across the state are not reflective of what we expect and ask of our own students: treating others with kindness and respect."
Want to dig deeper into PRC 177 – Summer Career Accelerator Programs?
The Office of Learning Recovery & Accelerationhas invited subject matter experts to discuss state-wide initiatives, workforce pipelines, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and career development plans. This in-depth technical webinar will dive deeper into the programmatic opportunities available for PRC 177.
How are community-based organizations increasing the number of NC residents getting a high-quality credential or degree after high school, especially for groups with historically lower completion rates?
The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at NC State University is seeking applications from NC community-based organizations that are improving postsecondary (post-high school) educational attainment rates, especially for students from groups with historically lower levels of completion. Those selected will join IEI’s“Educational Attainment”cohort.
Organizations selected for the cohort will benefit from:
Increased visibility for an organization’s efforts.
Free support to strengthen each organization.
A virtual peer learning network
While there is no fee for participating in the cohort, members are asked to cover travel expenses for their organization’s team members to attend the daylong Emerging Issues Forum on Feb. 8, 2022 in Raleigh and a dedicated cohort meeting the following morning. Please note that depending on the evolution of the pandemic, these meetings may become virtual events.
Questions? Contact IEI Assistant Director Pat Cronin at pcronin@ncsu.edu or 919-513-3540.
Applications are due no later than Friday, November 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
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