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STEM is Global
We invite you to submit student work and voices as part of North Carolina’s celebration of International Education Week - November 15-19, 2021.
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. IEW offers the chance to expand awareness of and interest in global education, and to gain a new cultural understanding by sampling a small part of life beyond the shores of America. A variety of IEW activities are being planned by NCDPI to promote International Education Week in North Carolina during the week of Nov. 15-19.
- Expand awareness of and interest in global issues and global learning
- Collaborate with and learn from international student groups
- Gain a new cultural understanding
- Sample a small part of life beyond the shores of America
The NC IEW Student Showcase provides students an opportunity to share their interest and understanding of global issues, global learning, and cultural awareness through various projects, presentations, or work samples. We welcome virtual submissions of student work samples demonstrating Global Education competencies through examples such as Student/School Performances or Presentations, Student Work Narratives, or Student Interviews. Selected submissions will be highlighted on the NCDPI Facebook Page.
Learn More About the Submission Process: https://bit.ly/IEWShowcase21Info
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A.I.M. Conference 2021
NCDPI is hosting the inaugural A.I.M. Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center Nov. 29-Dec. 1. The Conference theme is "Accelerate, Invigorate, and Motivate." District and school teams will attend the conference as a way to celebrate amazing educators across the state, as well as collaborate with local, regional and state educational leaders to explore and engage with the tools and knowledge needed to implement promising practices for the betterment of every student’s education in North Carolina.
Goals of the Conference:
- Collaborate with regional/charter/lab school teams throughout the three-day uplifting and inspiring conference
- Align district/school initiatives with state-wide initiatives.
- Create opportunities to collect authentic feedback from schools and districts on Operation Polaris and state-wide initiatives.
Where: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 1
Who: District Teams (District Leadership, School Leadership, Classroom Leadership)
Cost: No conference fee.
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Howard Ginsburg, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction wins the NC Science Teachers Association (NCSTA) Distinguished Service in Science Education in North Carolina Administrator Award for 2021
The NCSTA Distinguished Service in Science Education in North Carolina Administrator Award is given to a person exhibiting leadership in science education; contributing to improvements in science education; and excelling in the aspects of science education.
This honor is determined by other science educators throughout NC and serves as recognition of Howard Ginsburg’s professional excellence and contributions to science education in North Carolina.
"Howard works tirelessly to advance STEM education in NC. His work starts with the
belief that for students in NC to have a productive future they need to be able to be
problem-solvers, to access and use information in new and innovative ways, to work in
teams, communicate effectively, and to be engaged in their own learning. The
traditional model of education is no longer an option for students. Howard makes a
compelling case that STEM education ties all those skills together. It’s not only his
knowledge of STEM that is noteworthy. It is his humor and the warm way he engages
with everyone. Howard works hard to make NC DPI an agency that is responsive and
approachable. He is a trusted advisor to me in my work and I’m sure he is for others."
- Lisa Rhoades
Senior Program Associate
NC Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center
!! Congratulations Howard!!
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Please join us to hear the good news of work-based learning programs across the state. This FUN and ENGAGING virtual event will be a NEWS BROADCAST to highlight students, teachers, and business leaders and high quality work-based learning in NC. Discover how you can engage with students, teachers and employers to grow your talent pipeline in North Carolina. We encourage you to share this invitation with your school's Business Advisory Council.
When: December 9th, 9:00-10:30 AM
Where: Online (and virtually across the state!)
Who: Anyone! Teachers, Administrators, Businesses, Organizations
Register NOW
This is one event you won't want to miss. Join us for a morning of Good News Across NC!
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The K-6 Cycle for the Presidential Awards is now open!
Nominations and applications are now open for the 2021-22 cycle of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for K-6 teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
The entire application cycle has been moved forward a few months, with nominations closing on Friday, January 7 and applications due to be completed by Sunday, February 6.
Visit http://www.paemst.org to nominate a great K-6 teacher!
Did you know that a person does not have to be nominated to complete a Presidential Award application?
Each year, several our state’s finalists, and eventual awardees, began their application without a nomination. Any eligible K-6 teacher of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or computer science can complete an application. To start an application, visit http://www.paemst.org.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the North Carolina Presidential Awards Program, please contact the State Coordinator for PAESMT, Joseph Reaper, at joseph.reaper@dpi.nc.gov.
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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Each year, Samsung asks public school students across the nation to dream, develop, and build solutions to problems facing their communities.
Join the competition to win your share of $2 million in prizes and technology for your school.
The 12th annual contest is now open. Teachers can apply now to submit their students' projects for the 2022 competition.
Application submission deadline: 11/15/2021
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Greetings from NCSciFest HQ!
After last year’s wildly successful virtual SciMatch initiative, we are pleased to announce that we are launching a hybrid edition of our program for 2022. In April, 50 North Carolina Scientists from all walks of life will share their love of what they do with 50 middle schools across the state! Because we know virtual visits can occur regardless of the conditions of the pandemic, we are encouraging everyone to plan for a virtual visit. However, if an in-person visit works for you and your Scientist match, go for it!
If you’re a middle school teacher interested in having a scientist visit with your students this April, visit https://ncsciencefestival.org/scimatch for more details and to register.
The deadline to apply is Nov 30. We’ll host a virtual orientation for the selected teachers and scientists in December and Professional Development webinars in February and March. Sign up now!
 
2021 - 2022 Air Quality-IQ Contest for Seventh Grade Students
Air Quality AQ-IQ Contest
Each year the North Carolina Division of Air within the Department of Environmental Quality coordinates the AQ-IQ Contest for Seventh grade science students. The contest asks students to:
- research an air quality problem,
- look for solutions to the problem, and
- create a creative/artistic, on-line, poster, or video project to help others learn about air and air pollutions solutions.
The projects will be turned in using an on-line tool, and can be turned in at any time up to March 7, 2022. The on-line format allows more flexibility in both the traditional, on-line and distance learning classroom. The schedule will also allow your students to participate in any academic calendar or pacing.
Visit the AQ-IQ contest page for more information:
http://web.eenorthcarolina.org/resource/about.aspx?s=121764.0.0.37430
Three minute video about the 2021 AQ-IQ Contest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArtLhL1z1hY
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NC DPI STEM Consultant
Howard Ginsburg
howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov
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