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. 

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 Thursday, December 22, 2022

Highlights

AP NEWS | Dec. 15, 2022: North Carolina revenues already $1.2B ahead of schedule - North Carolina government revenues keep exceeding economists’ projections, despite broader worries about an economic downturn. Office of State Budget Management - Revenue Forecasting | NCGA Fiscal Research

EdNC Alessandra Quattrocchi | Dec. 14, 2022: The American Teacher Act could mean higher pay for N.C. teachers - The American Teacher Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, presenting an opportunity to revitalize teacher pay nationwide.

K-12 DIVE Kara Arundel | Dec. 9, 2022: Ed Dept updates ESSER FAQ as spending reaches halfway mark - Updated guidance from the U.S. Department of Education for state and district spending of $189.5 billion in federal COVID-19 emergency funding provides more details on allowances and restrictions for outlays but doesn’t give any more information on extensions for investment of the final two aid allocations. The FAQ document provides more information on how Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding can be used. As the education system hits the halfway mark of the ESSER lifecycle, education leaders are being urged to assess their spending practices to date and make decisions about the use of remaining funds.

EdNC Liz Bell | Dec.14, 2022: More suicidal behaviors, depression, dating violence reported by North Carolina high schoolers - Mental and emotional health challenges are increasing among North Carolina high school students, particularly those who identify as female, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, according to the 2021 NC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, the first since the pandemic began. “This is the only survey in the state that uses student voice,” said Ellen Essick, section chief of NC Healthy Schools and Specialized Instructional Support at the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). “Everything else we do, we talk about students. This is where students talk about themselves.”

U.S. Department of Education - Education Stabilization Fund The Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) is an investment of over $263 billion into state and institutional COVID-19 recovery and rebuilding efforts, managed by the U.S. Department of Education to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus impacts on education for our nation’s students. The ESF was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in March 2020, with subsequent allocations to the Fund codified through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act), signed into law in December 2020, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act), signed into law in March 2021. The ESF is composed of four primary emergency relief funds: (1) the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, (2) the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, (3) the Emergency Assistance to non-Public Schools (EANS) Fund, and (4) the Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEER) Fund. CLICK HERE to access the interactive ESF Transparency Portal

Election Inquires ~ C3 Teachers It's just been a few weeks since Americans went to the polls and the results are certainly on everyone's minds. Election cycles always make for great classroom fodder. Inquiry is a great way to talk about both challenging partisan issues and the importance of democratic citizenship. Check out C3 Teachers' collection of election related inquiries at https://c3teachers.org/inquiries/.

Recording Academy^® and GRAMMY Museum^® Honor Local Teachers as 2023 Music Educator Award™ Finalists

businesswire | December 19, 2022

YouTube: Western Carolina University: Marching On - Jack Eaddy Jr.

Ten Music Teachers Will Receive Cash Honorariums Provided by Ford Motor Company Fund, One Award Winner to Be Announced During GRAMMY^® Week.  One of the finalists is from North Carolina.

North Carolina Symphony Education Awards

l to r: 2022 Music Educator Award recipients Meredith Regan, Pablo Salamanca, and Margaret Maurice, North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt, and NCS Assistant Principal Oboe and English horn Joseph Peters on stage at Meymandi Concert Hall.

2022 Music Educator Award recipients Margaret Maurice (Mecklenburg), Meredith Regan (Davidson), and Pablo Salamanca (Alamance) were honored at a North Carolina Symphony concert on Saturday, November 19, 2022. In addition to public recognition, honorees received monetary prizes generously funded by the Jennie H. Wallace Educator Award Fund. 

Visit the North Carolina Symphony's Music Education page to learn more about their programs! Special thanks to the State of North Carolina, lead education sustainers Truist and the John William Pope Foundation, and many other Music Education Supporters for their dedication to the importance of music in young people's lives.

Introducing the 2023 State Teachers of the Year

Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) - Each year, CCSSO celebrates State Teachers of the Year from U.S. states, territories, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education by providing them with a robust year-long professional learning and engaging program. Each of these teachers represents a creative, tenacious passion for students and the teaching profession.  

Leah Carper - North Carolina SCHOOL: Northern Guilford High SUBJECT AREA: English | GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 Leah Carper, a dynamic and innovative English II teacher at Northern Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, utilizes her curriculum to not only teach the skills and standards of the course, but also to teach her students how to be empathetic, contributing members of a global community.  Biography

State Board of Education Information 

State Board of Education January Meeting Wednesday, January 4th  Thursday, January 5th Link to SBE Meetings here 2023 SBE Meeting Schedule If you are unable to join, livestreams are stored here. NC Association of School Administrators - SBE Summaries

North Carolina General Assembly Committee Meetings

Legislative Update

K-12 Bills that have become Session Law

• 2021-22 Legislation with Effective Dates of July 1, 2022, through January 1, 2023 - Updated through SL 2022-75

• 2021 Leg. Session Budget and Fiscal Policy Highlights

• Chaptered Bills – NCGA Link

• NCGA Bills and Laws Page

• Education Summaries 2022 - 11.14.22

• NCSBA 2021-2022 Legislative Summary 

• NCGA - How an Idea Becomes a Law in North Carolina 

• Requirements and Guidance on School Calendar

Short Session 2022 Budget

All Legislative Budget Documents | All Annotated Committee Reports | Budget Glossary | The Budget Process

Useful Information

This section includes details pertaining to acronyms referenced throughout the K-12 Education Legislative Update newsletters.

For the glossary of legislative terms click here.

DPI= Department of Public Instruction

LEA = Local Education Agency

NCGA = North Carolina General Assembly

LB/LOB = Legislative Building/Legislative Office Building 

SBE = North Carolina State Board of Education

HB/SB = House Bill/Senate Bill

JR = Joint Resolution

SL = Session Law

GS = General Statute 

PCS = Proposed Committee Substitute 

Topic: Homeroom with Education Leaders | Navigating Education Policy in 2023 and Beyond

Hunt Institute experts and education leaders will discuss how education stakeholders can think critically and work strategically with elected officials to tackle issues like the COVID relief spending deadline, battles over politicized curricula and content, and ongoing pleas for increased parent engagement to meet the needs of all students. 

Date / Time - Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Webinar Registration

Education Matters ep. 213 A Discussion with NC Regional Teachers of the Year

As we find ourselves at the mid-point of another school year, we have with us our North Carolina Regional Teachers of the Year to discuss both the challenges and the opportunities that are on their minds today — and the ways in which we can support educators so that they are able to support our students.

Guests:

• Leah Carper, 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Piedmont Triad North Carolina 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year, Guilford County
• Ryan Mitchell, West North Carolina 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year, Henderson County
• Elizabeth Santamour, Sandhills North Carolina 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year, Hoke County
• Ashtyn Berry, Southwest North Carolina 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year, Cabarrus County
• Clinton Todd, Northeast North Carolina 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year, Pitt County
• Keegan Storrs, North Carolina 2022 Charter School Teacher of the Year

Wishing you the best of the Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year ∼ 2023!

The K-12 Legislative Update will be back after the new year. Look out for the next newsletter on Friday, January 6, 2023!

Helpful Resources

NC Social and Emotional Learning | NC DPI

Center for Safer Schools | NC DPI - Say Something Anonymous Reporting System | NC DPI

North Carolina Teacher Pipeline - Work for NC Schools | NC DPI - Teacher Certification in NC

DPI Financial Business Services (FBS) - Check FBS homepage regularly for updates. 

• Summary of 2022-23 Budget - July 11, 2022
• School Attendance and Student Accounting Manual 2022-2023 - November 7, 2022
• 2022-23 NC Public School Personnel State Salary Manual
• Salary Schedules 2022-2022
• Allotment Policy Manual - State Funds - August 8, 2022
• EDDIE - Educational Directory and Demographical Information Exchange

• Newsletters and Guidance 

• Schedule of COVID Funds - August 4, 2022 

• COVID Funds - Updated September 21, 2022

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Press Releases

Public School Forum of North Carolina: 2022 Education Policy Primer

EdNC -  Leandro articles  |  School District Profiles

BEST NC - Facts and Figures – BEST NC

The Hunt Institute - Programs focus on informing and inspiring elected officials and key policymakers to make informed decisions that result in improving the lives of all children through equitable, quality education.

NC Association of School Administrators - Podcasts

The Story of North Carolina - Resources that reach across time periods, making connections throughout North Carolina history.

North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) - everychild.onevoice

OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Anne Murtha  –  Legislative Specialist  |  984-236-2256

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