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2024-25 Purple Star Awards - Deadline Feb. 1
The submission period for the 2024-25 Purple Star Award is now open through February 1. The Purple Star designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families.
Check out this Purple Star Award webinar, which provides overview of the application process, and learn more about NC's efforts to celebrate schools that support military-connected students and families. Find more information here.
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Number 9
Institute on Global Perspectives: Infusing Character Education into Global Learning Call for Proposals
The first annual Institute on Global Perspectives: Infusing Character Education into Global Learning will take place on April 9, 2025, at the Friday Institute in Raleigh, NC. It will feature engaging workshops, expert speakers and collaborative opportunities that deepen educators’ understanding of how global learning and character development intersect to create impactful educational experiences.
Proposals for the Institute on Global Perspectives: Infusing Character Education into Global Learning are now being accepted. The submission deadline is February 7.
Learn more and submit a proposal here.
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Number 8
Join Ready, Set, App! - Deadline Jan. 27
The North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s (NCBCE) Ready, Set, App! challenge is a mobile app development competition for high school students sponsored by Lenovo™. Student groups are asked to develop a mobile app using a mobile app development platform (e.g., MIT App Inventor) to solve a problem in their school or community. Ready, Set, App! focuses on three primary pillars:
- Mobile App Development
- Professional and Personal Development
- Interpersonal and Soft Skills Development
Over the course of a few months, students will take a unique idea and turn it into a full-functioning original app. No previous coding experience is necessary, as an incredible team of interns will be there to help along the way.
To join, students will need to create a team of three to five students per team and find an advisor. The advisor can be a teacher, school staff member or any adult community leader (e.g., Girl Scout/Cub Scout leader, Boys and Girls Club leader, sports coach, etc.).
Registration is open now and closes at 11:59 p.m. on January 27.
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Number 7
Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund
The "Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund" is a program of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), in partnership with PBS North Carolina (PBS NC), that provides reimbursements to public schools throughout North Carolina to engage in enriching, experiential field trips at DNCR's 100+ locations around the state!
The Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund will help ensure students from all regions of the state have the opportunity to engage in memorable educational experiences while cultivating a deeper understanding and appreciation of North Carolina’s rich history, culture, arts, science and natural resources. By providing financial support through reimbursements for schools to visit DNCR locations around the state, the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund empowers students to connect to what it means to live in and love North Carolina, ultimately helping to cultivate our state’s future leaders and innovators.
Learn more and apply here.
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Number 6
State-Approved K-12 Science Instructional Materials
Looking for engaging, easy-to-use science materials that meet state standards? Our collection of state-approved K-12 science resources has everything you need to inspire your students!
Whether you're teaching elementary, middle, or high school science, our resources support a variety of learning styles and help students build important skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.
Explore the full list here.
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Number 5
Digital Learning Initiative (DLI) Impact Grant Request for Proposals
The Digital Learning Initiative (DLI) Impact Grant offers an inclusive, supportive and sustainable opportunity for Public School Units (PSUs) to prioritize North Carolina Digital Learning Competencies and Digital Learning Standards for Students. This grant cycle supports a range of innovative and impactful practices, including:
- Blended Learning
- Innovative Digital Teaching and Learning Practices
- Coaching
- Data-Informed Instructional Practices
- Emerging Technologies
- Personalized Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Library Renovation, Programming, Collection Development and Community Support for areas affected by Hurricane Helene
To support applicants throughout the process, a series of webinars and office hours will be offered.
Grant submissions will close on April 11, 2025. For additional information or questions, contact Lindsey Sipe, Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant.
Learn more and find additional details here.
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Number 4
Teaching Positions Open for 2025 Session of NC Governor’s School
Work with talented and intellectually engaged high school students in a thriving learning community this summer – without grades! This is an opportunity to play a role in shaping a life-changing summer for these amazing students. More information can be found on the employment page of our Governor’s School website.
Teachers are needed for both Governor’s School campuses, hosted by Greensboro College and Meredith College. GS is also hiring instructors for area II/philosophy, English, instrumental music, math, science, social science, Spanish and visual arts, along with openings for office positions and coordinators for activities and communications.
Governor’s School will take place June 22-July 19, with employees arriving on June 16 to begin orientation. If you have questions regarding any openings, reach out to ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov.
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Number 3
Register Now for Spring 2025 Mathematics Content and Pedagogy Series
Educators, check out upcoming sessions for NCDPI's Mathematics Content and Pedagogy Series for elementary, middle and high school math. Each session meets virtually for 90 minutes with a 30-minute asynchronous reflection time. Participants may earn two contact hours per session. Register below:
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Number 2
K-12 Dive: "North Carolina Elmentary School Embraces Gaming, Robotics in STEM-Driven Relaunch"
"Students at North Carolina’s new gaming and robotics elementary school — believed to be the first of its kind. — will be exposed to the two disciplines in their math and science classes as well as through extracurricular activities.
Foust Gaming and Robotics Elementary School opened its doors on Jan. 6, welcoming students and staff after three years of construction as the public school renovated its building and revised its curriculum to accommodate the new programming, thanks to a $300 million bond measure approved in 2020.
While Foust is believed to be the first to focus on this type of programming at the elementary school level, high schools across the U.S. have embraced esports in recent years."
Read the full story here.
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Green Names Three Additions to NCDPI’s Executive Leadership Team
"Continuing to build a team focused on achieving educational excellence, North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green named three additions to his executive leadership team today: Mark Dessauer, Dr. Derrick Jordan and Dr. Michael Maher. Maher and Jordan will assume their new roles at NCDPI on January 20, and Dessauer will begin his role on February 10.
'I’m thrilled to bring all three of these leaders to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI),' Green said. 'Each of them brings their unique skills, experience and passion for bettering outcomes for the students and teachers of North Carolina.'"
Read the full press release here.
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