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Number 10
Student Advisory Council Applications Reopened - Deadline Feb. 19
Calling all high school juniors! The application for State Superintendent Mo Green’s Student Advisory Council has been reopened.
High school juniors interested in state education issues, advocating on behalf of their peers and serving as an advisor to decision-makers in K-12 education are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Student Advisory Council, students will meet monthly and serve a two-year term that concludes at the end of their senior year. The Advisory Council is open to all public school students in North Carolina.
Learn more and apply here. The deadline to apply is February 19.
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Number 9
2025 Growing Success for Multilingual Learners (ML) Summer Conference Call for Proposals
NCDPI's ML/Title III team invites Dual Language Immersion (DL/I) educators to submit proposals for the 2025 Growing Success for MLs Conference, June 24-26 in western North Carolina and July 22-24 in eastern North Carolina.
Share your "boots on the ground" expertise and inspire fellow educators to create more effective learning environments for multilingual learners. This is a great opportunity to share your practical strategies, innovative ideas and proven methods for enhancing the educational experience of ML students.
The deadline to submit a proposal is March 1. Learn more and submit a proposal here.
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Number 8
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 the 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 7
Quarterly PIO Call Follow-Up
The Quarterly PIO Call was Wednesday, February 12. If you did not receive the meeting follow-up materials, including the slide deck and recording, please reach out to communications@dpi.nc.gov.
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Number 6
Register for NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Summer Opportunities
Join the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) this summer for transformative professional development. These residential programs provide educators with the tools, strategies and support to elevate their teaching. Each week, teachers engage in content-rich instruction, explore proven methodologies and receive coaching to implement new insights effectively. The goal is to empower educators to create classrooms where students are more engaged, self-motivated and successful.
Learn more about the professional development opportunities available at NCCAT this summer and register here.
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Number 5
EdNC: "DPI, State Board Approve Legislative Priorities and Welcome Superintendent’s Cabinet"
"The State Board of Education voted to approve its joint 2025 legislative agenda with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) last Thursday, calling among other things for higher teacher pay, additional aid for schools in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene, and for a moratorium on the expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship program.
The State Board of Education first discussed possible legislative priorities at its January meeting, discussing the need for policies to support teacher retention, school calendar flexibility, student health, and a new pay structure for principals."
Read the full story here.
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Number 4
New Driver's Education Form
A new, streamlined Driver Education Completion Form has been created by NCDPI in consultation with Commissioner Wayne Goodwin and the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Effective immediately, all driver training entities – whether public schools or commercial driver training schools – should begin using this updated form. This form replaces the NCDPI completion form that public schools currently use, as well as Form 611 and Form 611-A that commercial driver training schools currently use. Please note that printed forms will no longer be issued. Instead, you will be able to print the new form directly for your students as needed.
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Number 2
Five NC Educators Receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
"Five North Carolina teachers were honored last month as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest award K-12 teachers can receive for instruction in those two subjects by the federal government. In all, 336 teachers nationwide were named by former President Joe Biden as award recipients spanning from 2021 to 2023.
- Chasity Bolch, Newton-Conover Middle School (Newton-Conover City Schools)
- Adam Haas, Rocky River Elementary School (Union County Public Schools)
- Nardi Routten, Creekside Elementary School (Craven County Schools)
- Sara-Elizabeth Senseney, Mountain Heritage High School (Yancey County Schools)
- Leigha Jordan, Valley Springs Middle School (Buncombe County Schools)"
Read the full press release here. Congratulations to these five incredible educators!
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NC Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
"Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching.
Since 2013, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction has been proud to partner with the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to honor North Carolina teachers. The state has recognized outstanding teachers through its Teacher of the Year program since 1970.
'Those of us doing the work see the incredible impact of public education every day, so to see these nine exceptional educators lifted up and honored for their dedication to students is priceless' said State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green. “I know that this group will serve their students and fellow educators admirably, and I look forward to seeing all that they accomplish in the year ahead.'"
The finalists are:
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Northeast: Rachel Candaso, Wellcome Middle School (Pitt County Schools)
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Southeast: Hannah Moon, Emsley A. Laney High School (New Hanover County Schools)
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North Central: Tamika J. Farmer, G. W. Carver Elementary School (Edgecombe County Schools)
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Sandhills: Dr. Anthony Martin, East Columbus Junior/Senior High School (Columbus County Schools)
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Piedmont-Triad: Chanel Jones, Broadview Middle School (Alamance-Burlington School System)
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Southwest: Yaronda Kilgo, Wingate Elementary School (Union County Public Schools)
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Northwest: Tayler Bomar, Greenlee Primary School (Mitchell County Schools)
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Western: Lydia Sale, West Elementary School (Swain County Schools)
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Charter: Lindsay Phillips, Mountain Island Charter School
Congratulations to all nine finalists! The 2025 Burroughs Wellcome NC Teacher of the Year will be announced at an award ceremony in April.
Read the full press release here.
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