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Number 10
Registration Open for Growing Success for Multilingual Learners (MLs) Summer Conference and The Standards Academy - Empowering Educators Elevating Outcomes
NCDPI's Office of Teaching and Learning is merging The Standards Academy and Growing Success for Multilingual Learners into one comprehensive event in Summer 2025!
This year's Standards Academy will feature engaging sessions, including:
đ Initial Implementation of the 2024 Standard Course of Study (SCoS) for World Languages
đ World Language Honors Level I and II Courses with guidance from Advanced Learning and Gifted Education
Join at one of two locations:
đ West in Buncombe County: June 24 - 26
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East in Chatham County: July 22 - 24
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and support multilingual learners!
Learn more and register here.
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Number 9
North State Journal: "K-3 Reading Assessments Show Growth"
"Midyear literacy assessment results presented at the May meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education show continued improvement for K-3 students over last fallâs results.
The results were compiled by Amy Rhyne, the Department of Public Instructionâs senior director of the Office of Early Learning, and presented by board member Jill Camnitz, who co-chairs the Student Learning and Achievement Committee.
'We see substantial kindergarten growth from the beginning of the year to the middle of the year and moderate growth in grades 1 and 2 with third grade holding steady,' Camnitz said. 'In all grades, North Carolina exceeded the national numbers. Subgroups outperformed or at least equal the national data.'â
Read the full story here.
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Number 8
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 Carolinaâs 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 stateâs future leaders and innovators.
Learn more and apply here.
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WCTI: "Governor Stein Forms Teacher Advisory Committee to Boost North Carolina Education"
"On Tuesday, May 6, Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order to establish the Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee during National Teacher Appreciation Day. Officials say the Committee will advise the Governor on concerns related to education and serve as education ambassadors throughout the state.
Christian Martin, HJ MacDonald Middle School, Rachel Candaso (Chair), Wellcome Middle School, Elyse Cannon McRae, South Central High School, and Marisha Merchant, White Oak High School, were among those selected to be on the committee."
Read the full story and quotes from Gov. Stein here.
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Number 6
NCVPS Live, Certified Instruction Now Available for Middle Schools
North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) launched In-Real-Time (IRT) with tremendous success. This live, synchronous instruction program is designed specifically for middle school students. IRT brings certified NC teachers directly into your middle school classroomsâsupporting schools that are facing vacancies, working with substitutes, or simply seeking stronger instructional options. With flexible scheduling and real-time lessons in core subjects, IRT is already helping districts deliver the teaching their students needâright when they need it.
đ Learn more and register for upcoming informational webinars here.
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Number 5
Register for 2025 RISE Back to School Safety Summit
The 2025 RISE Back to School Safety Summit will be held from Monday, July 28 to Wednesday, July 30 at the Statesville Civic Center in Statesville, N.C.
The Center for Safer Schools is also accepting session proposals and sponsor applications.
Learn more about the RISE Back to School Safety Summit and register here.
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Number 3
NC College Connect - Direct Admissions is Here!
For the 2025-26 school year, the NC College Connect program will provide direct admissions to nearly 100 participating colleges for eligible students! View a print-ready flyer about the program here.
High school counselors, student services professionals and other PSU personnel are invited to attend one of the below NC College Connect Overview Webinars to learn more about how NC College Connect is expanding college access.
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Livestream 2025 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year Ceremony Tomorrow, May 16
Join us tomorrow for a livestream of the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year Ceremony! The livestream begins with a pre-show salute to our sponsors and finalists beginning at 11:30 a.m., with the ceremony honoring our nine regional and charter school finalists beginning at 12:30 p.m. The event concludes with the announcement of the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year.
The event will be livestreamed on both Facebook and YouTube.
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453 NC Schools Receive Recognition for Extraordinary Support of Military Students, Families
"North Carolina has long been home to a large population of active duty, guard, reserve and veteran armed service members. In recognition of the stateâs rich military history, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is pleased to recognize hundreds of schools as part of its Purple Star Award Designation initiative which first launched in the 2019-20 school year.
For the 2024-25 school year, 453 schools, including twelve charter schools, received Purple Star recognition, an increase of 59 schools versus last yearâs total awardees. In all, 31 districts across North Carolina are represented and 65 schools are first time awardees.
The award recipients were honored at a ceremony today that included remarks from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice 'Mo' Green and Brigadier General Charles W. Morrison, Assistant Adjutant General - Maneuver, NC National Guard."
Read the full press release here. Congratulations to all 2024-25 Purple Star Awardees!
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