North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Our 2024 North Carolina Burroughs Wellcome Fund regional Teachers of the Year and Wells Fargo regional Principals of the Year were honored by Governor Roy Cooper as part of the 2024 North Carolina Award Ceremony, Nov. 14 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. The North Carolina Awards, the state’s highest honor, recognizes distinguished North Carolinians for significant lifetime achievements in the areas of fine arts, literature, public service and science. Established by the General Assembly in 1961, the first medals for the North Carolina Award were given in 1964. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the awards ceremony.

A new $1 million program to help public schools access education trips to NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources sites across the state is now available as part of the “Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund”. Learn more and apply - https://lnkd.in/eyJvaBCE.

It's American Education Week! This week, we honor the incredible educators, staff and families who make a difference in the lives of our students every day. Let’s celebrate the dedication, creativity, and passion that drives education in our schools! Together, we are shaping the future!

With NC College Connect, North Carolina’s new simplified application program, public high school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above can easily apply to participating colleges and universities with just a few clicks – including some UNC System universities and your local community college. So, what are you waiting for? Meet your moment at NCCollegeConnect.org!

The NCDPI K-12 Math Team is soliciting volunteers to participate on a Math Standards Data Review Committee (DRC) to review data and trends on the current K-12 Math Standard Course of Study, along with feedback collected from interviews, focus groups, and survey responses from stakeholders. The DRC will analyze this data to make recommendations for a separate Standards Writing Team (SWT) to consider. Individuals with experience in reviewing and compiling data including K-12 educators, school and district leaders, educators institutions of higher education, and business and community leaders are encouraged to apply. For more information, and to submit an application, visit https://go.ncdpi.gov/39apw. Application deadline is 8 a.m., Dec. 2.

International Education Week (IEW) is Nov. 18-22. IEW offers educators and students opportunities to explore global issues and learn about world cultures. Join us as come together to celebrate the benefits of education and cultural exchange worldwide. Connect with NC Global Education on X (formally Twitter) to learn more about IEW in North Carolina and explore upcoming opportunities and activities - https://x.com/ncglobaled.

November is Career Development Month in North Carolina, a time to promote the benefits of career development to students by showcasing various career pathways and opportunities Across the state, schools, businesses, and community organizations are partnering to offer hands-on experiences, career fairs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities. This month, let's celebrate the transformative power of education, training, and mentorship in preparing our students to be future focused and career ready.

Congratulations to Broadview Middle's (Alamance-Burlington School System) Annie Goldberg for being named the 2024 North Carolina School Counselor Association. Goldberg received the award during the associations' annual meeting Nov. 6-8 in Charlotte! Thank you for all you do to serve your school community and its families! We appreciate you! ???????? ?? Left to right: Annie Goldberg and Dr. Kisha Bryant, NCDPI School Counseling Consultant.

Recently NCDPI received a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to implement the Skills for Future project. The program's goal is to create a learning environment that is more individualized and also more experiential, changing how students prepare for their future careers . Learn more about this initiative - https://lnkd.in/e7cry3TD.

Today is World Kindness Day. Take time to make the choice to be kind. It really does make a difference!