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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
4 years
UNC, Duke researchers find zero instances of “child-to-adult” COVID-19 transmission throughout 9 weeks of in-person instruction in NC schools. Data “indicates schools can reopen safely if districts stick to prevention guidelines”
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
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I am ecstatic for my friend, Rob Taylor, @4LifeEducator , for being named the new Superintendent for @wcpss . He will be a phenomenal leader, an incredible advocate for @ncpublicschools ’ students, and a true force for good. Can’t wait to work together again soon, RT! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
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It’s a tremendous honor to officially be sworn in as NC superintendent of @ncpublicschools today at the Governor’s Mansion. As superintendent, I will prioritize educator’s voices, and I will strive to be a consensus-builder. I will lead and serve the
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Congratulations to Broughton High School’s Dr. Elena Ashburn from @WCPSS , the 2021 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year! What an outstanding cohort of principals to represent our great state and lead the future of education in NC! #nced #NCTOYPOY
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
I can think of a hundred other ways to teach colors to pre-school children. Classroom materials need be age appropriate, and this certainly doesn’t meet the mark. #nced
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Speaker Tim Moore
2 years
Flash Cards Depicting Pregnant Man Used in WCPSS Preschool Classroom in House District 37 via @ErinforNC #ncpol #ncga
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Today, I filed an official comment to the Dept. of Education about their proposed rule concerning Title IX & the national impact it would have on women’s sports. We can respect individual gender preferences without reconstructing Title IX to inherently disadvantage women.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
Let’s Go @AppState_FB !!! Most incredible ending, and it was so FUN seeing students storm the field! #GoApp #BeatTroy #LetsGoMountaineers
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Having the BEST time at the @Panthers Fan Fest with some of North Carolina’s top #teachers ! Thanks to the Panthers for the invitation and the opportunity to celebrate some of our state’s finest! #nced #KeepPounding
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Glad to be with state leaders this morning to announce a joint, bipartisan agreement to reopen schools for NC students. #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
4 months
🏆 Introducing the 2024 @BWFUND NC Teacher of the Year, Heather Smith of @HCSNC !   Heather is an eighth grade math teacher from Waynesville Middle School. Congratulations Heather!   #NCTOYPOY #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
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Congratulations to Eugenia Floyd, the 2021 @BWFUND NC Teacher of the Year. Eugenia is a 4th grade literacy teacher from Mary Scroggs Elementary, representing the North Central region. We are so excited for you, Eugenia! #NCTOY
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
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It was an honor to have you by my side at @ncpublicschools . It will be an honor to walk by you in your new role as @WCPSS superintendent. Congratulations @4LifeEducator ! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
You will be sorely missed @DeputySupTaylor , but you will do a phenomenal job as State Superintendent of @MissDeptEd . You has been an unwavering voice for #students — always eager to work collaboratively to find the best and right solution. I can’t wait to see you soar! -ct
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
My heart is breaking for parents, students and staff at Robb Elementary School. I pray for that community and those affected by this horrific and senseless attack.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
4 years
BIG congrats to @StoverScience on being a finalist for 2021 National Teacher of the Year! In a year teachers are going the extra mile for students, Maureen’s selection for this high honor highlights the tremendous contributions from teachers across NC.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
4 years
Today I had the opportunity to participate in a Virtual Roundtable hosted by the @NCChamber alongside @JoshDobsonNC . It was a great conversation on eduction and workforce, our goals moving forward, and how both agencies are working to better serve North Carolinians. #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
NC is leading the way in preparing #students to become lifelong learners and contributors in our complex, rapidly changing world. I'm excited to unveil the #NCPortraitofaGraduate to outline the knowledge, mindsets & skills all #nced students need to thrive.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Congratulations to the 2023 graduating class at @greenlevelhigh ! I’m particularly proud of my own graduate, Chorley, for all she has accomplished! I can’t wait to see what is in store for the stellar @ncpublicschools ’ graduates🎓 ! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Feeling especially grateful today! Thank you to nurse Tonya and all health care workers for their ongoing efforts to keep us safe and healthy. #vaccinated 👏🏻
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Enjoying my time in Ocracoke with @DeputySupTaylor after a great meeting at @NCCATNews !☀️ #nced #edleadnc #OneTeamOneVoice
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
What a fun way to kick off today’s @edstateboard_nc meeting with the #NCTOYPOY regional finalists. What an amazing group of teachers and principals leading @ncpublicschools ! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
"Ms. Truitt, you obviously weren't surprised to find students with a reduced academic achievement when they weren't in school. But rather than complaining about it and blaming people, you focused on actually doing something about it." - Rep @BobbyScott #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
I loved wrapping up my visit with @CabCoSchools at @SpidersCHS ! I saw so many durable skills in action from JAG, to IB and CTE courses. #Students and teachers are highly engaged in preparing for post-graduate plans and opportunities. #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
I have had the BEST Monday morning meeting with students, educators and staff @LCSJackets . Being in classrooms with students who are engaged and loved by their teachers is soul filling. Great things happening in Lexington City! #DistrictVisitsandVoices
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Excited to join in announcing the Excellent Public Schools Act of 2021. Anyone who has spent longer than 5 minutes in a room with me has heard me speak about the importance of early-literacy and how critical it is that we prioritize literacy in public education. #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
The North Carolina General Assembly overrode several vetoes on Wednesday that have a direct impact on education in North Carolina. The two most notable are the Parent’s Bill of Rights and the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. #nced #ncleg
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Happy New Year! I wish you all a happy and prosperous 2022, and I look forward to seeing all that we accomplish in the year ahead.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
8 months
I am excited to announce that Dr. Jeremy Gibbs has been named the new Deputy Superintendent of District and School Support Services at @ncpublicschools ! @JeremyRGibbs joins us in Raleigh after most recently serving as NCDPI's Regional Director in the western region. #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
Incredible accomplishment. Congratulations to Superintendent Moore! #nced
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Wake County Public School System
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Superintendent Cathy Moore today was named the National Superintendent of the Year by @MagnetSchlsMSA for her unwavering support of our 54 award-winning magnet schools and early colleges.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
On this National Day of Prayer, let us come together as one people to pray for America and the world. Lord, pour out your love, life and liberty.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Starting off Wednesday with an extra dose of gratitude. Major thank you to Nurse Faye at Duke, who also happened to be the first person in the Triangle to get vaccinated! 💉 #showyourshotnc #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
I hope everyone had a chance to fully enjoy their summer of excitement, adventure, rest & relaxation. I am so happy to welcome you all back to school for a year full of learning, health, fun and new experiences. I can’t wait to see and hear about all that you accomplish!
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
5 months
Wrapping up #ReadAcrossAmerica Week with this book that helps me think differently about how we leverage the strengths and skills of all teachers to support all students in @ncpublicschools . I hope you and your family have enjoyed time to read together this week!
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
I am thrilled for Dr. Rob Taylor & know he will do a phenomenal job as the new State Superintendent of @MissDeptEd . As @ncpublicschools ' Deputy Superintendent, he has been an unwavering voice for students — always eager to work collaboratively to find the best & right solution.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Had a great time yesterday exploring the multi-community approach to building a stronger education-workforce pipeline in Surry & Yadkin. Enjoyed seeing friends & partners: @EducationNC @myFutureNC @NCgoldenLEAF @NCCommColleges @elkinsupt @kkimor @ReevesTravis @DrToddMartin
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
11 months
My statement below on the Parents’ Bill of Rights provisions in the conference budget. #NCed #NCpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
This week, we celebrate National School Choice Week and the opportunity to empower parents and students as they make the decision that best fits their child’s needs and educational journey.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
“Being a leader isn’t as much about being in charge. It’s taking care of those in your charge.” 👏👏 - Dr. Patrick Greene, the 2022 @WellsFargo Principal of the Year Congratulations to all the regional #NCTOYPOY leaders celebrated here today! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
My statement below on the Governor’s veto of #SB37 #ncpol #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
6 months
On this last day of Black History Month, I found myself in Greensboro and decided to tour the International Civil Rights Museum. What an incredible experience. I learned so much about about the role that NC A&T students played in the Woolworth Lunch Counter sit-ins.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Congratulations to the 2023 @WellsFargo North Carolina Principal of the Year, Donna Bledsoe from Cedar Ridge Elementary of @SurryCoSchools ! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all @ncpublicschools teachers! Thank you for being such dedicated and attentive professionals as you help North Carolina students cultivate their passions and pursue their dreams! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Thrilled to be able to unveil @ncpublicschools ' "Operation Polaris" during today's @edstateboard_nc meeting. Operation Polaris will guide our work over the next 4 years to ensure every student receives a sound, basic #education . #NCED 🌟🌟🌟
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Loved wrapping up my week at the 2021 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year Ceremony! Congratulations again to this fantastic group of leaders! #nced #NCTOYPOY
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Congrats to our eight regional Wells Fargo NC Principals of the Year! Principals are multipliers of excellence, and the students and teachers in all eight of these schools are as much winners as the principals themselves.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
6 months
For #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek , I’m sharing a book each day that I’ve really enjoyed or continue to reference throughout the years. Even adults like to read during this week! I hope that you and your family can take some time to read together this week. 📚
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
This morning I had the opportunity to join superintendents to discuss progress in the work to redesign school performances grades and upcoming steps. We are appreciative of superintendents' input & engagement throughout this process! Thank you to @ncsupers for hosting! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
A lot of things to love in @McDowell590 today, but especially impressed by @MHSTitans and their agricultural program. They raise goats on campus, and this little guy had me cracking up! #edleadnc #districtvisitsvoices @NCAgriculture
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
I consider myself lucky to have some incredible people on the team here at @ncpublicschools . 🥇 #oneteamonevoice
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NCASA
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NCASA awards @davidstegall @DrBevREmory and @TabariWallace for their outstanding leadership in state education! #NCASA21 #LeadershipMatters #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Thank you to the NC Music Educators Association @ncmea for our meeting today about the importance of music education 🎶. I enjoyed talking with NCMEA President Johnathan Hamiel and NCMEA Executive Director Susan Heiserman about how we can support #MusicEd . #ncmea 🎼
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
This pianist (🙋‍♀️) was ecstatic to meet pianist and Indie-band legend @BenFolds today. I’ve been a fan since 1997, and today I had the chance to learn about his nonprofit “Keys For Kids.” What an amazing person and musician!
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
It was so great to see members of the Student Advisory Council at DPI today working on their @edstateboard_nc presentation for next month! I can’t wait to hear about pathways and internships from this bright group of #students ! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
4 years
Officially sworn in this past weekend as the new superintendent for @ncpublicschools ! Thank you to Judge Dillon and @NCSecState for making it official, so I could hit the ground running on day one! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Had great conversations this morning with #NCTOYPOY , @Gina4Lit and Elena Ashburn. We discussed how we will continue working on behalf of students and the power of visiting districts that don’t often get visited. Looking forward to all we will accomplish #together ! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
NC now has a total of 23,090 @NBPTS certified teachers! Our educators demonstrate their dedication to students each day, and their commitment to attaining this certification shows how devoted they are to being their very best for students. #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
4 years
public education community by listening and learning – to teachers, to parents, to principals and to superintendents. #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
Today, I am excited to unveil Operation Polaris 2.0, outlining @ncpublicschools initiatives underway including literacy & workforce development, and those that have been enhanced or added to better serve #nced . Learn more about Operation Polaris 2.0 here:
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
I loved having the opportunity to speak with the Teacher Leadership Council members yesterday, hearing direct feedback from the field. It was great to meet an incredible group of educators, including the 2022 Beginning Teacher of the Year Xavier Adams & runner-up Meghan Chinn!
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
Congratulations to the 2022 @BWFUND NC Teacher of the Year, Leah Carper! #NCTOYPOY
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Great principals make great things happen for students and teachers. Through the work of the Principal Advisory Committee, thank YOU for to continuing to lift up great principals across the state to ensure better outcomes for ALL North Carolina students!
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NC Public Schools
1 year
“. @CTruittNCDPI has transformed the support of principals through her initiatives & policies, amplifying the importance of principals as true change agents in schools.” @DrPatrickGreene & @TabariWallace present 1st NCPAC Champion for Leaders Award to Supt. Truitt at meeting Fri.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
As a military spouse, it was especially meaningful to be part of today's Purple Star Award Ceremony. The 288 Purple Star awardees have gone above and beyond to ensure their school and classroom environment accommodates military families and students. Way to go!🌟 #PurpleUp #nced
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NC Public Schools
3 years
The video from the 2021 Purple Star Award Ceremony is now available on the NCDPI YouTube Channel - .
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Advice from 2022 @BWFUND NC Teacher of the Year Leah Carper: - use your voice - build relationships - rely on your team - be yourself - remember you work for children - take your positions Love this!! 👏👏 #NCTOYPOY #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Today, Daniel Bryant encouraged @AIM_NCDPI attendees to share the name of the teacher who most impacted them. For me it was Mrs. Peggy Jamison. 8th Grade. She celebrated and nurtured my LOVE for reading 📕 Thank you, Daniel, for helping #NCAIM2021 remember our WHY. #NcED
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
We’re thrilled to have him officially with the team, and @ncpublicschools , as one of our Deputy Superintendents! #nced
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UNCW Alumni Association
1 year
Congratulations to Dr. Jerry Oates '95, '03M, who was recently named Deputy State Superintendent of @ncpublicschools . 🔗:
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Last year’s results show NC's commitment to #literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading is beginning to pay off. Educators have done an extraordinary job implementing this in the classroom, & it’s clearly changing the trajectory of reading achievement for students.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Welcome back to school, Mills Park Panthers! ✏️📚 Your @WCPSS teachers, staff and administrators are so excited to have you back in the classroom for another exciting year! @ncpublicschools @edstateboard_nc #NCSchoolsRiseToShine
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
What an honor to spend some one-on-one time with @SecCardona . After touring Bright Beginnings Child Development Center with @NC_Governor , we discussed everything from the importance of pre-K to the need for more post-secondary opportunities for high school graduates. #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
11 months
Thank you to @ecpps ’ Superintendent @keithparker_nc for visiting with me in Raleigh today!
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
4 years
Thank you Dr. Atkinson for your well wishes! An honor of a lifetime and grateful for the opportunity to serve students, educators and parents.
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June Atkinson
4 years
@CTruittNCDPI @ncpublicschools Best wishes to @CTruittNCPI as you lead and serve the public education community in NC. May your work benefit each of our NC students. My prayers are with you. #ednc
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
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Congratulations to the 2022 @WellsFargo North Carolina Principal of the Year, @DrPatrickGreene of @GreeneCoSchools ! #NCTOYPOY #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
11 months
Today, we honor and remember the men and women who lost their lives in the horrific terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. We commemorate those who died and the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. #NeverForget
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
Wishing my dear friend, colleague and Ironwoman, @DocAngMullennix , a speedy and full recovery. You are a warrior and inspiration. All of us at @ncpublicschools are cheering you on and supporting you through this.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
4 years
Agriculture is the #1 industry in NC, with endless career paths. @CTEforNC courses and clubs like @NCFFA give students great opportunities to learn about this industry and where it can take them. @NCFarmBureau
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Happy Mother’s Day to my very own! 💐You are the best example to Susan and me, and today we celebrate you and all the incredible women, mothers, and grandmothers who love so well. #MothersDay
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
To my dear friend, Bird @FreebirdsShire : Thank you so much for your #leadership and commitment to #educators , #students , and communities. We, and @ncpublicschools , are better now because of you. -ct
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
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Thank you to @ncsupers for the chance to share about the ongoing work and upcoming priorities for @ncpublicschools . We appreciate our local Superintendents’ dedication to NC students and school staff and look forward to the work ahead! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Thank you @CTEforNC for the opportunity to speak with this amazing group of @ncpublicschools CTE Directors! All students are on a career journey. By prioritizing the role of CTE & durable skills, students are better prepared for the postsecondary plan of their choice. #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day! Thank you to all those who’ve served to keep us safe and free! #HappyIndependenceDay
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
I loved hearing from the Superintendent Student Advisory Council this week, composed of 9 exemplary NC high school juniors and seniors. They presented their proposal to help reduce testing anxiety to @ncpublicschools staff, GA members, parents and guardians. #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
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Congratulations to the nearly 300 @ncpublicschools who earned Purple Star Award Designation this year! These schools are going above and beyond to meet the needs of military students and families, and I know firsthand how much it means to them.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Any day I get to spend with #students is an incredible day well spent. Loved seeing and hearing how students and teachers are thriving here in @RCSNC . #nced #edleadnc #districtvisitsvoices
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Major congratulations are in order for the @NCECDivision for becoming the first state education agency in the country to earn this accreditation. Way to go! 👏👏👏
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NC Public Schools
3 years
. @NCECDivision first state education agency in US to earn accreditation from @DyslexiaIDA for its Reading Research to Classroom Practice (RRtCP) course on the Science of Reading. Staff from the division’s NC SIP submitted the application to IDA for recognition. Congrats!
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
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With great excitement, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jerry Oates has been named the new Deputy Superintendent of District and School Support Services at @ncpublicschools ! @DrJLOates comes to NCDPI from @brunscoschools where he most recently served as district superintendent.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
I took part in some teriffic conversations today at the #CTEAdmin22 Conference and received excellent feedback on our 4 newly unveiled #workforce development goals. Our @CTEforNC educators are doing really important work to introduce career pathways to ALL students. #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Happy Arts in Our Schools Month! 🎨🎭🎶🎥 From music to painting, from sculpture to cinema, and so many more, this month is a celebration of every aspect of Arts Education as we congratulate all the arts education teachers and student artists for their hard work and dedication!
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
Congratulations to Ms. Lightfoot, the newest @Milken Family Foundation Award Winner! It’s clear that Victoria’s devotion to education and her focus on powerful teaching and learning has made a measurable difference for students and teachers! #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Today’s decision is about restoring choice to parents and students as well as providing greater flexibility to school districts. I’m glad to see the science prevail & grateful to see state leaders come together and transcend party lines for the sake of our students. #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
I could not be happier to announce that Ronald Dixon has been named the new Assistant Superintendent of District and Regional Support at @ncpublicschools ! Mr. Dixon comes to NCDPI from @RSSchoolsNC where he served as the Executive Director of Middle Schools.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
What a great way to kick off a Monday- in a room full of dedicated and passionate @CTEforNC leaders. Thank you to the incredible educators for taking the time to attend #CTESC22 . Career-connected #education must continue to grow in #nced , and it is because of you!
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
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Principals are the glue that holds our public schools together. All of these leaders are deeply passionate about supporting the educators and staff in their buildings. They foster a culture of trust and collaboration and don’t shy away from picking up a broom, covering a class or
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
I had a great time visiting S.H.I.N.E classrooms in @CarteretK12 ! I was able to join in the fun, #learning about the importance of phonics in #literacy with our elementary students and applying math in day-to-day activities with middle school students. #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
Congratulations to NC’s former Labor Commissioner @CherieBerryNC for receiving this year’s Henry Clay Award. A great event put on by the Lt. Governor and fun to see so many friends.
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
In a time where some states are running away from accountability, @ncpublicschools is running toward it. But we need to include other measures of accountability aside from standardized tests. More from yesterday's @EdWorkforceCmte hearing ⬇️ #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
My thoughts on HB 324, Ensuring Dignity and Nondiscrimination in Schools #nced #ncpol
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
This is incredible news. These partnerships will do so much to address teaching pipeline needs in our state! #nced
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NC Teaching Fellows
3 years
BIG NEWS! Congratulations to @uncfsu , @ncat_teached , and @uncpembroke on being selected as new Teaching Fellows partner institutions! We are thrilled to build these partnerships to strengthen and diversify our state's teaching pipeline. #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
While it is Friday for sure, for Midway High School students in Sampson County…. it’s actually Drive Your Tractor to “Work” Day! 🚜 #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
1 year
Congratulations to Mrs. Kimberly Jones of @chccs , the 2023 @BWFUND NC Teacher of the Year! #NCTOYPOY #nced
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
8 months
Third-grade reading scores are back to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data released Wednesday from the @ncpublicschools . “Students are recovering almost in every single subject which is really good news,” said State Superintendent Catherine Truitt. More from @WNCN 's
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
3 years
As a breast cancer survivor, I would continue to encourage NC to get their vaccination. However, the federal government's decision to mandate vaccination is one of the clearest examples of government overreach & one of the purest attacks on personal choice. Statement below🔽
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NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt
2 years
Today is a day that we honor and remember those selfless men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. #MemorialDay #USA
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