Official Twitter of
@ncpublicschools
Superintendent Catherine Truitt. Ushering in a new era of leadership in
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for educators, students and parents.
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”
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!
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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
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!
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#NCTOYPOY
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.
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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.
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!
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#KeepPounding
🏆 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
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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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
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students need to thrive.
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🎓 !
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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
👏🏻
"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
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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#ncleg
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.
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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.
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
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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!
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!
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.
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.
“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!
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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.
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!
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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
🌟🌟🌟
Loved wrapping up my week at the 2021 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year Ceremony!
Congratulations again to this fantastic group of leaders!
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#NCTOYPOY
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.
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. 📚
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!
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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
🎼
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!
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
!
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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!
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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
!
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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.
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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
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Learn more about Operation Polaris 2.0 here:
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!
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!
“.
@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.
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
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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!! 👏👏
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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
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.
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.
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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
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.
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
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
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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! 👏👏👏
.
@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!
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.
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.
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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!
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!
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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.
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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.
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
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, and it is because of you!
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
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.
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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.
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 ⬇️
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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.
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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
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🔽