Chronic absenteeism isn’t solved by reminders—it’s solved by design. Districts must create schools students want to attend every day. One proven process: dual language immersion starting in elementary school. Participate Learning (Chapel Hill, NC) offers a strong, scalable model.

A disgrace: North Carolina is dead last in public school funding effort and second to last in public school funding level. Yet, the General Assembly is the only legislature in the country that hasn't passed a budget — and they're driving us off a fiscal cliff. We need a sound

We have lost a dear friend, a public servant, and a steadfast advocate for public education. Honoring the Legacy of Justice Willis P. Whichard

ATE's 2026 Annual Meeting is in Crystal City, VA | February 8-11, 2026. Register Today! https://t.co/SmhmzN8kYO #ATE2026 #TeachEducators

ATE 2026 Annual Meeting • Feb. 8–11, 2026 • Collaboration, advocacy, and innovation. A chance to share research, make connections & have an impact on edprep. Proposals Due 9-30-25 Submit today: https://t.co/ib7z6EavuT #EdPrep #TeacherEducators #MillennialEducators

ATE 2026 Annual Meeting: Proposal Call Leaders gather here, Voices shaping education— Crystal City calls. Submit Your Proposal Today: https://t.co/ntTgdLJE9N

🚨 Call for Proposals! ATE’s 2026 Annual Meeting is coming to Crystal City, VA – Feb. 8–11, 2026. Share your research and shape the future of teacher education. Submit by: 9-30-25 – https://t.co/9nbRJG49ny #edprep #teacher

I love North Carolina. And I know you do too. We have a long road ahead of us, but I believe we can win this—together. Thank you for being on the team.

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Mark your calendar, don’t delay— ATE’s Summer Conference is on the way! Come for the sessions, sharp and bright, Stay for the networking (and city lights!). July 25, we start the show, At the Arch, where ideas grow. So register now - get in cue. We can't wait to connect with you!

Summer days ahead— ATE opens doors to growth, Empowering minds. #edprep #teacherprep #education https://t.co/r6NotZ4yGj

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Registration is open for ATE’s 2025 Summer Conference, to be held in St. Louis, Missouri.  We hope you will join us July 25-29, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Arch hotel for this exciting conference event.   Learn More: https://t.co/r6NotZ56vR

A "must read" opinion about teacher licensure policy in NC!!OPINION Do NC lawmakers want our kids to be less educated? That’s what this bill will do | Opinion By Charles Coble April 17, 2025 5:00 AM (News & Observer) #teachered #teacher Read more at:

NC schools lose tens of millions in teacher grants after Trump administration DEI cuts. Department of Education cut $600 million of what it called 'divisive teacher training grants.' Schools say cuts will hurt efforts to staff Title I schools. #nced #ncpol

.@SenateDems are holding the floor for 30 hours for debate to speak out against the confirmation of Russell Vought — the architect of Project 2025 — for Director of the Office of Management and Budget. I’m scheduled to speak at midnight so make some coffee and tune into C-Span!

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Brian Meador with @ECUAthletics captured the true emotion of today's announcement from the faces of the Pirate players. It's a great shot by someone who provides magic to the coaches shows each week! I am lucky to get a chance to work with him and I never take it for granted!