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We are a proud North Carolina based professional association-- celebrating over 40 years of serving NC educators--join us! https://t.co/ijLnrDW86V
North Carolina, USA
Joined May 2014
Nearly 80% of teachers in the U.S. are white, but a majority of students are children of color. Having teachers of color yields positive outcomes for all students.
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Congratulations! We're excited to share the results of the 2020 Board elections. To learn more about our regional representatives, please visit the Executive Board page here: https://t.co/JaWFcfSspp
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Parents and teachers can encourage reading in young children by sharing books that encourage a lot of “Why?” questions, a new study finds. https://t.co/dzE4wGu3PR
edutopia.org
Want to increase a young child’s motivation to read? Tap into their natural curiosity, a new study finds.
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Congratulations to @JoannaLoftis1 as she recently graduated from the University of North Carolina Charlotte with her Master's degree in Education. #PROPS! #OurEducatorsRock!
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Working to respond to the changing needs of our educators and families - we know our children, families and educators want to be safe AND need to keep learning! @NCASAtweets @ncsupers @NCSBAGovtRel @ncae @PENCnews
Rep. Clemmons says when #coronavirus #nced bill passed, accidentally left things out like @WCPSS single-track year-round schools. Also recognize now not all NC schools feel comfortable w/ opening with in-person instruction Aug. 17 & may want more than 5 remote days. #ncpol #ncga
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Not gonna lie...this is pretty sad. Bagged up supplies (with a little book 📚 surprise from me) ready to be picked up in lieu of a goodbye hug. 😢 Positive...only three more weeks of school until summer break! 😎 @NorthwoodsElem1
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👂🎶These students sound so amazing. We are inspired daily by our North Carolina educator and students' will to persevere. Bravo!
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OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020, IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY. STAY SAFE!
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🤩Register today for the 2020 CLACS Summer Institute hosted by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, UW-Milwaukee. The event is free to K-16 educators and Education students. Registration deadline: June 26, 2020 https://t.co/Ep1SMcFVGF
#nced #freeevent
uwm.edu
Underreported Stories from Latin America June 29-30, 2020 Join us for a hands-on professional development workshop that will introduce methods for using global news stories and journalism skills to...
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How do you feel that student attendance will impact students learning? Our Executive Director, Bill Medlin weighs in, in this article: https://t.co/WeJ4KrLOjB Tweet us and let us know your thoughts!
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Submit your student artwork to our Young Artist Competition. Just look at the beautiful artwork we receive from students all across North Carolina in our highlight reel below. Read more about here: https://t.co/P7xFOxL8fd
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Congratulations to Ms. Abbott our History teacher!#griffinpride #CVFFellows20 #contemporaryvoices @ChrysR21 @rlv4saltlyfe @RCS_NC @PENCnews
Congratulations are in order! Board member, Valencia Abbott @vannabbott has been accepted in the NCCSS 2020 TED Contemporary Voices Fellowship! What an incredible achievement and contribution to education. #PROPStoYOU #NCCSS #teamPENC @NCCSS
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We are so proud of her and happy to have her, too! She continues to reach new heights in education! :) @vannabbott
#OurEducatorsRock! #teamPENC
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At-Large seat 2 candidate, Ms. Mitzi Sheppard.
⭐️Running for our At-Large seat 2 is candidate Ms. Mitzi Sheppard. Our organization depends on elected board members to support our mission, values, services, and growth as-well-as uphold the 40 years of service PENC has dedicated to education reform. https://t.co/Bll4u9FvKm
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Region 8 candidate, Ms. Sonna Jamerson.
⭐️Today, we have our West - Region 8 candidate, Ms. Sonna Jamerson. The counties served for Region 8 are Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Graham, Swain, Jackson, Haywood, Transylvania, Henderson, Buncombe, Madison, Rutherford, and Polk Counties. https://t.co/Bll4u9FvKm
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⭐️Region 6 candidate, Ms. Amy Stonehouse.
⭐️Today, we have our Southwest - Region 6 candidate, Ms. Amy Stonehouse. The counties served for Region 6 are Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Iredell, Rowan, Cabarrus, Stanly, Union, and Anson Counties. #teamPENC Your Vote is Important! https://t.co/Bll4u9FvKm
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⭐️Region 4 candidates Dr. Alicia Brophy-Dick & Ms. Tannelaine Wilson.
⭐️Next, we have our Sandhills - Region 4 candidates; Ms. Tannelaine Wilson & Dr. Alicia Brophy-Dick. The counties served for Region 4 are Montgomery, Richmond, Scotland, Moore, Hoke, Cumberland, Robeson, Bladen, Sampson, and Columbus Counties. https://t.co/Bll4u9FvKm
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Region 2 candidates Ms. Amy Lambe & Nakita Thomas.
Firstly, we have our Southeast-Region 2 candidates; Ms. Amy Lambe & Ms. Nakita Thomas. The counties served for Region 2 are Wayne, Greene, Lenoir, Craven, Pamlico, Carteret, Jones, Onslow, Duplin, Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick Counties. #PENCBoardVote
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🗣PENC members, cast your vote for open board seats today! There are significant issues at stake like the salary schedule, state health plan coverage, restoring longevity pay, & more. Your elected board members directly impact the issues we fight hard for—make your voice heard!
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