@PENCnews For my second graders, something as simple as “show and tell” can be very enlightening about one’s culture. In person or through distance learning. 🙂
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.
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
Parents and teachers can encourage reading in young children by sharing books that encourage a lot of “Why?” questions, 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!
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!
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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
👂🎶These students sound so amazing. We are inspired daily by our North Carolina educator and students' will to persevere. Bravo! https://t.co/7KlABvPnYH
🤩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
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!
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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⭐️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
⭐️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
⭐️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
⭐️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
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 https://t.co/I1O69z0hzw