Julia Higdon

I love. I lead. I teach. NCDPI Administrator. Cheers for underdogs. Proud Army Mom ❤️ Tweets are my own.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

"Everyone is capable of working towards mastery of standards." - @KatieNovakUDL @NimahGobir

How Universal Design for Learning helps students merge onto the 'learning expressway'
https://t.co/q5erK4yGr4

[EducationNC @EducationNC]

Some schools closed temporarily and are back in their buildings, and some are still in transition while awaiting a more permanent home. EdNC spoke with each school district’s superintendent to learn about how their school communities look a year after Helene. https://t.co/eGVUVGpH4p

[Julia Higdon @JuliaHigdon]

Let-tuce Tilapi-about the aquaponics lab in Davidson County’s Stoner-Thomas School! Students harvest 112 heads of lettuce weekly, selling to local restaurants and markets! Heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated teachers and staff teaching employability skills. @savsundee

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

ED has released new guidance for states on using federal funds to support educational choice initiatives.

Learn how today’s announcement will give parents more options for dual enrollment, career and technical education, and personalized learning: https://t.co/LpXddb9TZ3

[Julia Higdon @JuliaHigdon]

@CindyNhdubuque @usedgov @EDSecMcMahon @FoxNews Unfortunately, some states do not honor graduate degrees towards a teachers salary. Many states require LETRS training.

[NC Public Schools @ncpublicschools]

From the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction, we are proud to support @NC_Governor's education budget proposal, which aligns with our priorities for North Carolina's 1.5 million public school students. #nced #ncpol
Full statement below.

[Todd Whitaker @ToddWhitaker]

Happen to things in 2025.

[Jeremy Gibbs @JeremyRGibbs]

So great to see the collective efficacy of @ncpublicschools staff from all corners of the agency and all corners of the state come together to invest in Regional Support. Learning, growing, and leading together to serve schools and districts!

[Jeremy Gibbs @JeremyRGibbs]

This is possible... This short film is a must-see. Much like in this story, the public schools in your community make so much possible, and for so many.

[Jeremy Gibbs @JeremyRGibbs]

A must read! Rooted in rural: Schools as anchor institutions https://t.co/KnK0QWXF4r

[Julia Higdon @JuliaHigdon]

Ta-da! Graham County students learned construction and built a barn for the Ag program - great use of funding. Love the quilt ❤️ @OLR_NCDPI @NCDPI_OFP

[EducationNC @EducationNC]

School districts are the top employer in 46 of the state's 100 counties, and there are no counties in the state where educational services aren't in the top 25 employers. What education institution is the biggest employer in your area? https://t.co/f2EP1Wlh62

[NC Public Schools @ncpublicschools]

.@RSSchoolsNC and @NovantHealth have joined together to expand mental health services for students in crisis - https://t.co/ww0vXbdcr1.

[Mebane Rash @Mebane_Rash]

Meet our inspiring POYs. I could not be more excited about their collective leadership this year. #nced

What's your favorite part of the video?

[Jeremy Gibbs @JeremyRGibbs]

The official ribbon-cutting at the new Cherokee County Schools of Innovation campus. A beautiful new school welcoming students for the first time on Monday!

[Jeremy Gibbs @JeremyRGibbs]

The excellent staff at Micaville Elementary in @YanceyCoSchools is ready for students on Monday! While I was there, the county commissioners and county manager stopped by to drop off a check for each teacher to help them with supplies and extras to make everyone feel at home.

[Julia Higdon @JuliaHigdon]

Comprehensive Needs Assessment training entails analyzing data, mock interviews, and developing hard questions for stakeholder subgroups. Great job to colleague @dr_anderson79 for leading the focus group exercise this afternoon @NCDPI_OFP

[Julia Higdon @JuliaHigdon]

This 👇🏽

[Dr. Jerry L. Oates @DrJLOates]

In regard to the national teacher shortage, until we stop treating teachers like spare car parts, they will continue to be on back order.
—Dr. JLO

[Former Superintendent of Education, NC @CTruittEdu]

"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