The award, presented by NCSBA's President Carlos Riddick and Executive Director Leanne Winner, recognizes an individual whose support and dedication to public education is tireless and steadfast. The association's board of directors voted at their March meeting to honor Joyce.
Congrats to Katherine Joyce for a successful career spanning 2+ decades in public education advocacy!
In recognition of her upcoming retirement as Executive Director of @NCASAtweets, NCSBA recently honored Joyce (pictured, center) with its Friend of Education award.
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New Superintendent Vacancy for Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Announced
Applications are due by February 23, 2026
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Thank you @NCSBA for inviting us to present 'Bridging Gaps, Building Futures' at their Summer Leadership Retreat!
We’re proud to help districts expand access and opportunities for students across NC.
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This initiative highlights the powerful impact of local public schools and is a shining example of how public education does the public good. Thank you to everyone involved! Read more: https://t.co/McrzJPcV2v via @EducationNC#PublicEducationMatters (🧵3/3)
This week's Public School Win of the Week celebrates the innovative efforts of Shannon Brooks, an exceptional children’s educator at Lillington-Shawtown Elementary (@HarnettCoSchool) (🧵1/3)
With support from Lillington United Methodist Church, she is using raised garden beds to help engage her students on a deeper level. These gardens provide fresh produce and unique educational opportunities. The gardens also yield donations that help nourish the community. (🧵2/3)
This event shows how public education and local heroes can inspire excellence in both the classroom and society as a whole. Thank you to Johnston Elementary and the volunteers who made this memorable day possible! #PublicEducationMatters#publicschoolproud@BuncombeSchools
Thanks to the Heroes for Literacy initiative, volunteers from the @AshevilleFD and @AshevillePolice created an unforgettable experience for these students. As the fire truck approached the school, the entire student body gathered outside, cheering and waving in excitement.
This week's Public School Win of the Week celebrates two outstanding third graders from Johnston Elementary School who enjoyed a thrilling ride to school in a fire truck📷! This special reward was given for showing the most growth in their reading skills throughout the year.
Carter, who will be a sophomore at Alexander County High School next year, exemplifies how public education empowers students to excel and make a positive impact. #PublicEducationMatters@AC_Schools
Congratulations to Carter Payne, who took home first place in the instrumental category at the @nationalbeta Club Convention in Savannah, GA! He wowed the judges in front of a crowd of about 5,000 with a patriotic medley on the keyboard. (1/2) #PublicEducationDoesThePublicGood