The pandemic waved 4th quarter grading and EOGs for students. EOGs have not been responsible for promoting student promotion since #NCLB. If formal assessment is no longer needed, is this an opportunity for curriculum reform? Katherine Cumings Mansfield #politicsofeducation

DeVos Plans to Force Public Schools Share Aid With Private Ones Public dollars funding private institutions, while public schooling already struggles financially.... hmmm ⁦Katherine Cumings Mansfield⁩ #politicsofeducation nytimes.com/2020/05/27/us/…

Something ain’t right about this picture. We have to remember students are learning right from wrong at this age. Sometimes we create our on monsters. ⁦Katherine Cumings Mansfield⁩ #politicsofeducation

Simple gestures benefit all. instagram.com/p/CBwHH3TDCR-/…

The 2022-23 SY starts Monday for most NC school districts. DYK the penalty for passing a stopped bus is a $500 fine and 5 points on your driver’s license? This becomes a felony if you hit a child. Review the handy refresher for NC school bus stop laws and stop, watch and wait!

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Thankful Tuesday here at Walnut Creek! We hope everyone has a safe and restful holiday! #CommittedAtTheCreek #TheCreekIsRising

Happiest of birthdays to two of my admins! Jesse Gore (even though I’m not a fan of the shirt) and Mr_Scholastic_Fantastic Both of them have helped me become a better educator this year and I am grateful to serve with them. Happy Birthday to you both!

We kicked off the school year in a big way with our Back to School Bash on July 27. Students had an opportunity to meet their new teachers, reconnect with classmates, and build community with one another. #TheCreekIsRising and we are prepared for another amazing year!

Congratulations to our first #PLCofTheWeek, 4th grade for exemplifying what it means to #BeLikeWater! We also congratulate Mr_Scholastic_Fantastic on being our #WildcatOfTheWeek!

It is truly an honor to be recognized as the first “Wildcat of the Week” at #thecreek for the 23-24 academic year. Awesome First Week, Staff Orientation, #Back2SchoolBash, and great smiles from our kiddos and families. #committedatthecreek #walnutcreekes #gowiththeflow #track4

It’s been a busy day but a good day Walnut Creek Elementary School

Our entire school community cheered on our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders as they begin their EOGs next week! We celebrated proficiency and growth our classes have made and had some fun as well! #TheCreekIsRising #CultivateExcellence

A huge shoutout to Lance Patterson and Kyzaiah Stone from Pack Track & Field and Cross Country for coming to share words of encouragement and for getting our students hyped for EOGs!

Crocs At The Creek Walnut Creek Elementary School with my awesome coworkers Mr. Scott's Super Scholars Mrs. Batts’ Beehive and the awesome leaders Jesse Gore Taylor Evans Mr_Scholastic_Fantastic #gowildcats

#CrocsAtTheCreek with The Crew!

When you share the same birthday and this happens Walnut Creek Elementary School ….. #winninandtwinnin #wces #theadminteam Jesse Gore Taylor Evans

Thank you, Diann Kearney for your leadership and support at Walnut Creek over the past couple of months. We truly appreciate you and will miss having you around!