#COE23 During this morning’s keynote address Jerry Craft is speaking about setting expectations through children’s literature and his struggles to publish diverse Black stories, including backlash via book bans.

A student struggling with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) can be disruptive to the class, but these strategies can help. 🧡

@luvman33wife Justin Parmenter Eugenia Mariah Morris Leah Carper NCGOP It costs around $60 million to increase teacher pay in North Carolina by 1%. The $600 million allotted for private school vouchers this year could have been a 10% across the board pay increase for North Carolina teachers. Perspective.

Congratulations to Dr. Steve Lassiter for being named 1 of the 10 First Bank "Out of this World Educators!" He was chosen out of 500+ educators from North and South Carolina!

Listening to Youth from across the world discuss online safety. #wabf

Recap of World Anti-Bullying Forum Day 1! ✅Yesterday, attendees delved into key discussions to deepen their understanding of bullying and prevention. Attendees also heard from various speakers, including Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Governor Josh Stein Roy Cooper.

More research supporting our work and focus on resiliency. Supporting mental health and particularly students that have experienced bullying. #wabf

Generating ideas for how to monitor and utilize social media to support our teens to close out the World Anti-Hullying Forum. #wabf

On the first day of National School Psychology Week we thank school psychologists for all the work they do to help kids grow and thrive. For tips and resources for this #SchoolPsychWeek, visit bit.ly/3Sn8TW5

Excited to hear Houston Kraft in person yesterday and to get to meet him this morning. His Deep Kindness book is very impactful and we could change the world if we would all follow these practices.

In honor of #WorldKindnessDay, check out this #KindnessGram challenge to encourage students and adults to be intentional and celebrate the kindness of others! -CharacterStrong #DeepKindness #CharacterStrong www1.characterstrong.com/kindness_gram_…

Some of our students had the opportunity to explore the resources offered by PCC to help them reach their postsecondary goals today. Thankful for all who poured into our young men today.

Excited to have ECU Counseling program present on how to elevate voices in our community today.

It was such a pleasure to have these leaders present to our counselors yesterday. Forming relationships to help support our staff today and in the future.

PITT CO: Governor Josh Stein visits Pactolus Global School to tour several classrooms and celebrate how strong public schools build strong communities 📚 Under voucher expansion, Pitt Co public schools could lose NEARLY $2.5M in education funding. #ncpol

Onboard more PCS Principals for Capturing Kids Hearts implementation today.

THIS IS PUBLIC SCHOOL - No application, No lottery, No sorting, No separating. Just open doors, open access, open arms. Open to All. Public Schools remain one of the Only places left that unapologetically serves all. #OneChatham

May is #MentalHealth Awareness Month. Let's work on reducing stigma, promoting resources, and reminding those struggling that they are not alone. If you need help, call, text or chat to 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24/7, to talk to trained crisis counselors.

On Tuesday we gathered our Principals that are implementing (or will be soon) Capturing Kids Hearts for a roundtable discussion and planning.

Congratulations to the 2023-24 Statewide Award Winners!! Tim Stevens Media Representative Of The Year Kevin Hensley, The Graham Star Harvey Reid Male Coach Of The Year  Ian Roper – Swain County Doris Howard Female Coach Of The Year Ann Gardner – Cherokee Dave Harris Athletic