WATCH: Today’s assembly at Norwich Free Academy had a huge surprise in store for one outstanding Norwich educator! Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Jane Foley and Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker presented ninth through 12th grade social studies teacher

.National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is excited to deepen our understanding of high-quality partner support to ensure we are supporting partners to build educator excellence. Christina Hulin is leading our learning on planning for partners. #TheNIETway

The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching South-Central Regional Team is full of cheer today as we meet for our quarterly in-person professional learning meeting! TDHam08 Amy Y. Gayle

.S.JollySwift & Robin Cornet lead us in deepening our understanding of the alignment of the student work analysis process & collaborative practices as well as data reporting systems to build our knowledge to support all our partners in the South-Central region. #TheNIETway

Happy Holidays from our team!! Many High School I see you!

It's Public Schools Week. Strong public schools are foundational to the success of Louisiana education. Join us in celebrating the schools and educators who serve the over 675,000 public school students in our state. #psw25 #powerofpublicschools #laed #lalege #lagov

In just a few days, we’ll announce the winner of the NIET Founder’s Award at our national conference! These outstanding schools have demonstrated an incredible commitment to advancing student achievement and making a lasting impact on education. bit.ly/4hsbiIT #NIET2025

.National Institute for Excellence in Teaching South-Central Team members are ready to engage more than 1000 educators. #25YearsofImpact #TheNIETway S.JollySwift Marj @mamaherdon

📣 Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 5–9! Know an amazing educator? Like or follow us and tag them in the comments to be recognized! 🌟 We may spotlight them during our week of celebration. #NIET2025 #ThankATeacher

Curious about EE PASS? Want to check it out for FREE? 👀 Say less-we’re offering an EE PASS exemplar video for free! This is just one resource of the many that EE PASS has to offer. Learn more at niet.org #ProfessionalLearning #NIET2025

📝 NEW! Transfer strategies from conference to classroom with NIET's Summer Institute breakout sessions! Preview them here: bit.ly/3HZltYs #NIET2025

🚨 We need your help! Today’s the LAST DAY to vote for Cross County Elementary in the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity! 🏆💙 🗳️ Vote here: tinyurl.com/3xh9bzzw 📢 Already voted? Please share and help us spread the word!

We are so proud to be a part of the work highlighted in National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's national television feature airing tonight. #NIET2025 #SouthCentralTeam Christina Hulin

Start planning now!! You won’t want to miss this!

It’s a good day when you get the opportunity to develop with the fabulous, Sarah Jolly-Swift! Making magic happen to give all educators and students the opportunity for success 📚! #purposedriven National Institute for Excellence in Teaching

Teachers stay when they’re supported. NIET’s Kristan Van Hook shares insights in this The Advocate article on how mentorship, pay, and support systems are key to retention. 🔗 bit.ly/40W5MIm #NIET2025 #TeacherRetention #Education

The School Supply Scavenger Hunt was real this morning. Winners were S.JollySwift April Woolard Starla Ross The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Specialists were scurrying around looking for supplies. #BackToSchoolLearning Christina Hulin

Had a great day working with our amazing South Central Team!!

‘The wisdom of the group is more than the sum of its parts. This is POWERFUL not only for me as a member of a team, but also as a coach teams to ensure that everyone brings something to the team.’ Powerful reflection from Tiwanaha in today’s team meeting! TDHam08

Growing to support others as we pursue excellence in all we do! 💪🔥 South Central team is fired up and ready for the 25-26 school year! #BacktoSchoolLearning #Excellence #Teamwork #TheNIETDifference Where we make the impossible, possible 💙🤍🧡 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching