A lot of outlets have been telling the story of Tony Bennett marching with MLK. But have you ever heard the story about how “wokeness,” DEI, Jesus, an actual anti-racist, 2 church choirs & 1 of the greatest dance moves of all time got Tony Bennett into show biz? A thread

Congratulations to all the #ILoveMyLibrarian award winners that were honored tonight! Special shout-out to my former PLC partner, Gabriel Graña (he/him/el)🇨🇺 📚, for all the ways he works to expand the reach of libraries and librarians 🥰. You have inspired students and staff alike!

Shout-out to Kellie Bamford for being an awesome SLMC and Havelock Elementary's Teacher of the Year!

On this Friday, we celebrate Heather Harley from Ben D. Quinn for #SchoolLibraryMonth!

Look at Betty and all of her accomplishments! We see you! Trent Park Tigers

Rounding out this week's shout-outs is Ms. Austin. Thank you for all you do for Havelock Middle! #SchoolLibraryMonth AASL #NCSLMA

Triangle friends: Comic writer Alyssa Wong is at Ultimate Comics Cary today (now until 3)! Go say hi 🤗, and check out one of their Star Wars, Marvel, or DC comics if you haven’t already ✨ May the 4th be with you always 🤓

Proud coach!!! 📚 🐻

Congratulations to all of our EBOB participants today! Rounding out in 3rd place is….Trent Park Tigers! 2nd place goes to AHBangert, and 1st place goes to Ben D. Quinn! We are so proud of everyone! 🎊🎉🎈

Grabbing breakfast with STEM Educators for Equity & Diversity Fellows- NC at #ColorofEducation2024. Excited to hear how educators around the state are working to #ProtectandSupportEveryStudent !

Several of our membership and board members were directly affected by the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. If you know of any local charities or efforts working to bring aid to the western areas of NC please drop a link in the comments so we can spread the word!

We understand that Hurricane Helene impacted many of our members. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to share their innovative ideas, we’re extending the deadline for #NCTIES25 proposals until November 1st. bit.ly/NCTIEScfp25 #LetTheGoodTIESRoll #NCTIES25 #WNCStrong

⏰ Only 1 week left! Don’t miss your chance to present at #NCTIES2024. This is your moment to shine in front of hundreds of passionate educators! Submit your proposal by November 1st. 🎉✨ 👉 bit.ly/NCTIEScfp25 #LetTheGoodTIESRoll #EdTechCarnival #MardiGrasEdTech #NCTIES

Join NCTIES for our 5th Annual Panel! Moderated by feat. speakers, @deelanier & Ken Shelton, w/remarks by Off. of Dig. Opportunity Dir. Annette Taylor, hear how NC ed & community leaders #BridgeTheDigitalDivide & ⬆️#DigLiteracy: Next Thurs. 3/6 @ 10:15 in Sheraton Oak Forest A.

3 days til the #NCTIES25 #DigitalDivide Panel! After Thurs’s keynote, join us in Oak Forest A to hear from NC ed & community leaders working to #BridgeTheDigitalDivide & ⬆️#DigLiteracy: @mrdpasion, @asmcarth.bsky.social, James Parker, @earnestwinston16, @sabaireads, & Erin Johnson

🎉 Congrats to our 2025 Making IT Happen Award winner, Mrs. Jill Darrough! 🎉 Honoring leaders who drive EdTech innovation, empower learners & advocate for 21st-century education. #ISTE #NCTIES25 #LetTheGoodTIESRoll