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.

Who will be the next Wells Fargo 2024 NCPOY? Meet our Sandhills Region POY Erica Fenner-McAdoo. Join us May 24 at 12 pm for pre-show & NCPOY ceremony livestreams at youtube.com/ncpublicschools & facebook.com/ncpublicschools with support from Equitable & PBS North Carolina.

Happy Mother’s Day to mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and all who are role models to the children in their lives. Thank you for the way you lead learning with love and support! We hope you have a wonderful day! #MothersDay2024

Southeast Regional Jr. Chef champions!! Way to go, Northern High! 🏆👏

Today is #SchoolCommunicatorsDay & we’re celebrating School PR professionals! Thank you for your tireless efforts to keep schools & districts informed, connected & inspired. We are grateful for your dedication to serving your communities through effective school communication.

Today, NCDPI recognized 394 schools, from 26 districts & 9 charter schools for their commitment to military students & families with the Purple Star designation! Congrats to all the well-deserved recipients honored in a special ceremony at the Friday Institute.

Congrats to Dishita Agarwal & Jacob Elijah Chen for being named U.S. Presidential Scholars from NC. The students are among 161 recipients recognized nationally for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields - go.ncdpi.gov/579du.

As we continue to celebrate North Carolina's public school teachers this week, our 2024 @BWFund NC Regional Teachers of the Year share what drives their passion for teaching students. #nctoypoy #TeacherAppreciationWeek2024 #nced

Attention NC educators! Applications now open for our ELA Standards Writing team. This group will review feedback compiled by the DRC and create drafts of the new standards during the 24-25 school year. Apply at go.ncdpi.gov/2bdmr. Application deadline is May 31.

Happy School Nurses Day! School nurses play a vital role in ensuring students are healthy and ready to learn. Thank you to all the dedicated school nurses across the state for your hard work and commitment to our children's well-being. #SND2024 #SchoolNurses

Join us in celebrating Educator Appreciation Week! Let's express our gratitude to all the amazing GCPS educators who go above and beyond to shape the future of our children. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!

May is Mental Health Month! Taking care of your mental health can look all kinds of ways. Try some of these suggestions this week and see how they feel. #jcpsnc #ThriveJCPS

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our INCREDIBLE Teachers!!

We appreciate how they guide, inspire and love their students! WCS is fortunate to have the absolute BEST teachers! We hope they have a great week and know how valued they are!

Comment below! #WCSistheBEST

Registration for the NCVPS Summer Session is open! Make sure your school maximizes its funding!

Learn more: ncvps.org/summer-2024/.

Join NC Public Schools for a 'Research Roundtable & Reception' at #NCAIM2024 !

This is an opportunity for researchers to engage directly with state education leaders, policymakers, and district & school practitioners about their research & findings.

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On this Teacher Appreciation Day, we thank all the extraordinary North Carolina teachers for the work they do in making a positive difference in the lives of their students!
#TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankATeacher

Calling all NC educators teaching the Economics & Personal Finance course! Don't miss out on PD opportunities with NCCEE-Improving Lives, 1 Teacher at a Time this summer. Equip yourself with the tools to teach Economics and Personal Finance. Visit nccee.org/events to register now!

Dr. Melanie Honeycutt from BCPS was named the 2024 North Carolina Technology Director of the Year in March at the North Carolina Technology in Education Society (NCTIES) conference in Raleigh. Congratulations, Dr. Honeycutt!!
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May 6-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week! Join State Superintendent Catherine Truitt in thanking teachers across for state for the many hats that they wear daily to help students cultivate their passions so they can pursue their dreams!

Check out the K-12 Legislative Update for May 3 featuring the latest news related to public education from the North Carolina General Assembly, recent actions from the NC State Board of Education, and more - go.ncdpi.gov/2buvx.