Let's make better public schools, together. Our Schools First is a grassroots, non-partisan 501(c)(4) supporting public education in Iredell County & across NC
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For every $1 invested in schooling, NC Community College grads have seen a return of $2.30 in increased future earnings. #YourHireEducation is waiting for you at Mitchell.
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A new public service announcement starts like an innocuous back-to-school shopping commercial.
Then it takes a dark turn — showing new socks used as first aid during a school shooting, and a student gripping scissors, preparing to defend herself. (@WBEZ)
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The State Board of Education recently heard a report on districts who start school earlier than mandated by state law. We asked what you think, and many teachers said that districts should be allowed to choose their own school start and stop dates. #nced ednc.org/2019/09/09/what-197…
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A bill that addresses school employee pay raises was pulled from the House calendar. @NCHouseSpeaker said it may turn into a conference report, meaning Democrats won't be able to add the amendments they had planned for the House floor. #nced @agranadoster ednc.org/2019/08/28/school-e…
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We were told we’re getting a new student on Wednesday, and this is the result of kind, caring, and friendly students: @WHEHawks @isschools
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State blocks use of controversial new reading contract for NC schools newsobserver.com/news/local/… #NCED
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Calling Out Racism At Public Meetings Sparks Praise, Questions tinyurl.com/y45358r5
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A Tale of Two Triangles: composing parallelograms. @mtmourneschool @openupresources @klcooperiss @SMartinISS @mrkosal @bhill_iss @isschools #makingsenseofmath #lwylearniss
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Calling all North Carolinians, CHECK OUT @NCCommColleges first statewide “Your Hire Education” marketing campaign!!!!! @myFutureNC #2millionby2030 @Awake58NC newsobserver.com/opinion/art…
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#Perspective from @GraigMeyer: "Our goal should be clear: we need policies and practices that maximize the potential of all students. And on that, I believe there is broad bipartisan, cross-racial agreement." #nced ednc.org/2019/08/16/perspect…
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The MGSD School Nutrition Program wants to remind you that free & reduced meal applications are available online for those who may need assistance with meal purchases. You can access the application on the MGSD School Nutrition Dept web page: mgsd.k12.nc.us/departments/s…. Thank you!
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NC school districts are rebelling against state #calendarlaw using an interesting loophole. @isschools & @MGSDschools are in the thick of it. #nced #ncpol #ncga wfae.org/post/iredell-school…
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Too Few Guidance Counselors, Too Little Information: Why Community College Might Be the Best Path for High School Graduates — but They’ll Never Know It | The 74 #Elevatethrougheducation @AdvisingCorps @ncccs the74million.org/article/too…
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Experiencing the value of sharing, teamwork and collaboration while working through Broken Circles. @LakeshoreMidSch @isschools @klcooperiss @SMartinISS @mathequalslove @geoffkrall #lwylearniss #mathmindsets @tsutton2488 #mtbos
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At last week's State Board of Education meeting, @RSSinformation gave an update on the first year of Renewal, and the regional teachers & principals of the year were recognized. @agranadoster #nced #NCTOYPOY ednc.org/2019/08/12/rowan-co…
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MMS athletes- Cadence, Campbell, Avrelle and Lauren- are headed to the semi-finals at the Little League Softball World Series with the Rowan County Team! They are undefeated, scoring 40 runs and only allowing 3!… instagram.com/p/B1FW9fsJIfT/…
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Team Building, Perseverance, Believing in Yourself, and Collaboration #WeekOfInspirationalMath #BuildingShapes @TroutmanMS @isschools @SMartinISS @klcooperiss @mrkosal @bhill_iss #lwylearniss
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Have you heard that education spending doesn't affect student performance?
It's bogus.
More good evidence from WI. There, when districts pass school funding referenda...
dropouts ⬇️ 25%,
test scores ⬆️ 30% of a s.d.,
college enrollment ⬆️ 15%.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.…
