Final word from @cadebrumley: You are in the big leagues. Don’t waste your shot. It’s hard, but do what’s in the best interest of kids. #NIET19 (We hear some @HamiltonMusical in that response!) – at New Orleans, LA

Even after seeing a 40% reduction in revenue, when @cadebrumley led @DesotoParish,supporting teachers was #1 — & they maintained teacher pay, @tapsystem & early childhood ed. The results speak for themselves: Desoto is one of the top districts in the US in student growth #niet19 – at New Orleans, LA

.@cadebrumley: Trust the process. When we go all in, we will give students and teachers what they need. #niet19

.@BetsyHargrove: Structure of cluster (structured PLCs) provides the ability for teachers to go deeper in their content knowledge. @tapsystem provides the “how” strategies and curriculum provides the “what” we want all kids to learn. #NIET19 – at New Orleans, LA

.@saulhino: We now have a grow-your-own partnership with @TexasTech — and @tapsystem helps us grow our own leaders and administrators #NIET19 – at New Orleans, LA

The partnership with NIET has provided us an opportunity to not just recruit teachers into our highest need schools, but support them to be successful — @caddosupttlg. @CaddoSchools’ focus on equity is powerful to shape future opportunities for kids. – at New Orleans, LA

.@mapes_pat: 51% of English learners pass the state test — more than any other district. And: @PerryTwpSchools has the highest percentage of EL students in Indiana. “NIET grows educators and we grow kids.” #NIET19 – at New Orleans, LA

We see this same focus on human capital pays off for @NIETteach partners across the country #NIET19

Dr. @McQueenCandice, former TN commissioner of education, says TN is a national leader in improving education because of systems that support great teachers every day. This is “fully thanks to the partnership with NIET.” TN sustains this work year after year. #NIET19

Our CEO @McQueenCandice: TN has been a leader in student achievement bc every policy and practice was focused on having an effective teacher for every kid in every classroom every day. #NIET19 – at New Orleans, LA

NIET CEO Dr. @McQueenCandice: Teachers are the pathway to the future. #NIET19

Lowell Milken: High-quality schools filled with well-trained teachers are not only the best answer, but the attainable answer. #NIET19

#NIET19 Keynote Speaker NIET Chairman and Founder Lowell Milken: “I created @tapsystem 20 years ago to establish teacher excellence as a cornerstone of education reform and a mechanism for achieving it.”

NIET Co-President and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Josh Barnett welcomes 1,100 #NIET19 educators, policymakers and other influential leaders from across the U.S.

Bookmark our #NIET19 web hub for conference news, photos, videos and more! Get started by previewing a training, viewing speakers, and learning about the NIET Founder's Award finalists! bit.ly/niet19

It’s a beautiful day to check in & grab a lanyard + swag bag at #NIET19! Safe travels to all of you traveling to New Orleans today — see you soon!

We are getting ready today for the 1,000+ educators who will join us at #NIET19 — can’t wait to learn alongside you over the next few days!