MWTK - DPI Staff Session 3 by https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij During the segment, please add your thoughts by clicking the + button, writing your input, and sign your name. en-us 2025-04-21 18:17:46 UTC 2025-04-24 07:57:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://files.nc.gov/nc-dpi/styles/inline_medium/public/images/2024-12/Super-MW2K-Logo-Color-Centered.png?VersionId=yzMFMN5UI1jJZBOMOjsXPJnnm3YqNJ.t&itok=ffs7iUjl lucypittman https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418005834 Click the + above and share your thoughts!

]]> 2025-04-21 18:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418005834 Focus on literacy and LETRS sustainability to continue common language around Science of Reading. https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418058546 2025-04-21 19:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418058546 Teacher Retention https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418060685 2025-04-21 19:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418060685 Science of Reading https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418061212 A lot of progress has been made to provide Science of Reading accessible for our elementary schools. We are already seeing & celebrating those results. It would be great to continue that work into the middle grades to further the continuum of work & success of students.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418061212 Higher teacher pay https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418064227 2025-04-21 19:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418064227 lucypittman https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418064709 Often "jumping ship too early" on initiatives can be a challenge. From the Office of Early Learning perspective we need to hold steady and continue our support with early literacy efforts. We need to give time and hold steady when we KNOW the research supports our efforts

]]> 2025-04-21 19:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418064709 lucypittman https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418064827 Keeping the interest of our children first when considering policy, adoption of new innovations, and their implementation, this should assure our children receive the intended outcomes of our decisions.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418064827 I think that we should continue celebrating teachers who enter the profession. Education is not always an easy profession but seeing those who have a commitment to lead within the classroom is worthy of celebration. lucypittman https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418065106 2025-04-21 19:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418065106 lucypittman https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418065278 Funding for beginning teacher support.  While attrition is high, in some areas more than others, there isn't equity in resources to support this group of professionals.  Specifically along the line of mentor stipends for mentor support.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418065278 Stay the course with literacy, Science of Reading, and LETRS training/sustainability. https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418067801 2025-04-21 19:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418067801 Continue the support ELS provide to districts https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418068073 2025-04-21 19:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418068073 For ALL children to become productive, educated member of a functioning society. Equity and resources to do the job! https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418069163 2025-04-21 19:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418069163 lucypittman https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418069639 As our colleague shared earlier, aligning the work of the department to the work of our Higher Institutions of Education and the work force across the state

]]> 2025-04-21 19:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418069639 https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418069961 We know assessments can play a vital role in moving the work forward. However, the pressure of end of year assessments can play too much of a role in how teachers implement their work over the year, and reduce learning to multiple choice products. I would love for our state to look for alternative assessments, particularly in reading, that allow for more authentic demonstrations of understanding.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418069961 Common language around literacy and Science of Reading https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418070174 2025-04-21 19:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418070174 Dedication and support of Early Literacy Specialist in districts https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418070523 2025-04-21 19:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418070523 Vision https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418072618 Fund teachers for 10 more non instructional days and provide mandated training for those 10 days - could include PD around literacy, math, reaching all students, utilization of technology including but not limited to AI - Assistive Technology - Accessibility


]]> 2025-04-21 19:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418072618 https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418072824 Celebrate our student-athletes, teacher-coaches, and teacher-athletic directors. Education-athletics is often considered the “front porch” of the school. Athletics are no longer an extension of the classroom but rather the last classroom of the day.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418072824 https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418073917 Commit to diverse representation for our all of our students in all areas of our schools. In addition, it would be wonderful to find ways to better support LEAs & schools that do not receive as much support as others (financial, resource, personnel, etc.). We want all of our students to have equal access to the high quality instruction they deserve.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418073917 https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418078377 Challenge: Underutilizing experts in the field relative to policy making.


Solution: Advisory committees to assist in policy drafts.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418078377 https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418079445 Remove athletic directors from the classroom.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418079445 https://padlet.com/ncdpi/onln3n7nerrpxwij/wish/3418080754 Connecting with the “boots on the ground” in our public schools. For athletics, that is administrators, coaches, and student-athletes.

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