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Freebird McKinney

@freebirdsshire

ALWAYS an EDUCATOR- Director of Partnership Development @ParticipateLrng Served as the 2018 NC TOY and with NC SBE 🌎 #GlobalLeaders

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Participate Learning (@participatelrng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today’s the day! 🎉 Join us at 11:10 a.m. at #MSA2025 for Standing Out—a breakout session featuring our incredible Global Leaders partners from Seven Oaks Elementary and WestOxford. You’ll hear how global education is driving enrollment, deepening community connections, and building school

Today’s the day! 🎉 Join us at 11:10 a.m. at #MSA2025 for Standing Out—a breakout session featuring our incredible Global Leaders partners from <a href="/SOEGMLR5/">Seven Oaks Elementary</a> and <a href="/WestOxford/">WestOxford</a>.

You’ll hear how global education is driving enrollment, deepening community connections, and building school
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What do top companies look for in new hires? Not just knowledge—but the ability to work across cultures, solve problems, and communicate effectively. 🌍 Are we preparing students for this reality? Global competence helps them develop the skills they need to thrive in any

What do top companies look for in new hires?

Not just knowledge—but the ability to work across cultures, solve problems, and communicate effectively.

🌍 Are we preparing students for this reality? Global competence helps them develop the skills they need to thrive in any
Participate Learning (@participatelrng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Global learning at Jupiter Elementary = curiosity, confidence, and community impact. 🌍✨ Through the #GlobalLeaders framework, students are developing career-ready skills that stick for life. 🎥 See it in action: bit.ly/42AITeC #CareerReadiness #GlobalEd The School District of Palm Beach County

Global learning at Jupiter Elementary = curiosity, confidence, and community impact. 🌍✨

Through the #GlobalLeaders framework, students are developing career-ready skills that stick for life.

🎥 See it in action: bit.ly/42AITeC
#CareerReadiness #GlobalEd <a href="/pbcsd/">The School District of Palm Beach County</a>
Participate Learning (@participatelrng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Music City brought the energy last week! 🎶 From dynamic sessions to real stories of impact from some of our incredible #GlobalLeaders partners, #MSA2025 was nothing short of powerful. 🌎🌟🏫 Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with our team—and to Magnet Schools of America

Music City brought the energy last week! 🎶 From dynamic sessions to real stories of impact from some of our incredible #GlobalLeaders partners, #MSA2025 was nothing short of powerful. 🌎🌟🏫

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with our team—and to <a href="/MagnetSchlsMSA/">Magnet Schools of America</a>
Participate Learning (@participatelrng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At Melaleuca Elementary, students are speaking up, advocating for others, and practicing empathy—and they’re just getting started. Confidence, collaboration, and communication? Check, check, and check. 🎥 Watch how these skills are becoming second nature for these #GlobalLeaders:

At <a href="/MESeagles/">Melaleuca Elementary</a>, students are speaking up, advocating for others, and practicing empathy—and they’re just getting started.

Confidence, collaboration, and communication? Check, check, and check.

🎥 Watch how these skills are becoming second nature for these #GlobalLeaders:
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Congrats to our NC finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for 7-12 Mathematics: Lydia Allen - Walter M. Williams HS, 7-12 Math Samantha Bryant - Willow Springs HS, 7-12 Math Karen McPherson - Owen High HS, 7-12 Math

Congrats to our NC finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for 7-12 Mathematics:
Lydia Allen - Walter M. Williams HS, 7-12 Math
Samantha Bryant - Willow Springs HS, 7-12 Math
Karen McPherson - Owen High HS,  7-12 Math
NCMLE 'Moving the Middle Forward' (@ncmiddle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️☑️ The NCMLE Board of Directors is excited to welcome you BACK to Charlotte, NC for the 2026 NCMLE 'Move the Middle Forward' Conference! Don't miss 3 days of learning and fun with all your middle school friends! 🤝💙 More info to come! 📰🔜

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️☑️

The NCMLE Board of Directors is excited to welcome you BACK to Charlotte, NC for the 2026 NCMLE 'Move the Middle Forward' Conference!

Don't miss 3 days of learning and fun with all your middle school friends! 🤝💙

More info to come! 📰🔜
Turrentine Middle (@tmstrojans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉 Cue the confetti — WE DID IT! 🎉 Turrentine Middle School has been named a 2024-2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School for creating a campus culture where students feel safe, connected, and valued. 💙✨ #CKHNationalShowcaseSchool #TMSStrong #GoodThings

Participate Learning (@participatelrng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fred L. Wilson Elementary is living proof that #GlobalLearning doesn’t just enhance education—it transforms it. 🌎 💫 Students think bigger. Families feel more connected. Teachers teach with a global lens. Curious what that looks like in action? Their story says it all:

Fred L. Wilson Elementary is living proof that #GlobalLearning doesn’t just enhance education—it transforms it. 🌎 💫 

Students think bigger. Families feel more connected. Teachers teach with a global lens.

Curious what that looks like in action? Their story says it all:
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If student retention feels like a never-ending puzzle, you're not alone. 🧩 Discover real strategies that build connection, motivation, and belonging—without adding more to your plate. See how #GlobalEd can change the game! 🌎✨ bit.ly/430K7Qx

If student retention feels like a never-ending puzzle, you're not alone. 🧩 

Discover real strategies that build connection, motivation, and belonging—without adding more to your plate. 

See how #GlobalEd can change the game! 🌎✨ bit.ly/430K7Qx
Participate Learning (@participatelrng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hello, Wilmington! 👋☀️ The PANC Spring Conference is officially underway, and the halls are full of energy, ideas, and incredible HR leaders. Excited to sponsor and connect with the folks making NC schools stronger from behind the scenes! 💼✨

Hello, Wilmington! 👋☀️ 

The <a href="/PANC_HR/">PANC</a> Spring Conference is officially underway, and the halls are full of energy, ideas, and incredible HR leaders. Excited to sponsor and connect with the folks making NC schools stronger from behind the scenes! 💼✨
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Students aren’t just learning—they’re leading! 🧠💬 Hear what they have to say about how the #GlobalLeaders framework is helping them grow confidence, empathy, and real-world skills. 🧑‍🎓 🎥: bit.ly/3RDTqj7 #StudentVoices #CareerReadiness

Students aren’t just learning—they’re leading! 🧠💬 

Hear what they have to say about how the #GlobalLeaders framework is helping them grow confidence, empathy, and real-world skills. 🧑‍🎓 

🎥: bit.ly/3RDTqj7 #StudentVoices #CareerReadiness
Bill Harrison (@wch33) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Appreciate ⁦Public School Forum⁩ recognizing those making significant contributions to the Public Schools of NC with The Jay Robinson Award. This year’s recipients were ⁦Mebane Rash⁩ & Tom Oxholm. Well deserved! Always great to see ⁦Freebird McKinney⁩.

Appreciate ⁦<a href="/theNCForum/">Public School Forum</a>⁩ recognizing those making significant contributions to the Public Schools of NC with The Jay Robinson Award. This year’s recipients were ⁦<a href="/Mebane_Rash/">Mebane Rash</a>⁩ &amp; Tom Oxholm. Well deserved!  Always great to see ⁦<a href="/FreebirdsShire/">Freebird McKinney</a>⁩.
Aaron Fleming (@aaronflemingnc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was a pleasure hosting Governor Josh Stein and NCDPI Superintendent Mo Green today in Alamance-Burlington School System. Thank you for spending time with our students and staff while advocating for our state’s school construction needs. #nced #ncpol #ThisisABSS

It was a pleasure hosting <a href="/NC_Governor/">Governor Josh Stein</a> and <a href="/MoGreenNCDPI/">NCDPI Superintendent Mo Green</a> today in <a href="/ABSSPublic/">Alamance-Burlington School System</a>. Thank you for spending time with our students and staff while advocating for our state’s school construction needs. #nced #ncpol #ThisisABSS
Bill Harrison (@wch33) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After a great meeting with ⁦Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr.⁩ yesterday, ⁦Dewayne J. McClary⁩ ⁦Freebird McKinney⁩ and I decided to take a little history tour. Here at one of Philadelphia’s longest continuously operating establishments.

After a great meeting with ⁦<a href="/watlington_sr/">Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr.</a>⁩ yesterday, ⁦<a href="/DoRightByStu/">Dewayne J. McClary</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/FreebirdsShire/">Freebird McKinney</a>⁩ and I decided to  take a little history tour. Here at one of Philadelphia’s longest continuously operating establishments.
Participate Learning (@participatelrng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"When I grow up, I want to be..." 🧑‍🎨🧑‍🚀🧑‍🔬 We love hearing students dream big. But are we helping them get there? Our latest From Classroom to Career newsletter is all about turning those dreams into direction, with skills that actually matter in 2025. ✨ Give it a read and

"When I grow up, I want to be..." 🧑‍🎨🧑‍🚀🧑‍🔬

We love hearing students dream big. But are we helping them get there?
Our latest From Classroom to Career newsletter is all about turning those dreams into direction, with skills that actually matter in 2025.

✨ Give it a read and
Terry Grier (@tgrierhisd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Phenomenal partner—from the best dual language program in the country through their global studies program, international teachers, and impact on career readiness, Participate Learning has it all. Our teat scores improved every year we worked with them.

PGA TOUR (@pgatour) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A great time to be a Tar Heel! 👏 🐏 Ben Griffin earns second TOUR win 🐏 UNC Women's Lacrosse wins NCAA Championship to cap off a perfect season 🐏 UNC Baseball earns ACC Tournament Championship title 🐏 UNC Men's Golf's David Ford finishes the season No. 1 in final PGA TOUR

A great time to be a Tar Heel! 👏

🐏 Ben Griffin earns second TOUR win
🐏 UNC Women's Lacrosse wins NCAA Championship to cap off a perfect season
🐏 UNC Baseball earns ACC Tournament Championship title
🐏 UNC Men's Golf's David Ford finishes the season No. 1 in final PGA TOUR
Participate Learning (@participatelrng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hard skills open doors. Human skills keep them open. 🚪 🌎 💫 The 2025 Future of Jobs Report shows what sets students apart: Empathy. Critical thinking. Communication. Adaptability. Want to shape the next generation of changemakers? This is your roadmap:

Hard skills open doors. Human skills keep them open. 🚪 🌎 💫 

The 2025 Future of Jobs Report shows what sets students apart: Empathy. Critical thinking. Communication. Adaptability.

Want to shape the next generation of changemakers? This is your roadmap: