One of our gr/kids saw a nativity scene yesterday and was shocked. Is Jesus a Mexican? Interesting how we see things through our own perspectives isn’t it? One of our Hispanic sons commented, “Well, you never know”. Apparently love and grace comes in all colors and forms. :)

Excited to announce #EdcampOrangeNC April 13. bit.ly/register4edcam… #NCED #NCDLC #NCDLCN

Such a great turnout of support from our community today to support our book drive with Barnes & Noble Our OrangeCountySchools students will be getting many new books!

I know you go to work for the students... but never underestimate the impact you have on your colleagues. Your attitude and your energy can inspire the adults around you to be better than they are. So you can make make a difference for kids that you don’t even teach!

I spy some OCS CTE teachers at today's #edcamporangenc. 🍊

‘It came from nowhere.’ NC teachers question move to have computers test reading. North Carolina is switching from using @amplify mClass program to Istation to assess K-3 students under Read To Achieve. #nced #ncpol bit.ly/2XyYqew

All across NC District and School Teams have been coached to ask and respond to these questions. ❓ How does this look within your school?📊 livebinders.com/play/play/2052…

We're at the #MTSSInnovations Conference in #SaltLakeCity enjoying the show & the snow.😱☃️🌨️In the words of Judy Elliot, "This is not just about closing the achievement gap; it's about ending the predictability." OrangeCountySchools Chris Gammon Jennifer Parker Sherita Edwards Cobb

Congratulations to our latest “Zest of Orange” Award Recipients. These individuals have gone above and beyond across our district both in their position and in working with our students and families! Congratulations!

I love my team! Thanks for the recognition, OrangeCountySchools! Julia Workman Amy Sheets Lora Harding Hillsborough Elem.

Thank you OCS curriculum team for my award today. You see hard work really does pay off. Teachable moments to my kids. Very humble and appreciative of this award!😊🍊Orange County Schools CTE OrangeCountySchools Gravelly Hill MS @OCS_SCR

It could be 5 weeks before DIT issues decision in Amplify’s appeal of Istation receiving Read To Achieve contract. Court reporter is being given 2 weeks to provide transcript of hearing. After receipt, attorneys have 3 weeks to submit proposed orders. #nced #ncpol

Nice read. @WCPSSElemLit WCPSS ELA

So happy for the Lacy community, but I’m gonna miss Sherri Miller terribly! We’ve worked alongside each other for about a decade. #integrityis...

Great news! Thirteen of our high schools ranked in the top 100 in North Carolina, according to U.S. News Education, including 6 in the top 50! Way to go! #WhatStartsHereChangesEverything usnews.com/education/best…

📣Teachers: Are you meeting virtually with your PLTs?? 💻Are you hesitating because you don't know where to start? 🤔Good news! There are many great tools to help you conduct and improve your virtual PLT meetings on the Remote Learning Site here: sites.google.com/wcpss.net/onli…!

Have you heard?? Will you spread the word?? YMCA of the Triangle Wake County Public School System @HelpsEducation working with community partners to recruit 300+ volunteers to tutor. 📚 Interested? Sign up for an info session here: m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/… #WakeTogether #Volunteer #Literacy

A 1 minute reading automaticity assessment (called Oral Reading Fluency) is the best predictor of student's true comprehension. A better predictor than retell, cloze, question answering. Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D. outlines how 40 years of research backs this up. youtu.be/pydoPeohGoQ?t=…

Getting excited about the book drive?!? Still need to pick up your poster or collection box ?? Come by WAKE Up and Read tomorrow (Friday) from 10-4pm to pick up. #LiteracyChampions #WUARBookDrive

The staff at Buckhorn Creek ES brings it daily for their students! What a great visit celebrating and focusing on continuous improvement. So glad I get to support their work! @BCESPrincipal Cindy Clavijo Buckhorn Creek ES