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What We Are Learning

We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach. We’re on the ground, immersing ourselves in the public education sector, surrounding ourselves with the people we can learn the most from: educators at all levels, as well as non-profit leaders who are finding success with their own organizations. While we don’t have all the answers, we’re committed to a process of constant learning, growth and improvement.

In our Worth Reading section, we invite you to peruse articles and resources we find relevant and thought provoking. Then, in Educator Express, enjoy quick downloads from some of our communities’ most notable trailblazers in public education. Check back often to see what we’re learning next.

Dwight Miller

Dwight Miller

Former Social Studies Teacher at West Mecklenburg High School

While an undergrad at Appalachian State University, Dwight Miller was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, and he came to West Mecklenburg High School in 2013 as a Teach for America corps member.

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Why Reading Matters and What To Do About It

Why Reading Matters and What To Do About It

Why Reading Matters and What To Do About It: A CEO Action Plan To Support Improved U.S. Literacy Rates
December 2016
Authored by: Business Roundtable

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Ian Joyce

Ian Joyce

World History Teacher at Eastway Middle School in Charlotte

As an 8th grader, Ian Joyce was influenced by a U.S. History teacher and grew a passion for history and social justice. A life-changing undergraduate study-abroad experience in Kosovo inspired Ian to join Teach for America.

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Teacher Prep Review

Teacher Prep Review

Teacher Prep Review
December 2016
Authored by: National Council on Teacher Quality

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Ellen McIntyre

Ellen McIntyre

Dean, Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte

As Dean of the Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte, Ellen McIntyre leads 200 faculty and staff and 2,400 students.

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Erik Turner

Erik Turner

Principal, Sedgefield Middle School in Charlotte

Erik Turner has clarity on his purpose as principal of Sedgefield Middle School in Charlotte.

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Expanding Educational Opportunity

Expanding Educational Opportunity

Expanding Educational Opportunity in North Carolina
October 2016
Authored by: Public School Forum of North Carolina

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Melissa Stormont

Melissa Stormont

Program Manager, Success by Design in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Eighteen years into the field of education, Melissa Stormont is now the Program Manager for Success by Design, the Opportunity Culture distributed leadership model, in CMS.

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N.C. Opportunity Culture schools

N.C. Opportunity Culture schools

N.C. Opportunity Culture schools beat state rates of student growth
September 2016
Authored by: Public Impact

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Transforming Schools

Transforming Schools

Transforming Schools: How Distributed Leadership Can Create More High-Performing Schools
January 2016
Authored by: Bain & Company

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