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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.

Teaching for the Long Haul

Teaching for the Long Haul

Teaching for the Long Haul: Professionalizing Career Pathways for North Carolina Teachers
A Closer Look at Three Advanced Teaching Roles Pilot Districts
June 2020
Authored by: Dr. Callie Edwards, Laura Rosof and Dr. Trip Stallings

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LaTanya Pattillo

LaTanya Pattillo

Former Teacher Advisor to the Governor, Office of Governor Roy Cooper

As the former Teacher Advisor to NC Governor Roy Cooper, LaTanya Pattillo used educators’ feedback to inform policy and the priorities of the Governor.

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Sonya Castellino

Sonya Castellino

Deputy Director, Read Charlotte

Sonya Castellino joined Read Charlotte as Deputy Director in July 2018. She has worked as an educator in New York City, Eastern North Carolina, and in Charlotte. She has served a variety of roles, from classroom teacher to Resident Principal.

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Sound Basic Education for All

Sound Basic Education for All

Sound Basic Education for All: An Action Plan for North Carolina
December 2019
Authored by: WestEd

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Brian Kingsley

Brian Kingsley

Former Chief Academic Officer, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Brian Kingsley was the Chief Academic Officer for CMS from 2018-2021 and is now the Superintendent of Poudre School District in Colorado.

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Dr. Tisha Greene

Dr. Tisha Greene

Assistant Dean, Office of School and Community Partnerships, UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education

Tisha Greene is the Assistant Dean for School and Community Partnerships in the Cato College at UNC Charlotte. Tisha is a two-time graduate of UNC Charlotte, having received both a BA and MA in English and English Education in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is a North Carolina Teaching Fellows alumna.

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The Science of Early Learning

The Science of Early Learning

The Science of Early Learning
March 2019
Authored by: Deans for Impact

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State Policies to Improve Teacher Preparation

State Policies to Improve Teacher Preparation

State Policies to Improve Teacher Preparation
Article published on sreb.org
December 2018
Authored by: SREB

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Five Levers to Improve Early Literacy in NC

Five Levers to Improve Early Literacy in NC

Five Levers to Improve Early Literacy in NC
Article published on ednc.org
December 2018
Authored by: Munro Richardson

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Dr. Cassandra Herring

Dr. Cassandra Herring

President & Chief Executive Officer, Founder, Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity, Inc.

Dr. Herring’s passion about equity-driven education reform fuels her work. Her career spans all levels of education, with professional experiences in Head Start thru higher education and leading state education policy. She currently works as President, CEO & Founder of BranchED.

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