Candidate for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2020 North Carolina General Election.
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Get StartedPrioritize recruitment of educators of color, as research shows that a diverse teacher workforce benefits students in many ways. Learn more
Increase number of instructional teaching assistants to ensure there is one teaching assistant in every K-3 class and one in every two classes for grades 4 and 5. Learn more
Increase number of instructional teaching assistants to ensure there is one teaching assistant in every K-3 class and one in every two classes for grades 4 and 5. Learn more
Expand wrap-around services for students and families, including high-quality after-school programs, universal breakfast, and support for student health needs through things like dental and vision screenings. Learn more
Provide sufficient personnel to support the social and emotional needs of students. Work to increase the numbers of school counselors, school nurses, school psychologists, and school social workers to the nationally recommended ratios. Learn more
Ensure equitable access to rigorous coursework such as AP classes and other enrichment opportunities. Create a system of evaluating schools that is fair and doesn’t stigmatize children based on their levels of poverty like the current A-F school report card system. Learn more
Increase teacher pay to the national average. Provide additional compensation for teachers who earn advanced degrees. Ensure benefits package that attracts and retains outstanding educators, including restoration of retiree health benefits. Provide high quality professional development for all educators including support personnel. Learn more
Reduce class sizes with adequate funding so other learning opportunities aren’t negatively impacted. Learn more
Prioritize funding for a curriculum that meets the needs of the whole child including the arts, music, media studies, health and P.E. Learn more
Expand access to early childhood education with a goal of providing Universal Pre-K in the next five years. Learn more
Redesign our state assessment system so that it measures the skills we most want students to have and yields data that truly informs instruction and improves learning outcomes. Learn more
Identify and systematically share innovative instructional approaches to early grades literacy. Learn more
Increase training of educators and school staff in trauma-informed care to ensure that schools provide a healthy and supportive environment and build resilience in children. Learn more
Involve educators in the decision-making process for policies and programs that impact their students. Learn more
Strengthen partnerships between the Department of Public Instruction and UNC Colleges of Teacher Education to ensure teacher prep programs are informed by K-12 school needs and improve the teacher pipeline. Learn more
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