North Carolina New Schools

Archive / January, 2014

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by Cyndi Soter O'Neil

Virtual Study Visit

Shiny trinkets are shiny.

Throughout the year, NC New Schools holds two-day study visits in three of our partner schools: Caldwell Early College, Cross Creek Early College and Wayne School of Engineering. Teachers, administrators and other education leaders are invited to visit classrooms, network with peers and experience a powerful and unique school culture where all adults collaborate

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by Ben Owens

Bringing a Teacher’s Voice to the Table

Shiny trinkets are shiny.

I often think about what I would be doing if I had not decided about ten years ago to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. I was, after all, in a well-paid job as an engineer with a Fortune 15 company and doing really fascinating work.

But something was missing — something I could not put my finger on

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What’s Next — Looking to 2014

Shiny trinkets are shiny.

Frequently, colleagues and clients ask, “What’s next for NC New Schools?” As we form stronger ties with a growing group of partners and school districts, it’s a reasonable question. With the arrival of 2014, now seems an especially good time to share. I sum up our priorities for the coming year in three words: change, quality and value.

Our team

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