Twenty-seven educators from across North Carolina have been named finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award. These exceptional teachers have been recognized for their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to succeed. The award celebrates promising beginning teachers and supports their retention as outstanding educators and leaders in North Carolina public and charter schools. One finalist will be named the 2025 NCCAT Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year, following a rigorous selection process by a panel of judges.

As the demand for healthcare professionals' skyrockets, inspiring the next generation begins in the classroom. High school educators can play a pivotal role in shaping students' career aspirations and academic achievements by introducing them to the world of healthcare early. Join us at NCCAT Ocracoke in March for an empowering week dedicated to The Role of Nurse Educators in the High School Classroom. Participants will engage with NC DPI Health Science consultants and staff to dive deep into a variety of essential topics. Apply today!

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is excited to announce that registration is open for April and May professional development programs. These programs offer educators dynamic opportunities to enhance their teaching practices and bring new strategies into the classroom. NCCAT’s professional development programs are designed to provide educators with innovative teaching methods, best practices, and resources that elevate classroom learning. Increasing teacher effectiveness is fundamental to improving public education. NCCAT provides teachers with knowledge, skills, teaching methods, best practices and information to take back to their classrooms.