Posts by emoore21

Rock Star Teacher Nominee | Thaihien Hicks Back to Blog May 5, 2026 emoore21 Teacher: Thaihien Hicks School:  Carolina Charter Academy Nominated By:  Lisa Hart Ms. Hicks is a tremendous 8th-grade science teacher and holds every single one of her students to high standards. She unpacks their 8th-grade science standards with them before each unit…

Rock Star Teacher Nominee | Kristen Mullins Back to Blog May 5, 2026 emoore21 Teacher:  Kristen Mullins School: Brevard Academy Nominated By:  Amber Wolfe Kristen Mullins is the kind of teacher every student deserves, and every school hopes to have as a staff member. She is steady, inspiring, and has a knack for balancing it…

The Importance of School-Level Advocacy Back to Blog May 4, 2026 emoore21 Charter school advocacy groups and lobbyists spend a great deal of time in Raleigh during the legislative session, meeting with legislators and strengthening the case for school choice. However, some of the most effective advocates can be the folks who work in our…

Rock Star Teacher Nominee | Ian Canary-King Back to Blog May 1, 2026 emoore21 Teacher:  Ian Canary-King School:  ArtSpace Charter School, Swannanoa, NC Nominated By:  Dr. Sarena Fuller   It is my pleasure to nominate Ian Canary-King for the Rock Star Teacher Award. I have worked with Ian for the past six years and can…

Rock Star Teacher Nominee | Elizabeth Leuver Back to Blog May 1, 2026 emoore21 Teacher:  Elizabeth Leuver School:  Carolina Charter Academy, Angier, NC Nominated By:  Kimberly Ross It is my pleasure to recommend Elizabeth Leuver as a candidate for the 2026 Rockstar Teacher award. I have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Leuver for…

Making Science a Curiosity-Provoking Adventure Back to Blog emoore21  Making Science a Curiosity-Provoking Adventure (Originally titled “Sensemaking in Science”) In this article in Educational Leadership, Thomas McKenna (Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education) says that somewhere between young children’s boundless curiosity (kids’ questions about a large mushroom they discovered on the playground) and high-school science…

Bridging Education and Industry: The Pre-Apprenticeship Advantage  Back to Blog April 30, 2026 emoore21 Bridging Education and Industry: The Pre-Apprenticeship Advantage   Written By: Jameya Jones, Ed.D. Career and Technical Education Specialist Jameya@ncpubliccharters.org   There is more than one path to success for today’s youth, and thinking outside of the traditional college pathway can open…

Why Serve on a Board of Directors for a North Carolina Charter School? Back to Blog April 30, 2026 emoore21 Why Serve on a Board of Directors for a North Carolina Charter School? Serving on the board of directors for a North Carolina charter school is more than a volunteer role—it’s an opportunity to shape…

Congratulations to the 2025- 2026 W.I.S.E. Cohort Graduates! Back to Blog April 28, 2026 emoore21 This year, nine ladies from across the state participated in our 2025-2026 W.I.S.E. Cohort!  W.I.S.E. stands for Women Inspiring and Seeking Empowerment and has been a program of NCAPCS for many years.  Being in the cohort is a seven-month commitment…

Clover Garden School – Celebrating 25 Years! Back to Blog April 27, 2026 emoore21 On Saturday, April 25, Clover Garden School in Burlington, NC, celebrated a major milestone—its 25th anniversary as a North Carolina charter school. The event honored both the school’s rich history and its bright future. The stage was framed with student artwork,…