American Education Week

The NC State College of Education will host a number of events and activities to celebrate American Education Week Nov. 14-Nov. 18. Help us celebrate extraordinary educators and the field of education by participating in our activities and events below.

Weeklong activities

Education Council Canned Food Drive

Ed Council will host a School Supply Drive Nov. 14-18. All donations will be given to a local school in need of supplies. Drop-off boxes will be placed in the South Atrium of Poe Hall. Suggested donations: No donation is too small!

Books that Matter feat. You!

Join COMID and METRC as we celebrate #aew22 and its theme, Together for Safe, Just, and Equitable Schools, by contributing to our culturally responsive book directory. Our goal is to compile a comprehensive list of books that address the issues of safety, justice, and equity in schools. Each contribution will enter you into a drawing for free book giveaways! Click here to help us create a well-rounded directory of literature.

Thank an Educator

All week long stop by the South Atrium of Poe Hall to Thank an Educator This station is sponsored by the Student Diversity Programming Board.

Button Bonanza!

Show your pride in being an educator or make a gift for a teacher at the button-making station in METRC. They will have all the supplies for making 2 ¼” pin-on buttons — bring your creativity and take home a button.

#ThankAnEducator

Share your stories about the educators who made a difference in your life and how they are transforming lives, schools and communities across North Carolina, the nation and the world. Post your entries on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ThankAnEducator and tag @NCStateCED for a change to win a prize package that includes a T-shirt, a clear stadium bag, a bottle chiller and a phone stand.

Meet some extraordinary educators

Teacher Helping Pupils Studying At Desks In Classroom Checking Work Smiling

All American Education Week Events

All Week Long:
- Thank an Educator hosted by the Student Diversity Programming Board in the Poe Hall South Atrium
- Food Drive Competition for American Education Week hosted by Ed Council in the Poe Hall South Atrium
- Button Bonanza Sponsored by METRC in METRC (Poe Hall 400)
- Books that Matter feat. You! Sponsored by METRC in METRC (Poe Hall 400)

Monday, Nov. 14
- Books that Matter feat. You! Kick-Off at 1 p.m. in METRC (Poe Hall 400)
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Wednesday, Nov. 16
- First Year Teacher Talk at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/94759683145 sign up for PD 6718 in SAGE
- Men in Education Roundtable at 4:30 p.m. in Poe Hall Room 103, Register for PD 6722 in SAGE
Thursday, Nov. 17
- Teacher Toolbox: Making Accommodations for Multilingual learners (Tips and Tricks for ESL) at 6 p.m. in Poe 120 sign up for PD 6717 in SAGE
- Changes to Teacher Licensure and Compensation: What’s in the proposal? With Dr. Erin Horne at 11 a.m. via Zoom sign up for PD 6721 in SAGE
Friday, Nov. 18
- Self-Care for Educators at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/97192260122?pwd=a0ViN053aDVMSk9abUpGckNjYzc1QT09 sign up for PD in SAGE

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