Investing in excellent public education for students in NC.
Charlotte, NC
Joined January 2012
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Our FY26 Report highlights our continued focus on early literacy, educators, leaders, and student success. We are optimistic about the momentum across NC and grateful for every community partner helping advance this important work.
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Proud to support this work from NCTQ. Strong reading outcomes start with strong educator prep programs.
New NCTQ data out today shows good news and bad news.
The good: More teacher prep programs are preparing future elementary teachers to teach reading well.
The bad: Nearly half of the programs we reviewed still aren't fully aligned to reading research.
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Yesterday's Community Engagement Showcase with @CLT_COED highlighted research in action. The UNC Charlotte Reads & MENTOR programs, supported by The Belk Foundation, show how partnerships can boost literacy outcomes and strengthen the teacher pipeline. #Literacy #TeacherPipeline
Inspiring weekend at the 2025 Color of Education Summit. The theme, Preserving Our Legacy: The Power of the Stories We Carry, was an impactful reminder of how storytelling shapes our work. Thanks to the event partners for making it possible.
#ColorOfEducation25
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North Carolina is transforming teacher retention through Advanced Teaching Roles. These roles let effective teachers lead teams, earn more pay, and reach more students.
@ExcelinEd's video with @LeahSuttonNC @ncpublicschools breaks down NC's approach. 👇 buff.ly/6i9hh68
Even though Attendance Awareness Month has ended, the push to improve student attendance and engagement continues year-round. Learn how the Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow! campaign is making an impact and how you can get involved: lnkd.in/gd77MYsC
#AttendanceMatters
In case you missed it: The Belk Foundation's Annual Report is live! We're proud to support public education in Charlotte and across NC. #Literacy #ScienceOfReading #EdLeadership #TeacherPipeline
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We’re excited to launch The Belk Foundation’s FY 2025 Annual Report! See how we're advancing K-3 literacy, supporting school leaders, and strengthening the teacher pipeline in Charlotte and across NC. issuu.com/thebelkfoundation/…
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CMS celebrates historic 2024-25 student achievement results! A record 89.1% of our schools met or exceeded growth, ranking CMS 10th in NC - our highest ever. These successes are a testament to the dedication of our students, educators, and community. #EndlessPossibilities
Wishing all students, teachers, and leaders a wonderful school year ahead! Let’s make 2025–2026 the best one yet! 🎉 #BackToSchool #EndlessPossibilities
Welcome back, CMS! Superintendent Dr. Hill has a special message to kick off the 25-26 school year for our students, families, and staff. youtu.be/Pi_T2Vlh_3Q
Be sure to visit our Back-to-School website to check out the "Top 10 Things to Know" list for essential information.
We had so much fun joining Harambee! as guest readers with Charlotte scholars at Hidden Valley, Rama Road, Renaissance West, and Thomasboro. Thanks to @FSP_Charlotte for creating a space filled with energy, joy, and a love for literacy! #SummerReading #MorningsThatMatter
Spent time in Western NC with Watauga County Schools and @AppstateRCOE. With Belk Foundation support, students are growing as readers and pre-service teachers are completing clinical work disrupted by Hurricane Helene. #SummerLearning #LiteracyMatters #TeacherPrep #WNCStrong
Grateful to visit amazing summer camp partners in Charlotte helping kids build literacy skills and fight summer learning loss. Thanks to International House, @UrbanPromiseCLT, and @YMCACharlotte! #SummerLearning #LiteracyMatters
Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Hardy as our new Grant Manager! A proud Charlotte native and UNC-Chapel Hill alum, Stephanie brings rich experience from South America Mission, Youth for Christ Military, and The Charlotte Observer.
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week!🍎We believe every child deserves access to an excellent public education and effective teachers and leaders who make success possible. To all the educators creating brighter futures for students in @CharMeckSchools and NC—thank you.
We had a fantastic time at the @FSP_Charlotte Spring into Summer event! It was an inspiring celebration of everything that makes Freedom School special and the difference we’re making together for young people in CLT. Here's to another summer of learning, growth, and opportunity!
Happy Anniversary to @OneDay_NC! We’re incredibly grateful to have joined the celebration at last week's One Day Breakfast—a morning filled with powerful stories, inspiring leaders, and a shared commitment to educational equity. Thank you, TFA NC, for the impactful work you do!
We’re celebrating 35 years of impact and leadership in North Carolina! 🎉 Join us at one of our One Day Events to connect with our network, learn about our mission, and leave inspired to take action for educational equity.
🎟️ Register now: linktr.ee/tfa_nc
We were excited to join @cischarlotte today in celebrating 40 years of impact in the Charlotte community! Thank you for meeting students where they are and supporting them to stay in school and achieve in life.
#CIS40Strong #AllinforKids #BeingPresentMatters
A huge round of applause to the @CMS_Foundation and @CharMeckSchools educators for insightful takeaways and inspiring moments at last night's Teacher Talks 2025!
Teacher Talks 2025 was outstanding! Thank you to the @CMS_Foundation for hosting a wonderfully inspiring evening. The @charmeckschools educators who presented were superb and encouraged the audience to connect with students in a myriad of ways.
Big shoutout to CMS' new and renewed National Board Certified Teachers! 2,300+ educators in CMS have their National Board Certification and CMS ranks 6th in the nation and 2nd in North Carolina for National Board Certification overall. #NationalBoardCertified #TeachingExcellence
Congratulations to the more than 200 @charmeckschools educators who earned or renewed their National Board Certification — the most respected professional certification in K-12 education. We salute these dedicated professionals and thank them for their commitment to our students.
