North Carolina Science Teachers Association

10/06/2026

The Wake Forest Center for Literacy Education offers professional learning for K-12 educators. These courses are intended to bring literacy to life for local public school teachers and school leaders through the use of interactive teaching, experiential learning, and place-based education. No matter what or where you teach, we have a course for you. Using a lifelong learning approach through short enrichment courses taught by Wake Forest faculty, staff, and community partners, these non-credit bearing courses focus on meaningful professional learning around topics in literacy education designed specifically to encourage and empower K-12 public school teachers and administrators to apply what they have learned to their own classroom and school environments.

Upcoming Fall Courses:
Teach like an Actor and Act like a Teacher
Growing Readers through Nature Exploration
Talking Math...with Students...in a Classroom
Amplifying Annotation for Learning
Beyond the Build Challenge: Using Design Process as a Framework for Everyday Teaching
Scholarly Research in the High School Classroom
Multiliteracies in Project-Based Learning: Lessons from Magnet Schools
Learn more and register at https://literacy.wfu.edu/teacher-professional-learning/

The Wake Forest Department of Education is also hosting edCamp336 on Saturday, February 27, 2027, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at Wake Forest University. edCamp336 is a free, participant-driven “unconference” for educators, focusing on organic, conversation-based professional development. It is “by teachers, for teachers,” where attendees collaboratively create the agenda on the day of the event to share expertise, network, and discuss relevant, peer-led topics. Learn more and register at https://education.wfu.edu/edcamp-336/

09/25/2026

Applications are open for the 2027-28 cohort of Kenan Fellows.

When North Carolina invests in teachers, the return reaches far beyond one classroom. Kenan Fellows spend time inside local industries, then bring that knowledge back to their students, their schools and their districts.

Since 2021, more than 150 industry, higher education and nonprofit partners have opened their doors to Kenan Fellows.

Charles Coble, a founding advisor to the program and a Kenan Institute for ETS trustee, makes the case for investing in teachers in a new perspective for Education NC. Read it in the comments.

Ready to apply? Tap "Learn More" at the top of our page.

09/25/2026

It’s 9/25 — Dolly Parton Day! In a playful nod to her iconic hit “9 to 5,” today we honor the legendary Dolly Parton!

For more than 30 years, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has put books directly into the hands of children around the world, helping build a love of reading and a strong foundation for learning. From promoting literacy to uplifting communities, Dolly’s compassion and commitment to making a difference continues to inspire generations.

Celebrate Dolly today by:
🎼 Turning up some Dolly
📚 Reading with a child
🩷 Doing something kind for someone
✨ Choosing joy
🌟 Letting yourself shine

09/25/2026

Join the Design Engineering & STEM Symposium at East Carolina University on Friday, November 7 sponsored by Sphero.

Sphero is proud to partner with East Carolina University to host a free one-day symposium for district and school leaders and grades 3–12 educators in STEM, STEAM, CTE, technology, and engineering.

https://youtu.be/iYztJFpQBc0?si=q9PUFEc1MxmlvF1l

Registration is free and lunch is provided. Learn more and register at https://info.sphero.com/design-engineering-stem-symposium-east-carolina?utm_campaign=52125585-EVENT%3A%20Symposium%20-%202026.11.06%20-%20NC%20-%20ECU&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-89AppEoCDFHa7NykFc0BwolOGOP-xQCoZHVbZtusz5myroj2fIJMtaJS86Scadh3EMAqVon2Qlby7nc7flmb3qtYn7SA&_hsmi=440800370&utm_content=440800370&utm_source=hs_email

Learn about this FREE full-day Professional Development experience ...

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

Our "Register Now" button took an unscheduled coffee break this afternoon. ☕ It's back, and so is your chance to grab a spot.

Not Your Average PD: Moments That Matter
📅 Thursday, Oct. 15, 5–6 p.m. (online)

Students remember theme days, special events, and experiments. Pair those moments with strong instructional decisions, and the learning sticks. In one hour, you'll learn how to design moments your students won't forget!

Save your spot today! Link in the comments.

Still stuck? DM us, and we'll get you registered.

09/23/2026

📣 Opportunity alert for NC STEM teachers: $175,000 grant over five years.

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award for STEM Teachers gives outstanding North Carolina public school STEM teachers $175,000 over five years.

That money can go toward professional growth, leadership, and time with a network of master STEM teachers.

Special consideration goes to teachers who:
✔️ Work in hard-to-staff, high-need classrooms
✔️ Bring environmental science and climate change into their STEM lessons

Know a teacher who fits? Tag them in the comments.

Ready to apply? Comment link and we will DM you the link.

09/23/2026

"Why do my Kenan Fellows coworkers keep calling this the best PD ever?"

Great question! Mark Townley, our associate director, has the answer, plus answers to these:

What's an industry immersion, anyway?
What would I actually do for three weeks this summer?
Who would I meet?
How can I fit this in with teaching?

Book a 15-minute Zoom chat with Mark:
📅 Wednesdays, Sept. 23 & 30
🕚 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or 4:30–6 p.m. (yes, after the bell)

Learn more and save your spot. Link in the comments.

Applications close Jan. 11. Know a teacher who keeps saying I'll do this someday? Tag them in the comments.

09/23/2026

Spaces are still available for this opportunity -

NC GreenPower’s Clean Energy Education Program is a STEM-based initiative that helps bring exciting and engaging energy curriculum to the classrooms of North Carolina teachers.