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Congratulations to Missy Testerman (@Missytesterman) the 2024 National Teacher of the Year! Missy is an English as a second language elementary school teacher.
Learn more about Missy at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY24 @CCSSO
We look forward to your participation during the 2024 National Teacher of the Year Program Washington Week! Throughout the week, there will be many opportunities to engage with your peers and you are welcome to share your experience with your online audiences (or others) if you choose.
Sample social media posts are below; feel free to add photos/videos and adapt the copy as needed!
Remember to use the #NTOY24 hashtag and tag your colleagues, school communities and CSSSO in your posts!
Excited to be in Washington, D.C. with my state teacher of the year colleagues for @CCSSO’s 2024 National Teacher of the Year Program!
Follow the conversation at #NTOY24!
.@CCSSO’s 2024 National Teacher of the Year Program Washington Week is underway!
To keep up with my journey, follow the #NTOY24 hashtag.
Excited to be recognized during @CCSSO’s National Teacher of the Year Program Washington Week! Looking forward to creating opportunities for ongoing leadership with my colleagues!
Follow the conversation at #NTOY24
Excited to officially kick off the 2024 National Teacher of the Year Program Washington Week with professional learning workshops led by @SarahBWessling!
Follow the #NTOY24 hashtag to keep up with my journey this week! @CCSSO
“[INSERT QUOTE/PHOTO FROM CARISSA MOFFAT MILLER].”
Thank you to @CCSSO CEO @CmoffatMiller for the warm welcome this morning! #NTOY24
Learning from [INSERT SPEAKER NAME] about [INSERT SESSION TOPIC]. Thank you [INSERT SPONSOR NAME/HANDLE] for engaging with us today! @CCSSO #NTOY24
Excited for a day of learning with my #NTOY24 colleagues at the [INSERT NAME OF MUSEUM]! @Smithsonian @SmithsonianEdu @CCSSO
Excited for the 18th Teacher of the Year Day at the @Smithsonian today! Thank you, Dr. Monique Chism and Shanita Brackett, for the warm welcome.
@CCSSO #NTOY24
“[INSERT QUOTE FROM TEACHER].” Thrilled to hear from my STOY colleagues from previous years.
Thank you for your leadership! @CCSSO #NTOY24
Inspired by [INSERT TEACHER NAME]’s Teacher Talk on [INSERT TALK TOPIC].
Thank you @GoogleForEdu for sponsoring these enlightening conversations today!
@CCSSO #NTOY24
“[INSERT QUOTE/PHOTO FROM PRESIDENT/FIRST LADY].”
Honored to be recognized by @FLOTUS during this evening's #NTOY24 State Dinner! Thank you for hosting us this evening and for your ongoing support of the teaching profession. @CCSSO
An evening to remember!
Thank you to President Biden (@POTUS) and Dr. Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) for hosting the 2024 State Teachers of the Year at the @WhiteHouse this evening! @CCSSO #NTOY24
States are investing federal COVID-19 pandemic relief dollars in innovative and impactful ways — and the investments are beginning to pay off. From the nearly $19 billion allocated to state education agencies from K-12 relief funds, states are prioritizing investments in academic recovery, the teacher pipeline and mental health and wellbeing. Learn about the impact of ESSER reserve investments in states across the country here.
NEW: @CCSSO’s latest Road to Recovery report examines investment trends, state examples, promising practices and strategies for long-term sustainability of effective SEA literacy programming funded through #ESSER set-aside dollars. Read more bit.ly/3wctDqz.#StatesLeading
States’ focus on literacy has continued to expand as many states allocated ESSER funds to build strong literacy skills. Learn how states across the country are implementing policies to bolster student performance here: bit.ly/3wctDqz. #StatesLeading
How are state education leaders using #ESSER set-aside funds to bolster student reading skills and address literacy instruction and support? Read more in @CCSSO’s latest Road to Recovery report here: bit.ly/3wctDqz. #StatesLeading
How are state education agencies thinking about sustaining impactful investments in math acceleration? Learn how in @CCSSO’s latest Road to Recovery report: bit.ly/3SGSw6S. #StatesLeading
To address the pandemic’s impact on math proficiency, states are using #ESSER set-aside funds for high-quality instructional materials, professional development, assessments, tutoring & out-of-school time programs. Learn more from @CCSSO bit.ly/3SGSw6S.#StatesLeading
Across states, the top investment priority for the ESSER state set-aside is academic recovery. @CCSSO’s latest report explores how states are using federal relief funds to support learning acceleration in math: bit.ly/3SGSw6S. #StatesLeading
.@OHEducation’s Statewide Math and Literacy Tutoring Grant awarded $15 million to colleges and universities from the #ESSER set-aside to train college students to tutor in K-12 schools. Learn how OH and other states are supporting learning acceleration in math: bit.ly/3SGSw6S. #StatesLeading
The @IDSBOE #ESSER-funded math accelerated learning collaboratives provide training & development for K-12 math teachers. The collaboratives help teachers understand and apply evidence-based practices to accelerate learning. Learn more here: bit.ly/3SGSw6S. #StatesLeading
.@La_Believes used its state #ESSER money to expand access to a digital math tool. Among frequent users, 70% at the lowest level of achievement in math improved compared to 45% of nonusers. Learn more from @CCSSO: bit.ly/3SGSw6S. #StatesLeading
States are investing more than $3.2 billion to provide and expand access to high-quality out-of-school time programs, far more than the amount required under the American Rescue Plan. Learn more in @CCSSO’s latest report: bit.ly/3JNn16c. #StatesLeading
State #ESSER funding is supporting a variety of before-school, after-school and summer programs. Focus areas include academics, college/career readiness, kindergarten transition and more. Learn more in @CCSSO’s latest report: bit.ly/3JNn16c. #StatesLeading
.@AlabamaAchieves made up to $101M from #ESSER available to support summer reading academies and provide students 60+ hours of scientifically based reading instruction. Learn more bit.ly/3JNn16c.
#StatesLeading @CCSSO
In 2022, over 95% of students said they enjoyed their experience in CT summer enrichment programs and almost 50% were even excited to return to school. Learn how @EducateCT is using #ESSER funds to support summer learning at bit.ly/3JNn16c. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
.@georgiadeptofed’s BOOST summer and afterschool grants prioritized funding for communities without existing programs, ensuring critical #ESSER funds reached students that would benefit the most. Learn more bit.ly/3JNn16c. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
Students in @MASchoolsK12’s Acceleration Academies receive at least 20 hours of in-person instruction over one week led by highly effective teachers in groups of no more than 12 students. Learn more bit.ly/3JNn16c. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
Out-of-school time programs can provide learning and enrichment outside of the classroom. [INSERT SEA NAME/HANDLE] is dedicating [INSERT AMOUNT] to [INSERT PROGRAM NAME] to expand access to high-quality before-school, after-school and summer learning programs. Read more in @CCSSO’s new report here bit.ly/3JNn16c. #StatesLeading
#ESSER set-aside funds enabled states to fortify their teacher workforce by strengthening pipelines into the profession, increasing certification & endorsement pathways, & creating new teacher induction and mentorship programs.
Learn more ow.ly/nh4Y50OU1tI. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
SEAs have invested over $1.4 billion of ESSER state set-aside funding to strengthen their educator workforce and support other essential school personnel.
Learn more @CCSSO ow.ly/nh4Y50OU1tI. #StatesLeading
Through the #ESSER-funded Attract, Prepare, Retain grants, @EducateIN is directing $10.6M to support local innovation to improve teacher recruitment, preparation and retention.
Learn more ow.ly/nh4Y50OU1tI. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
.@MissDeptEd directed $9.8M from #ESSER to expand the Mississippi Teacher Residency program, which had 123 residents and is accepting up to 200 more this fall. ow.ly/nh4Y50OU1tI. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
With $50M in #ESSER funding, @MOEducation has made $10,000 grants available to LEAs, EPPs and community colleges in the state to improve teacher recruitment efforts.
Read more ow.ly/nh4Y50OU1tI. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
.@NevadaReady has committed $20.7M in ESSER II funds for the Incentivizing Pathways to Teaching program, which provides financial assistance to pre-service educators in their final semester of their prep program. Learn more ow.ly/nh4Y50OU1tI. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
Leveraging $600K in #ESSER funding, @EducationSC is partnering with @ClemsonUniv to expand the Call Me MISTER program, which will result in 60 additional black male educators by 2024 & increase the number of participating universities. ow.ly/nh4Y50OU1tI. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
Research is conclusive that teachers are the No. 1 school-based factor in student achievement. [INSERT SEA NAME/HANDLE] is dedicating [INSERT AMOUNT] to [INSERT PROGRAM NAME] to better support districts and schools to recruit and retain talented educators. Read more in @CCSSO’s new report here ow.ly/nh4Y50OU1tI. #StatesLeading
#ESSER set-aside funds enabled states to strengthen digital learning by building educator capacity, differentiating student supports, eliminating policy barriers and leveraging high-quality instructional materials. Learn more here https://bit.ly/3L0cFiP. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
SEAs have invested $1.16 billion of #ESSER state set-aside funds towards efforts to close the digital divide and expand access to high-quality remote learning. Learn more @CCSSO https://bit.ly/3L0cFiP. #StatesLeading
Technology has played a critical role in states’ recovery efforts. Learn how states are using #ESSER funds to strengthen and expand high-quality digital learning in @CCSSO’s latest Road to Recovery report https://bit.ly/3L0cFiP. #StatesLeading
.@codepted directed $300K from #ESSER to launch the Blended Learning Initiative, a 2-yr pilot program to test and study different online and blended learning models. Learn more here https://bit.ly/3N5EZ6m. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
.@OHEducation is using state #ESSER funding to support access to digital learning tools, including a statewide repository of high-quality digital instructional materials called the Exchange. Learn more here https://bit.ly/3L0cFiP. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
Through the #ESSER-funded Recovering Bright Futures program, New Hampshire is providing individualized, standards-aligned instruction in learning pods of no more than 10 students. Learn more here https://bit.ly/3L0cFiP. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
.@UTPublicEd’s Digital Teaching & Learning program was launched w/ state funding in 2016. In 2021, Utah committed more funding from #ESSER to expand the program and support technology-powered learning for all students. Learn more https://bit.ly/3L0cFiP. #StatesLeading @CCSSO
NEW: @CCSSO’s new #ESSER Sustainability Roadmap is a tool to help state leaders consider strategies to sustain high-impact investments from #ESSER and beyond. Learn more here: bit.ly/3SXk3kr. #StatesLeading
What is the state education agency’s role in identifying and sustaining high-impact investments from ESSER and Beyond? Read more in @CCSSO’s new #ESSER Sustainability Roadmap bit.ly/3SXk3kr. #StatesLeading
How are states planning for the end of #ESSER? Read about examples from @ncpublicschools, @EducateCT, @La_Believes, @NDE_GOV, @NewJerseyDOE, @NDDPI, @UTPublicEd, & @EducateIN on @CCSSO’s #StatesLeading blog bit.ly/3OLLKdl.
Equipped with nearly $19B of #ESSER funds set aside for state use, SEAs are supporting schools and districts to bring about an effective and equitable pandemic recovery. Learn more at ccsso.org/ESSERfunds. #StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
.@ISEBnews used #ESSER funds to launch the REACH initiative to support the social and emotional well-being of students and staff.
#StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
State leaders in @EducateCT are giving students a say in pandemic recovery, investing more than $1.5M in a statewide competition called Voice4Change that empowers youth to propose and vote on ideas for spending #ESSER funds in their schools. #StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
.@MOEducation awarded $50M from #ESSER set-aside funds for teacher recruitment and retention grants to address persistent teacher shortages. #StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
.@UTPublicEd used #ESSER funds to expand the Digital Teaching and Learning Grant Program to new districts to support teachers and leaders to leverage technology for learning. #StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
SEAs invested $4.2 billion of #ESSER funds into tutoring/accelerated learning. @codepted's High-Impact Tutoring Grant program served nearly 4K students in the 21-22 SY, totaling more than 35K hrs. of additional support.
Learn more at ccsso.org/ESSERFunds. #ESSERImpact
SEAs invested $1.4 billion of #ESSER funds to recruit, retain & support school staff. Districts in @MOEducation's GYO grant program already report seeing increased interest in hard-to-staff teacher positions.
More #ESSERImpact at ccsso.org/ESSERFunds.#StatesLeading
SEAs invested $1.3 billion of #ESSER funding into high-quality curriculum & instruction. Over 25,000 @NDE_GOV students complete lessons through an online math platform with frequent users seeing 2.5x growth on assessments.
Learn more at ccsso.org/ESSERFunds. #ESSERImpact
Equipped with nearly $19B of #ESSER funds set aside for state use, SEAs are supporting schools and districts to bring about an effective and equitable pandemic recovery. Learn more at ccsso.org/ESSERfunds.
#StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, SEAs focused on academic recovery, directing billions of dollars of relief funding toward tutoring, out-of-school time programs, high-quality instructional materials and more.
#StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
Illinois used #ESSER funds to launch the REACH initiative to support the social and emotional well-being of students and staff.
#StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
State leaders in Connecticut are giving students a say in pandemic recovery, investing more than $1.5 million in a statewide competition called Voice4Change that empowers youth to propose and vote on ideas for spending #ESSER funds in their schools.
#StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
Utah used #ESSER funds to expand the Digital Teaching and Learning Grant Program to new districts to support teachers and leaders to leverage technology for learning.
#StatesLeading #ESSERImpact
States have invested $4.2 billion of #ESSER funds into tutoring and accelerated learning initiatives. Colorado’s High-Impact Tutoring Grant program served nearly 4,000 students in the 2021-2022 school year, totaling more than 35,000 hours of additional support for students.
Explore more #ESSERImpact examples at ccsso.org/ESSERFunds. #StatesLeading
State education agencies invested $1.3 billion of #ESSER funding into high-quality curriculum & instruction. Over 25,000 students in Nebraska complete weekly lessons through an online math platform with frequent users demonstrating 2.5x growth on state assessments.
Explore more #ESSERImpact examples at ccsso.org/ESSERFunds. #StatesLeading
States invested $1.4 billion of #ESSER funds to recruit, retain and support school staff. School districts in Missouri’s grow your own grant program already report seeing increased interest in hard-to-staff teacher positions.
See more #ESSERImpact examples at ccsso.org/ESSERFunds. #StatesLeading
Congratulations to Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year! Missy is an English as a second language elementary school teacher in Rogersville, Tennessee. Learn more about Missy at www.ntoy.ccsso.org.
Please help us celebrate Missy and elevate teachers across the country by sharing the news on your social media channels. You are welcome to share the sample posts and graphics below -- remember to include the #NTOY24 hashtag!
Congratulations to Missy Testerman (@Missytesterman) the 2024 National Teacher of the Year! Missy is an English as a second language elementary school teacher.
Learn more about Missy at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY24 @CCSSO
NEW: @CCSSO just announced Missy Testerman (@Missytesterman) as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.
Learn more about Missy at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY24
Meet Missy Testerman (@Missytesterman) the 2024 National Teacher of the Year and 2024 Tennessee Teacher of the Year!
Learn more here: ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY24 @CCSSO
Congratulations to Missy Testerman (@Missytesterman) the 2024 National Teacher of the Year! Missy is an English as a second language elementary school teacher.
Learn more about Missy at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY24 @CCSSO
NEW: @CCSSO just announced Missy Testerman (@Missytesterman) as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.
Learn more about Missy at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY24
Meet Missy Testerman (@Missytesterman) the 2024 National Teacher of the Year and 2024 Tennessee Teacher of the Year!
Learn more here: ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY24 @CCSSO
CCSSO is committed to working with states to ensure every child has the support they need to read successfully. In February 2024, CCSSO provided an update on the work now underway in states to implement effective literacy initiatives through comprehensive strategies to improve reading skills for all students. We hope you will share these updates using the sample posts below.
For more information about CCSSO’s commitment to this work, visit learning.ccsso.org/a-nation-of-readers.
How are state education leaders using #ESSER set-aside funds to bolster student reading skills and address literacy instruction and support? Read more in @CCSSO’s latest Road to Recovery report here: bit.ly/3wctDqz. #StatesLeading
#StatesLeading: To date, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa & Puerto Rico have passed laws or implemented new policies or programs related to evidence-based reading instruction. Check out @CCSSO’s new state scan to learn more bit.ly/49DBPyx.
.@CCSSO is committed to working with states to ensure every child has the support they need to read. A recent update shows the work underway in states to implement effective literacy initiatives to improve reading skills for all students bit.ly/48qzINr. #StatesLeading
How are state education leaders using #ESSER set-aside funds to bolster student reading skills and address literacy instruction and support? Read more in CCSSO’s latest Road to Recovery report here: bit.ly/3wctDqz. #StatesLeading
#StatesLeading: To date, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa & Puerto Rico have passed laws or implemented new policies or programs related to evidence-based reading instruction. Check out CCSSO’s new state scan to learn more bit.ly/49DBPyx.
CCSSO is committed to working with states to ensure every child has the support they need to read. A recent update shows the work underway in states to implement effective literacy initiatives to improve reading skills for all students. Read more: bit.ly/48qzINr. #StatesLeading
Better Together: Lessons from the State Summer Learning Network, represents the culmination of the two-year State Summer Learning Network and highlights the participating states’ experiences. The report highlights key takeaways, examples of innovative approaches and probes common challenges states encountered while part of the network.
You are welcome to share the report using the sample posts below.
Learn more about the States Summer Learning Network here.
#StatesLeading: State education leaders have embraced a greater role in promoting high-quality summer learning. Participants in @CCSSO’s State Summer Learning Network share highlights, insights & lessons learned in a new report bit.ly/49MvMb1. @summerlearning
DYK establishing close partnerships with local districts & community organizations can be helpful when trying to expand & strengthen summer learning? Read more in a new report by @CCSSO & @summerlearning bit.ly/49MvMb1.
State Summer Learning Network participants reported that state-level funding is crucial to sustaining their work. Read more about a new report by @CCSSO & @summerlearning on the #StatesLeading blog here: bit.ly/49MvMb1.
A new brief by @CCSSO & @summerlearning captures student voices across states about their summer experiences. Read more in these student snapshots https://bit.ly/48qzINr.
#StatesLeading
#StatesLeading: State education leaders have embraced a greater role in promoting high-quality summer learning. Participants in CCSSO’s States Summer Learning Network share highlights, insights and lessons learned in a new report: Read more here: bit.ly/49MvMb1.
Did you know establishing close partnerships with local districts & community organizations can be helpful when trying to expand & strengthen summer learning? Read more in CCSSO’s new report, Better Together: Lessons Learned from the State Summer Learning Network bit.ly/49MvMb1.
State Summer Learning Network participants reported that state-level funding is crucial to sustaining their work. Read more about a new report by @CCSSO & @summerlearning on the #StatesLeading blog here: bit.ly/49MvMb1.
A new brief by @CCSSO & @summerlearning captures student voices across states about their summer experiences. Read more in these student snapshots https://bit.ly/49K9A1g.
#StatesLeading
