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Regional Partnerships

Regional Partnerships

Our regional partnerships support educators at every stage of their careers, prepare professionals for success in community colleges and university settings, and provide valuable applied learning opportunities for STEM learners of all ages. As the education landscape changes, we’ll continue to develop and cultivate new partnerships and engagement opportunities to support teachers, schools, businesses and community organizations in ways that help our communities thrive.

We’re in this together, because we’re stronger together.

Regional Partnerships

Teacher helping two students with an assignment Professional Development System Our university-school partnership with 12 school districts and more than 2,000 teachers gives students classroom experience and supports the needs of teachers, schools and districts in our region. LEARN ABOUT PDS
Three students walking on a community college's campus Community College Collaboration Our university-community college partnership was created in 2019 to develop strong future leaders for North Carolina’s community colleges and strengthen higher education offerings in the state. LEARN ABOUT UNCW/3C
Student studies item under a microscope STEM SENC Our network of formal and informal STEM educators in 13 counties, provides aspirational learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math for students, families and educators. LEARN ABOUT STEM SENC

EDUCATORS OF COLOR NETWORK

In 2022, Watson launched an Educators of Color Network. The group is comprised of current and retired P-12 teachers and school leaders, university faculty and students who work collaboratively to recruit and retain teachers of color, advocate for the profession and help build a more diverse teaching workforce. More than 150 educators from across the state are participating in the EOC Network. Join them!
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Office of EPLS

If you have questions or would like more information about our centers and community programs, contact the Office of Engagement, Professional Learning, and Scholarship.
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