NCAE North Carolina Association of Educators
News Bulletin April 2023
Vol. 53, No. 8
Back Together Again!
www.ncae.org
NCAE Celebrates 53 Years at Annual Convention and Representative Assembly The 2023 Convention and Representative Assembly in Greensboro was truly exciting on quite a few levels! It was the first time in three years delegates were able to gather in person to take care of the business of the Association. Lots of hugs were shared among colleagues who hadn’t seen each other since before the pandemic and new friendships were also kindled. NCAE publicly endorsed Attorney General Josh Stein for the next governor of North Carolina in 2024 and for the first time in many years at a convention, a roll-call vote was taken on a New Business Item that generated much discussion and debate. Delegates received information on the organization’s strategic plan, heard compelling and heartfelt messages from state leaders Tamika Walker Kelly and Bryan Proffitt, and were treated to rousing words of encouragement from NEA Executive Director Kim Anderson. Not all of the fun took place on the Convention floor though. A Sneaker Ball dinner and dance celebrating the organization’s 53rd anniversary was a highlight of the two-day event, where delegates learned about NCAE’s history and some of its early accomplishments while donning dressy attire and sneakers that ran the gamut from those with bling to those with colorful patterns. See more photos on page 4.