TeachNC was launched in 2019 to elevate the image of the teaching profession and increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of teachers entering North Carolina’s classrooms. In service of this mission, TeachNC includes a full suite of strategic recruitment activities including a robust communications campaign, a comprehensive website encompassing all existing resources in the state, and 1-on-1 personalized support for teacher candidates.  These resources create a trusted, safe, and user-friendly support system for anyone considering a teaching career in North Carolina. TeachNC was created through a public-private partnership between NC DPI, TEACH.org, and BEST NC in collaboration with North Carolina’s public schools, districts, and educator preparation programs.

“Every North Carolina student deserves an excellent, highly-qualified teacher in every classroom. From my own experience as an educator, teaching is one of the most rewarding professions one can pursue. Having a resource like TeachNC is important for future teachers to find all the tools, resources, and information about the profession they need to begin their journey to becoming an educator in North Carolina.” – Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. We envision that every public school student will graduate ready for post secondary education and work, prepared to be a globally engaged and productive citizen. 

BEST NC is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of business leaders committed to improving North Carolina’s education system through policy and advocacy. We do this by convening a broad constituency; encouraging collaboration around a shared, bold vision for education; and advocating for policies, research, programs and awareness that will significantly improve education in North Carolina.

"As business leaders, we know that the talent in our organizations is key to our success. The same is true for education in North Carolina; our teachers and other educators need to be recruited and valued like other high-skills professionals. TeachNC will empower teacher candidates with the information they need to enter the teaching profession and thrive as a teacher." — BEST NC Board Chair, Walter McDowell

BEST NC envisions a North Carolina in which every student graduates with the knowledge, skills and behaviors to succeed in a competitive global economy. Our mission is to unite an engaged and informed business perspective to build consensus toward dramatically transforming and improving education in North Carolina.