The Gene Bottoms Pacesetter School Award recognizes schools and districts that are implementing the Making Schools Work strategies and are seeing measurable improvements in student outcomes.

This year, we are proud to honor four outstanding institutions for their dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.

State Winner: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has made great strides in providing educators with high-quality professional learning that is engaging, job-embedded and ongoing.