In preparation for school year 2024-25, the School of Education & Urban Studies and NCEED met with State Superintendent Carrie Wright to discuss potential partnerships and research opportunities regarding teacher and principal recruitment, preparation, and retention.  Present were Provost Hongtao Yu, Dean Glenda Prime, Assistant Dean Tracy Rone, Department Chair Thurman Bridges, NCEED Director Meria Carstarphen, and Assistant Director NCEED Darryl Williams