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I recently read about the “point-and-call” method, a technique used in Japan where individuals physically point at something and call out its status. It’s a simple but powerful way to bring awareness to our surroundings and reduce errors. But beyond its practical use, it offers a metaphor for how we can live more intentionally.

…I was thrilled to see the NC State Capitol was hosting an exhibit that featured issues we were studying in class, and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources staff were beyond helpful in setting up a field trip!

By Natalia Mejia, 2025 DNCR Teacher Ambassador  

By Jorge Malo Guajardo, Office of K-12 Education & Outreach | NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)There’s a deep understanding within me about the power of working with others. It’s something I’ve learned not from books, but from life itself, whether back in college and teaming up with classmates on a school project, or now, collaborating with partners across organizations to bring a community event to life. I’ve seen firsthand how synergy transforms ideas into impact.

Author: Guy Hill, English Teacher at Triton High School and 2025 DNCR Teacher AmbassadorMain photo courtesy of Jess Abel, UNC College of Arts and Sciences

“To hear a thousand monarch wings beatingTo see a humpback whale breachTo savor foods and flavors I have never tasted before

By Heather Butler, 2025 DNCR Teacher Ambassador, Art21 Educator and Art teacher at Northwest Elementary School, Greenville

By: Robert Summerell, 2025 Teacher Ambassador and Choral Director at Freedom High School, MorgantonEver wish you could take your students on a statewide adventure, exploring art galleries, walking historic battlegrounds, peering into a shark tank, basking in the sounds and stories of a symphony orchestra, or even handling real archaeological discoveries?  The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) makes that possible.