ALT **Alt text:** NCBOLD Ambassador Spotlight graphic featuring Tara Pierce. The design includes the NCBOLD logo, the words “Ambassador Spotlight,” and a portrait of Tara Pierce under a spotlight. The graphic highlights two conference sessions: **“Import/Adding Transcript Grades,”** which covers best practices for entering and importing transcript grades in NCSIS, including transfer, summer, and middle school credits, and **“Program Entry,”** which focuses on accurately entering and managing student program data in Infinite Campus for state and federal reporting. The graphic notes that participants will build their Infinite Campus knowledge and confidence through these sessions. The Digital Learning & School Connectivity logo appears vertically along the right side.

ALT **Alt text:** A group of eight adults smiles for a photo while gathered behind a large, shiny gold alligator sculpture at what appears to be a conference or exhibit. Several people are wearing conference lanyards, and black backpacks labeled "Burroughs Wellcome Fund" are placed in front of the group. The colorful display features oversized alligator jaws framing the scene, hanging orange lanterns, green foliage, and a mural in the background, creating a playful, immersive setting.

ALT A vibrant social media graphic celebrating School Library Month. At the top, the text reads “April is School Library Month.” In the center, large decorative lettering says “Every story starts somewhere…” Above an open glowing book, two students—one boy and one girl—are reading, while colorful rays of light rise upward into icons like stacked books, a laptop, a lightbulb, and speech bubbles. The background is a bright blue and green gradient with stars and sparkles. At the bottom, the text reads, “Tune in all throughout the month of April to celebrate school libraries with us!” followed by “Digital Learning & School Connectivity, NC Department of Public Instruction.”

ALT Graphic promoting a T³ (Tech + Text on Thursdays) webinar titled “Make Copyright Your Superpower: Understanding the Law to Meet Your Mission.” Text notes two copyright experts from the Law & the Future Ethical AI team, with event details: Wednesday, January 15, live at 3:00 PM, then available on-demand. Includes “Register Now” button, go.ncdpi.gov/t3webinar link, and NC Department of Public Instruction Digital Learning & School Connectivity logo.

ALT **Alt text:** A festive Thanksgiving greeting featuring autumn leaves and acorns surrounding a beige background. The message reads: “During this season of Thanksgiving, our minds turn grateful to you, and we express our heartfelt gratitude. Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving.” Below the message is the logo for “Digital Learning & School Connectivity, NC Department of Public Instruction.”

ALT Gold “Cybersecurity Trading Card” titled Lax-Pass Lord featuring a man with long gray hair and a beard, wearing sunglasses and colorful robes while using a smartphone. Badge reads Threat Actor. Subtitle: Weak Password Exploiter. Stats show Attack Rating 7/10, Exploit Speed 7/10, Impact Power 6/10.

ALT Card text describes Lax-Pass Lord as a weak-password exploiter who takes advantage of reused credentials, open Wi-Fi, and breach dumps to infiltrate accounts. A blue box warns: “Don’t reuse passwords! A breach on one site hands him the keys to all your other accounts.” Gold background with Threat Actor badge and “Cybersecurity Trading Card” label.

ALT Gold “Cybersecurity Trading Card” titled The Encryptor featuring a confident woman with gold glasses and a futuristic digital background. Badge reads Cyber Hero. Subtitle: Data Scrambler. Stats: Defense Rating 9/10, Vulnerability Speed 7/10, Recovery Power 8/10.

ALT Card text explains the importance of encrypting sensitive data and communications to prevent unauthorized access and maintain privacy and integrity. A blue box at the bottom reads: Data Scrambler. Gold background with a Cyber Hero badge and “Cybersecurity Trading Card” label.

ALT Gold “Cybersecurity Trading Card” titled The Data Drifter with a hooded figure in a desert. Badge reads Threat Actor. Subtitle: Insider Threat. Stats: Attack 6/10, Exploit Speed 7/10, Impact Power 8/10.

ALT Card text warns of an insider who uses still-active or shared credentials to plunder internal data—walking through doors that should be closed. Tip box: Revoke access immediately when employees leave. Never share credentials.

ALT Infographic titled “Media Literacy for SLMCs” asks, “How can I make media literacy visible in my library?” It says media literacy is a mindset and that every text has a creator, purpose, and point of view. Five ideas: perspective display, fact-or-fiction board, in-lesson prompts, pop-culture examples, and “Digital Detectives” shout-outs. Bright columns with book/device icons, a globe, and a flying witch silhouette.

ALT Cybersecurity trading card featuring “The WiFi Wanderer,” a hooded figure with glowing eyes crouched in a digital cityscape. The card identifies the character as a Threat Actor and Public Network Eavesdropper. Stats at the bottom read: Attack Rating 6/10, Exploit Speed 8/10, Impact Power 5/10. Caption: “Public Network Eavesdropper.”

ALT Back of the cybersecurity trading card for The WiFi Wanderer. Text describes him as a sneaky villain who listens in when people use public Wi-Fi, potentially stealing sensitive information such as passwords or banking details. The safety tip at the bottom reads: “Avoid conducting sensitive transactions (like banking) on public Wi-Fi without a VPN.”

ALT Cybersecurity trading card featuring Agent Sentinel Six, titled “Zero Trust Advocate.” The character is a confident agent with long blonde hair, wearing a gold suit against a glowing orange background. The card reads: “Verify and trust nothing by default. Always confirm identity and access rights.” Ratings below: Defense Rating 9/10, Vulnerability Speed 9/10, Recovery Power 7/10. Label: “Cyber Hero.”

ALT Back of a cybersecurity trading card for Agent Sentinel Six, labeled “Cyber Hero.” Text describes Agent Sentinel Six as a vigilant cybersecurity agent who follows the “never trust, always verify” principle. They rigorously authenticate every identity and validate all access requests to eliminate default trust. The quote at the bottom reads: “Verify and trust nothing by default. Always confirm identity and access rights.”