Graduating the Next Generation of Education Leaders
North Carolina State University’s College of Education is graduating the first class of Master of School Administration students to have successfully completed the program through the Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA). The group celebrated this accomplishment last week at the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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in teaching, learning, & leadership.
Bringing together students, teachers, researchers, policy-makers, educational professionals, and other community members, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation is a center for fostering collaborations to improve education.
We conduct research, develop educational resources, provide professional development programs for educators, advocate to improve teaching and learning, and help inform policy-making.
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05/07/12
Graduating the Next Generation of Education Leaders
North Carolina State University’s College of Education is graduating the first...
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05/01/12
Overcoming Obstacles in Mathematics Learning by Using Video Games
Real world application of mathematics concepts leads to understanding and academic success....
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02/01/12
National Digital Learning Day
Digital Learning Day is a national awareness campaign designed to celebrate innovative teachers...
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12/15/11
New tool available to help schools improve STEM programs
The following was released by the NC STEM Community Collaborative....
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11/18/11
From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Bill McNeal Awarded 2011 Friday Medal
North Carolina State University honored Dr. Bill McNeal at the Friday Institute for...
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10/11/11
Want to Read Abraham Lincoln’s Telegrams? There’s an App for That!
October 11, 2011—A new history application for the Apple iPad, Lincoln Telegrams ,...
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09/22/11
Leaving Lectures Behind: FIZZ
Ask students and teachers what they like least about their classes, and you’re...
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08/15/11
Using Mobile Devices to Diagnose and Address Mathematics Difficulties
The elementary students in the LPP-Sync workshop are extremely certain on what...
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08/04/11
Thinking Locally, Reaching Globally with the New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute
Teachers from North Carolina and China attended a collaborative institute that...
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07/27/11
Educational Technology Rookie? A Novice No More
After thirteen years of teaching Rhonda Meadows will be facing a new classroom this...
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07/11/11
Summer is Here: Professional Development Programs at the Friday Institute
While the lazy days of summer rest upon North Carolina State University, the...
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09/14/11
Brown Bag Presentation:Dr. Nicole Panorkou, Fulbright Visiting Scholar, Friday Institute, NCSU
Synopsis: This study explored the experiences of dimension among young school...
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06/21/11
Find Your Confidence: Teaching Mathematics with Technology
Dr. Vivienne Faurot, assistant professor at Utah Valley University, knew she wanted to...
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05/16/11
Making the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics a Reality for Teachers
National experts from different fields of educational research gathered at North Carolina...
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05/12/11
National Attention to Effective Mathematics Instruction
To provide advice to Congress on what constitutes a successful STEM school, the National...
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04/26/11
Think Outside the Book
The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) extended an open invitation to thousands of educators...
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04/06/11
Students Having Their Say in Education
Students from AB Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary School presented to policy makers and...
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04/05/11
Extending the Concept of Number in a Playground for Learning Mathematics
Researchers from the Dynamic Number Project brought mathematics to life by explaining and...
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02/16/11
International University Tour: Chinese Students Visit NC State
Chinese students from the Beijing Royal School visited North Carolina State University...
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02/04/11
Partnership in Granville County Schools Creates a Technology Culture
The following story appeared in Converge on February 4, 2011. Written by Tanya...
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01/24/11
NC-MSEN Saturday Academy on News 14
Featured on News 14 today: Students give up their weekend to learn science and math ....
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12/09/10
Globally Engaged Education- Building Bridges with China
North Carolina State University sent a delegation from the College of Education to China last...
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11/20/10
A National Collaboration on Diagnostic Assessments
Industry, government and education leaders gathered at North Carolina State University for...
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11/18/10
A Celebration of Education, Innovation & Inspiration
North Carolina State University honored Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond at the Friday Institute for...
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11/01/10
Math Education Takes Center Stage
Researchers at NC State presented to an audience of international researchers and scholars last...
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10/11/10
Interested in Teaching Science or Math? We PERSIST!
Pre-College Experiences to Recruit Students Into Science Teaching (PERSIST) is a science...
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09/29/10
NC State Works To Increase Interest In STEM Careers For Minority, Rural Students
Students who grow up in small, rural towns do not have the same exposure to high-tech jobs as...
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09/16/10
Virtual Tutors: NC State Receives Grant To Study Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom
CyberPads - computer notebooks with artificial intelligence-based software - allows...
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08/25/10
Crossing the Finish Line a Winner: Race to the Top
The Department of Education announced yesterday that North Carolina’s Race to the Top...
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08/04/10
An Integrated Approach to Teaching
Successful teaching in a technology-rich classroom is so much...
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07/26/10
eLearning: Anytime, Anyplace, Anyone
Last November North Carolina launched www.eLearningnc.gov , a new website that...
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07/22/10
Learning the Lay of the Land in a Laptop Classroom
The 21 st Century classroom is a technology-rich, interactive, fast-paced environment...
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07/01/10
New Literacies Institute Takes on Massachusetts
Preparing teachers for online literacy skills required for 21st century...
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06/17/10
Lessons in Action: Training Teachers on Technology
Using educational technology to teach curriculum, enhance student engagement and...
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05/24/10
Friday Institute Hosts NC Business Committee for Education
North Carolina State University presented to a group of state business leaders on new...
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05/20/10
Teachers Becoming Science Scholars
North Carolina State University is developing 21st century science teachers through a new...
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05/14/10
MSEN Awards Future STEM Leaders
NC State University’s NC-Mathematics and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College...
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05/07/10
Evaluation Team Updates the State Board of Education
Members of the Friday Institute Evaluation Team, Dr. Jeni Corn and Dr. Melinda Mollette, in...
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04/28/10
Friday Institute Hosts Innovation Leaders Academy Workshop
The Friday Institute hosted the second school year workshop of the Innovation Leaders Academy...
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04/23/10
DELTA Project Receives Additional Grant
The Diagnostic E-Learning Trajectories Approach (DELTA) Project received a $395,000 grant from...
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04/09/10
2010 North Carolina Summit on US/China Education
Join educational and cultural organizations from across North Carolina and China at the Friday...
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03/31/10
Joseph D. Moore Distingished Lecture Series is April 15
Dr. Roslyn Mickelson, professor of Sociology and Public Policy, Information Technology and...
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05/03/12
Barbara Means, Director of the Center for Technology in Learning at SRI
Barbara will be talking with us about some of the most innovative and interesting work...
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05/07/12
MISO Spring K12 STEM Outreach Expo and Workshop
The goal of the expo and workshop is to: showcase your K12 STEM Outreach Program network...
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