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Advancing education through innovation in digital-age teaching, learning and leadership, we bring together students, teachers, researchers, policy-makers, educational professionals and other community members to foster collaborations in improving 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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71,000+ Educators served online since March 2020
115 North Carolina school districts served
160+ Countries represented in Friday Institute online courses since 2014

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A Message From the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

As 2021 unfolds, reflection gives way to transformation. The events of 2020 served to hold a looking glass to how we live, how we work and how we learn. At the Friday Institute, we have renewed our commitment to educational innovation, not only as a way to secure a successful future for our students, staff and faculty but also to secure our institution’s legacy as an agency of change.

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NC Conference for Educational Equity. 20+ virtual sessions featuring the work of districts, schools and educators in pursuit of educational equity. July 27 and 28. go.ncsu.edu/ncequity NC Conference for Educational Equity. 20+ virtual sessions featuring the work of districts, schools and educators in pursuit of educational equity. July 27 and 28. go.ncsu.edu/ncequity

NC Conference for Educational Equity

This FREE, two-day virtual conference welcomes all educators! The 2nd Annual North Carolina Conference for Educational Equity will focus on the district-wide practices, community-based programs, school policies and classroom procedures that have created more equitable learning and life outcomes for students.

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The North Carolina Rural Student Home Internet Access Pilot Program Initial Report

The Friday Institute’s Technology Infrastructure Lab is investigating alternative and cutting-edge wireless technologies that could be used to provide rural students with home internet access. Their initial report provides some early findings and recommendations.

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COVID-19 Support Resources

Click here for a collection of resources to support educators in remote learning.

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Students gather around a science experiment in a science classroom lab Students gather around a science experiment in a science classroom lab

Museum Volunteer Programs Could Play Important Role in Developing Pipeline of Much-needed Science Teachers

Museum volunteer programs could be a potential avenue for recruiting high school students into science teaching and communication careers, according to a recent study supported by a Catalyst Grant from the Friday Institute and NC State College of Education.

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"I think these books are a great way to learn about each other and each others’ histories and how different groups have different histories in the U.S. and how they’re connected." -Kevin Winn, Ph.D., Research Assistant "I think these books are a great way to learn about each other and each others’ histories and how different groups have different histories in the U.S. and how they’re connected." -Kevin Winn, Ph.D., Research Assistant

Five Questions with…Dr. Kevin Winn on Teaching Children about Racial Justice in America

Research Assistant Kevin Winn, Ph.D., is releasing his first published book for children, Juneteenth, which is part of a series he wrote titled Racial Justice in America: Histories.

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Exploring Next-Generation Education Webinar Series

Watch and listen to these cross-sector discussions on how we can work collectively to explore next-generation education systems, moderated by Friday Institute Executive Director Hiller Spires, Ph.D.

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Our three areas of impact are at the core of our work, guiding our vision of all learners being prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

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