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.
Upcoming Events
Updates
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New Satellite Internet Pilot Program to Connect Students in Two N.C. Counties
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology Broadband Infrastructure Office and the Friday Institute are leading a CARES Act-funded program that will assist two North Carolina school districts with implementing the “Satellite Internet Technologies for Student Connectivity Pilot,” which will allow students to access Space Exploration Technologies Corporation’s (SpaceX) Starlink internet service.
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ABC11: Experts Offer Advice for Successful Return to In-Person Learning
Friday Institute Research Scholar Patricia Hilliard, Ph.D., shares her advice for families as they prepare for the return to in-person schooling.
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A Deep Dive Into the Advanced Teaching Roles Program
On Feb. 2, the Friday Institute hosted a webinar featuring leaders from districts piloting the Advanced Teaching Roles program discussing the value of the program and recommendations for those interested in implementing it in their districts.
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COVID-19 Support Resources
Click here for a collection of resources to support educators in remote learning.
Research Associate Callie Edwards Named 2021 NC State Impact Scholar
Friday Institute Research Associate Callie Edwards, Ph.D., will be in the first cohort of the Strengthening The Impact of Research (STIR) program.

Staff Spotlight: Dr. Sarah Bausell
Friday Institute Research Associate Dr. Sarah Bausell is relatively new to the Friday Institute team. She’s part of the New Literacies Collaborative and is currently working on a project with Dr. Chandra Alston to see how middle school ELA teachers select texts in order to improve student learning and disrupt social inequities.
A Deep Dive Into the Advanced Teaching Roles Program
On Feb. 2, the Friday Institute hosted a webinar featuring leaders from districts piloting the Advanced Teaching Roles program discussing the value of the program and recommendations for those interested in implementing it in their districts.
Our Impact
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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