Advancing K-12 education through innovation in teaching, learning and leadership, we bring together students, teachers, researchers, policymakers and educational professionals to foster collaborations that improve education for all learners.
Countries represented in Friday Institute online courses since March 2020
50
U.S. states represented in online courses
“Without the Friday Institute, our schools, and our students, would not be as successful as they are today.“
Kevin Howell
Chancellor, NC State University
2026 Friday Medal Awarded to Laura Bilbro-Berry
The Friday Institute has selected Laura Bilbro-Berry, literacy manager with the North Carolina Partnership for Children, to receive its 2026 Friday Medal award.
The Friday Institute convenes and connects stakeholders to catalyze change and innovation in education. See below for the resources we provide to the groups we serve and partner with.
Built on research-based models of effective professional development, professional learning communities and online communities of practice, our courses focus on job-embedded, peer-supported and self-directed learning.
