News and Updates

A three-year $1.8 million grant from NCDPI will give the Friday Institute the ability to expand its computer science teacher professional learning program so every middle school and high school in North Carolina has a highly qualified computer science teacher.

In 2020, the PEER Group launched an internship program for undergraduate students that allowed student interns to receive training in leadership, educational research and evaluation techniques while contributing to PEER Group projects.

To provide some inspiration and light during a difficult time in education, we wanted to highlight and recognize inspiring educators across North Carolina who share their "why" for teaching.

In an effort to help identify and support critical needs surrounding the various virtual learning environments, the Friday Institute and NC Virtual Public School have partnered to develop and implement a Virtual Schools Network focused on connecting local traditional virtual public schools.

Youth from Refugee Hope Partners, Bull City YouthBuild and CORRAL Riding Academy will read their written narratives from three newly released books and answer questions on their personal journeys during the Literacy and Community Initiative’s 2022 Reading Celebration May 3.

Hiller Spires, Ph.D., executive director of the Friday Institute and associate dean at the NC State College of Education, will retire after a 43-year career in education, including over 35 years at the College of Education.

Learn more about Friday Institute Events and Desktop Support Technician Kenny Ferguson, who speaks with us about his passion for education, being a lifelong learner and his advocacy work for children and families in Wake County. 

For the first time, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation is offering all of its courses and modules on the PLACE on demand, allowing educators greater flexibility as they teach in-person and remotely this year.