News and Updates

2020 Friday Medal Winner Dr. Dudley E. Flood Honored By Colleagues and Friends During Friday Medal Ceremony
Nov 24, 2020
The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation honored Dudley E. Flood, Ed.D., during a virtual ceremony Nov. 19 with the Friday Medal award, which recognizes significant, distinguished and enduring contributions to education.
EdNC: Dudley Flood is an Education Trailblazer, But He Isn’t Finished Helping the State Chart its Course
Nov 23, 2020
Reporter Rupen Fofaria talks to North Carolina education legend Dr. Dudley Flood about his work and highlights his remarks at the 2020 Friday Medal ceremony.
With Help of Literacy and Community Initiative, Directed by Assistant Professor Crystal Chen Lee, High School Students with Juntos N.C. Publish Peer-reviewed Article
Nov 22, 2020
Following the completion of their second self-published book, Junto students in the Literacy and Community Initiative program wrote a peer-reviewed article that was published in Fringes, the North Carolina English Teachers’ Association journal.
Technician: 2020 Friday Medal recognizes Dudley Flood, North Carolina Desegregationist
Nov 19, 2020
The official NC State student newspaper, Technician, shares the origins of the Friday Medal, past award recipients, and speakers for the 2020 Friday Medal ceremony.
NCDLCN Fall 2020 Update
Nov 18, 2020
It's been a while… We hope you're doing well despite all of the ongoing challenges we're all facing. For those of you who we've worked with before - we're really...
Staff Spotlight: Jamie Gillespie
Nov 18, 2020
Friday Institute Research Associate Jamie Gillespie is working on a project focused on increasing the availability and quality of mentoring for female faculty, especially those of color, in STEM. Learn more about Jamie in this staff spotlight video.
A Conversation with North Carolina State Superintendent-Elect Catherine Truitt
Nov 18, 2020
On Thursday, Nov. 12, Friday Institute Executive Director Hiller A. Spires, Ph.D., had a virtual conversation with Catherine Truitt about her upcoming role as North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction. See highlights from their conversation in this story.
Staff Spotlight: Dr. Callie Womble Edwards
Nov 10, 2020
Research Associate Dr. Callie Womble Edwards works on the Friday Institute Research and Evaluation team where she evaluates educational initiatives using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Learn more about Dr. Edwards in this staff spotlight.
2020-2021 Catalyst Grant Winners Announced
Nov 04, 2020
Three Catalyst Grants were awarded this week by the Friday Institute in partnership with the NC State College of Education.
Catalyst Grants
Nov 04, 2020
The purpose of the Catalyst Grant program is to increase research collaborations among faculty and staff in the College of Education departments and those located at the Friday Institute. A...