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Educate. Innovate. Inspire.

Helping create next-generation education systems.

Our Mission

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.

2023 Friday Medal Awarded to North Carolina Educational Leader Tom Williams

In recognition of the commitment of Bill and Ida Friday to educational excellence, the Friday Medal honors significant, distinguished and enduring contributions to education through advocating for innovation, advancing education and imparting inspiration.

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80,000+

Educators served online since March 2020

160

Countries represented in Friday Institute online courses since March 2020

50


U.S. states represented in online courses since March

When I think of the Friday Institute, I think of support, partnership, collaboration, innovation. When I’m in a box and I need thought leadership on any of those areas, my first turn is to the Friday Institute.

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Dr. Anthony Jackson

Superintendent, Chatham County Schools

Meet our Executive Director

Krista D. Glazewski—an expert in problem-based learning, scaffolding and teacher professional development—became the executive director of the William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and associate dean for translational research with NC State’s College of Education on July 1, 2023.

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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.