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The Friday Dive

Our mission is to create a space for educators and students to share their own narratives and educational journey. We hope to increase community engagement and public pride in our school system, leading to a stronger public commitment to education, increased understanding of the systems supporting teachers and students, and more attention to education success stories.

Episode 2: “Stick with it”

In the latest episode of The Friday Dive, we spoke to two educators about how they motivate and encourage students to persist in the computer science field.

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Episode 1: “Computer Science: It’s Definitely Elementary”

In this episode of The Friday Dive, educators share insights on how early exposure to computer science builds problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence in young learners—and why it’s never too early to start.

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Pilot Episode

In our pilot episode of The Friday Dive, we invited Dr. Krista Glazewski, the Executive Director of the Friday Institute, to talk to us about the legacy of Bill & Ida Friday on North Carolina public education.

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