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Gaining Perspective as a Virtual School Educator

2023 is just around the corner! What strategies are you using to assess needs and gain perspective on your professional goals? As educators, it is always important to be learning and looking for ways to grow in your practice. Join the Virtual Schools Network as they reflect and explore with Emmy Coleman, senior research scholar…

LASER Institute Summer Workshop

This in-person summer workshop is an intensive five-day program consisting of learning labs, guest speakers, community building activities and research planning sessions.

VSN Convening

Over our pilot year, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University and NC Virtual Public School (NCVPS) have collaborated to provide resources and support to our partner virtual schools from across North Carolina. We have learned so much together over the past year and we are thrilled to announce our 2023-2024 partnership opportunities are about to…

Stepping into AI: Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence (Live)

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"Stepping into AI: Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence" fosters educators' awareness and interest in Generative AI. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of AI fluency tailored specifically to educators and will help them be equipped to set both personal and professional goals for delving deeper into the world of AI. View a recording of…

Stepping into AI: Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence (Hybrid)

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"Stepping into AI: Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence" fosters educators' awareness and interest in Generative AI. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of AI fluency tailored specifically to educators and will help them be equipped to set both personal and professional goals for delving deeper into the world of AI. This facilitated session recording…

AI in K-12 Education Convening

Friday Institute 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, United States

INVITATION ONLY The AI in K-12 Education Convening prioritizes insights into the transformative potential of generative AI in education, strategies to empower educators through innovative AI-driven teaching tools, ethical considerations surrounding AI implementation in education, collaboration with fellow state leaders on the critical guidelines and guardrails for responsible AI integration and the future of education…

Event Series Friday Medal

2023 Friday Medal Ceremony

Friday Institute 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, United States

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. This award is given annually to selected individuals who embody the mission and spirit of the Friday Institute. This year, the Friday…

Navigating the Maze: Evaluating AI for Effective Teaching (Live)

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“Navigating the Maze: Evaluating AI for Effective Teaching” guides educators in exploring the potential of AI in their work as an instructional leader. By delving into AI ethics and AI tools, educators will test and evaluate the value of AI for their teaching practice and need for efficiency and purpose. View a recording of this…