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The Friday Institute Shares Findings from North Carolina Schools

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Aug 23, 2021

2021 Friday Medal Will Honor EducationNC CEO and Editor-in-Chief Mebane Rash

Mebane Rash, CEO and editor-in-chief at EducationNC, will be honored virtually at the 2021 Friday Medal ceremony Nov. 18.

Aug 2, 2021

LASER Institute Hosts Workshops in Laser Analytics, STEM Education for Current and Future LASER Scholars

The Learning Analytics in STEM Education Research (LASER) Institute hosted its first summer workshop for the initial cohort of LASER Institute scholars and will be hosting a free workshop for those interested in learning more about the program and its resources.

Jul 12, 2021

Friday Institute Publishes Initial Report on Rural Home Internet Access Pilot

An initial report of a pilot program to test emerging wireless technologies for rural areas finds no absolute solution to broadband challenges.

Jun 30, 2021

Jennifer Houchins Joins Friday Institute as Director of Technology Programs

Jennifer Houchins is joining the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation as the director of technology programs beginning Jul. 1, 2021.

Jun 21, 2021

The Friday Institute Launches Learner Agency Modules for Educators

The Friday Institute’s Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative has launched a free pair of modules for educators focused on learner agency, Foundations of Learner Agency and Learner Agency in Practice.

Jun 8, 2021

Lenovo Gift for MSEN Program Will Provide Mentorship, Financial Support for Underserved Students in STEM

The MSEN program at the Friday Institute has been awarded a $20,000 gift from technology company Lenovo as part of their Black Leaders Achieving Success in Technology (BLAST) program.

Jun 1, 2021

Dr. Melissa Rasberry Joins Friday Institute as Director of Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative

Melissa A. Rasberry, Ed.D., is joining the Friday Institute as the director of the Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative (PLLC) beginning Jul. 1, 2021.

May 13, 2021

Juntos Senior Director Diana Urieta Joins Friday Institute Advisory Board

The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation added a member to its advisory board this month—Juntos Senior Director, Co-Developer and Extension Specialist Diana Urieta.

Mar 16, 2021

Friday Institute Adds Three New Members to Advisory Board

The Friday Institute’s advisory board has gained three new members this month, Dr. Anthony D. Jackson, superintendent of Vance County Schools; Ashlie Bucy, president at The Bucy Foundation; and Dr. Catherine Edmonds, deputy director of equity at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Feb 11, 2021

The Friday Institute Shares Findings from North Carolina Schools

 The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation released a pair of new case studies that highlight school-wide implementation of its Learning Differences program.