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Jun 9, 2021

One of the Best Decisions I Ever Made

Intern Lindsay Hann shares her experience during her time in the Friday Institute Educational Research and Evaluation Internship Program. 

Jun 9, 2021

Go in with a Growth Mindset

Fall 2020 intern Yussef Guerrab shares his experience during his semester in the Friday Institute Educational Research and Evaluation Internship Program. 

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 3, 2021

Associate Professor Jessica Hunt to Develop Game to Help Students with Learning Disabilities Understand Fractions, Explore STEM Careers

Building upon a series of tasks she developed through a National Science Foundation CAREER grant, Associate Professor Jessica Hunt, Ph.D., will use a new, $1.4 million NSF grant to develop a game to help students with learning disabilities understand fractions through real-world applications. 

Jun 3, 2021

Game Developed by Associate Professor Jessica Hunt To Help Students Understand Fractions Showcased at National EdTech Games Expo

Associate Professor Jessica Hunt, Ph.D., will showcase the Dream2B puzzle-based learning environment designed to help students master fraction concepts while exploring STEM and ICT careers during the National EdTech Games Expo from June 1-6. 

May 21, 2021

Pack IDEAs Faculty Spotlight: Crystal Chen Lee, Ed.D.

In the May 2021 edition of Pack IDEAs (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access), Assistant Professor of English Education and Friday Institute Faculty Fellow Crystal Chen Lee, Ed.D., shares her work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. 

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. 

May 12, 2021

Education Week: How the Pandemic Prompted Teachers to Give Students More Flexibility, Choice (in Charts)

Friday Institute Research Scholar Patricia Hilliard, Ph.D., discusses instructional changes in American schools over the past year and how educators can build off of the successes that have emerged from a year of mostly online and hybrid instruction. 

Apr 27, 2021

Youth Authors Share Their Stories at Literacy and Community Initiative 2021 Reading Celebration

Youth living in North Carolina had an opportunity to share their stories and amplify their voices during the Literacy and Community Initiative (LCI) 2021 Reading Celebration, held at the Friday Institute and streamed online on April 23. 

Apr 22, 2021

Global Connections with Educators in China: Looking Back, Looking Forward

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation Executive Director Hiller A. Spires, Ph.D., built a bridge connecting North Carolina and China that has allowed students and educators from both countries to develop cross-cultural understandings and innovative approaches to learning.