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Feb 14, 2011

FIZZ Algebra

February 14, 2011—As mathematics achievement takes the stage nationally, educational researchers are looking to find ways to teach curriculum while helping students attain academic success. At NC State University, one…

Nov 18, 2010

A Celebration of Education, Innovation & Inspiration

November 18, 2010 11:30 AM | Posted By: Kylie Cafiero North Carolina State University honored Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation’s annual Friday Medal Presentation on…

Jun 28, 2010

NC State Education Specialist: A National Discovery

                         June 28, 2010– Discovery Education announced last week new agreements with BBC, Espresso Education/Channel 4, CBS News, Smarterville/Reading…

Apr 5, 2010

North Carolina Continues the Race to the Top

April 5, 2010 – In early March, North Carolina was honored to be one of sixteen finalists for the Race to the Top (RttT) competitive federal grants. The RttT program…

Jul 18, 2009

New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute Inspires Teachers To Go Digital

July 18, 2009 – The New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute was held at the Friday Institute from July 12 – 17, 2009. The weeklong institute entitled, “New Literacies, Inquiry, Equity:…

Mar 5, 2009

FIZZ: Teaching Through Technology

March 5, 2009 – Ask any child between the ages of 5 and 18 what they like to do in their spare time. In the past, answers would probably include…

Feb 25, 2009

FIZZ: A New Way To Help Schools Teach Through Technology

February 25, 2009 – Classroom learning cannot be confined to traditional mediums in a 21st century school. The next generation of learners want more. They want the ability to create…

Dec 10, 2008

NC Educational Technology Conference

December 10, 2008 – The North Carolina Educational Technology Conference was held in Greensboro, NC during the first week in December 2008. The conference focuses on helping to shape the…

Nov 19, 2008

Governor Hunt Receives Friday Medal

November 19, 2008 – Former NC Governor Jim Hunt (center with award) receives the Friday Medal for his commitment to education throughout his career. Presenting the award are UNC President…

Oct 8, 2008

Professional Development

October 8, 2008 – The 1:1 Learning Collaborative supports teachers, administrators, technology facilitators, and others in 1:1 computing environments by providing them with an array of high quality professional development…