innovation

Apr 4, 2018

Nurturing Social Capital On Large Project Teams

With research-practice partnerships (RPPs) on the rise, understanding how large interdisciplinary teams work together is increasingly important. Facilitating and sustaining long-term collaborations between researchers, educators and other educational agencies can… 

Jan 12, 2018

New MOOC-Ed Courses Open for Spring 2018

Free high-quality online courses for educators are now open for the Spring 2018 session, which starts on February 5. The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation is offering six Massive Open… 

Jan 10, 2018

Data Science Education Webinars

In February 2017 over 100 thoughtful leaders from organizations around the U.S. and four continents generated innovations in technology, and teaching and learning at the Concord Consortium’s first Data Science… 

Nov 16, 2017

2017 Friday Medal Honors Seven Innovative Rural North Carolina Superintendents

Raleigh, North Carolina — Each year since 2006, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation has presented the Friday Medal to honor the memory and legacy of Bill Friday, who led… 

Aug 28, 2017

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Highlight Key Elements for Success in Personalized Learning

Three Schools Select Different Paths to Success Charlotte, NC – Today The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University’s College of Education and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) released an in-depth… 

Jun 23, 2017

In Memory of Bob Tinker

By Dr. Glenn Kleiman Robert “Bob” Tinker, a brilliant, creative educator who received the 2013 Friday Medal for Educational Innovation for his many contributions, passed away yesterday. Our condolences to… 

May 25, 2017

2017 Friday Medalists Announced

Seven Innovative Superintendents of Rural North Carolina School Districts to Receive 2017 Friday Medal The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University’s College of Education is pleased to announce that… 

May 1, 2017

Summer 2017 Discussion Series

Summer Discussion Series on Data Science Education in K-12 and College Gather at the Friday Institute on the following dates to participate in discussions with like-minded folks at other institutions… 

Mar 27, 2017

Shifting scientific identities

A small group of teachers are embracing a newfound identity as scientists. Following their participation in the Students Discover teacher-scientist partnership last summer, a math teacher, an art teacher, a… 

Nov 22, 2016

2016 Friday Medal Honors Judge Howard E. Manning, Jr.

  Raleigh, NC — North Carolina State University honored former Superior Court Judge Howard E. Manning, Jr. at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation’s Friday Medal presentation on Nov. 14.…