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Mar 1, 2022

Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Gail Jones Named 2022 AERA Fellow

Gail Jones, an Alumni Distinguished Professor of Science Education in the NC State College of Education and senior faculty fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, has been named a 2022 AERA Fellow — the American Educational Research Association’s highest honor that recognizes exceptional research contributions to education.

Jan 27, 2022

NC State College of Education Distinguished Professor Hollylynne S. Lee Receives Cherry Award for Great Teaching

Hollylynne S. Lee, Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Education at NC State’s College of Education, has been named the 2022 recipient of Baylor University’s Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching. The biennial award, which comes with a $250,000 prize, honors professors with exceptional teaching skills who have a record of having a positive, inspiring and long-lasting impact on students.

Nov 11, 2021

FI Research Associate Jamie Gillespie Explores Relationship Between Media Coverage and Outcomes of Teacher Strikes at Northeastern Educational Research Association Conference

Friday Institute Research Associate Jamie Gillespie, Ph.D., presented at the 52nd annual conference of the Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA) on October 13.

Sep 27, 2021

‘I Want The Folks in Our Society to Be Data Literate So That We Are Making Good Decisions Together for the Good of the World,’ Says Professor Hollylynne Lee During Cherry Award Lecture

What makes a roller coaster thrilling or scary? How do you find a unique restaurant when you’re planning to go out for dinner? Although seemingly unrelated, NC State College of Education Professor and Friday Institute Senior Faculty Fellow Hollylynne Lee, Ph.D., shared that both of these questions demonstrate the importance of understanding statistics and data science.

Sep 27, 2021

The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation: Educating, Innovating and Inspiring

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 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.

May 11, 2021

2 College of Education Faculty Join the Friday Institute as 2021-2023 Faculty Fellows

NC State College of Education Assistant Professors Adria Shipp Dunbar, Ph.D., and Erin Krupa, Ph.D., have been selected to serve two-year terms as 2021-2023 Friday Institute faculty fellows, beginning in August 2021, at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.

Apr 24, 2021

Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards Honor Outstanding Efforts

The annual Recognizing Excellence in Diversity Event presented the Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards in six categories.