leadership

Mar 3, 2021

Pack IDEAs Faculty Spotlight: Jose A. Picart, Ph.D.

This NC State College of Education spotlight on Friday Institute Deputy Director Jose Picart, Ph.D., highlights his expertise and experience that aligns with advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the College. 

Feb 12, 2021

A Deep Dive Into the Advanced Teaching Roles Program

On Feb. 2, the Friday Institute hosted a webinar featuring leaders from districts piloting the Advanced Teaching Roles program discussing the value of the program and recommendations for those interested in implementing it in their districts. 

Feb 4, 2021

Research Associate Callie Edwards Named 2021 NC State Impact Scholar

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation Research Associate Callie Edwards, Ph.D., has been named a 2021 NC State University Impact Scholar. 

Jan 20, 2021

Spring 2021 Online Professional Learning Courses Now Open for Registration

Free high-quality online professional learning courses for educators are now open for registration for the spring 2021 session. 

Nov 23, 2020

EdNC: Dudley Flood is an Education Trailblazer, But He Isn’t Finished Helping the State Chart its Course

Reporter Rupen Fofaria talks to North Carolina education legend Dr. Dudley Flood about his work and highlights his remarks at the 2020 Friday Medal ceremony. 

Jul 30, 2020

Friday Institute Adds Two New Faculty Fellows to Fellowship Program

NC State College of Education Associate Professor Jessica Hunt, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor Crystal Chen Lee, Ed.D., were selected to serve two-year terms as 2020-2022 Friday Institute faculty fellows. 

Apr 23, 2020

EdNC: The Friday Institute Explores Equity and the Next Generation of Education

EdNC shares highlights from part two of our webinar series, Exploring Next-Generation Education in the Time of COVID-19, focusing on equity in education. 

Apr 17, 2020

Professor Hollylynne Lee Receives 2020 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

Professor Hollylynne Lee, Ph.D., fell in love with teaching math as an undergraduate and ultimately decided she could have the biggest impact on education by helping to prepare future teachers. Now, her efforts are being recognized with the 2020 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. 

Apr 9, 2020

EdNC: Our Education System was ‘Built Around Students Already Engaged.’ A Statewide Connectivity Initiative Could Change That.

EdNC Editor-In-Chief Mebane Rash shares key takeaways from Friday Institute webinar "Exploring Next-Generation Education in the Time of COVID-19." 

Apr 7, 2020

Future Ready Schools: Communication for School Leaders: Supporting Your 
Community During This Time of Uncertainty

Learn what school leaders can do to support and sustain belonging in their school communities during this time of uncertainty.