literacy

Oct 1, 2019

#PassTheMicYouth: Micdrop: Juntos Means Together

This episode of #PassTheMicYouth features a conversation among young literary activists from the Juntos program as they discuss what young people bring to the table, the ways they've told the stories of their community, and what they've learned along the way. 

Sep 25, 2019

Juntos Students Publish 2nd Book with Support from Assistant Professor Crystal Chen Lee

NC State College of Education Assistant Professor Crystal Chen Lee, Ed.D., is helping Juntos students find the power in their voices through their second book. 

Aug 29, 2019

Digital Learning Collaborative: Get online! It’s story time! Let’s talk about literacy and equity

Friday Institute Research Associate Dr. Patricia Hilliard shares how educators are filling gaps in reading achievement and access to books with creative solutions. 

May 3, 2019

IES Director Highlights Friday Institute MOOC-Eds in First-Year Report

In a recent report of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Director Mark Schneider’s first-year accomplishments, two of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation’s Massive Open Online Courses for Educators (MOOC-Eds) were highlighted as examples of how IES’ Practice Guides are translated into practice. 

Apr 23, 2019

[Video] Student-Authors Read Excerpts from Published Works at Inaugural Reading Celebration

The Literacy and Community Initiative (LCI) investigates and promotes the power of voice among historically underserved students by supporting literacy learning in educational community-based organizations. Hear student-authors read excerpts from their published books at LCI’s Inaugural Reading Celebration. 

Apr 17, 2019

The Literacy and Community Initiative Hosts Inaugural Reading Celebration

On March 29, 2019, the Literacy and Community Initiative hosted their first reading celebration at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. Youth from Triangle Literacy Council’s Bull City YouthBuild and the Juntos program shared their narratives from their published books. 

Apr 10, 2019

Jóvenes Escriben Libro Donde Exponen Sus Raíces Hispanas

Eight Latino high school students have written a book about what it means to live in two worlds: One where they speak, study and socialize in English and the other where Spanish is the way to build cultural ties, have a dialogue with parents and grandparents, and never forget their roots. In both worlds, they have a sense of belonging. 

Mar 25, 2019

[Video]: Person Early College Innovation and Leadership Investigate Global Water and Sanitation with PBI Global

Person Early College Innovation and Leadership students are learning how to ask compelling questions to solve real-world problems through a new partnership with Project-Based Inquiry (PBI) Global. 

Jan 24, 2019

Spring 2019 MOOC-Eds Now Open for Registration

Free high-quality online courses for educators are now open for registration for the Spring 2019 session, which starts on February 5. The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation is offering five… 

Jan 14, 2019

Recently Published: Going Global With Project-Based Inquiry: Cosmopolitan Literacies in Practice

Project-Based Inquiry Global is a collaborative inquiry process that guides students in reading, writing, creating and taking action across time, space and cultures to address enduring global challenges. Interested in engaging…