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Apr 21, 2026

Friday Institute to Serve as Administrative Lead and Strategic Research Partner for Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education

The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation will serve as the administrative lead and strategic research partner for the newly formed Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education, supporting the coordination, convening…
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Apr 14, 2026

Friday Institute, SETDA to Advance AI in K-12 Education Across State Lines

As state education agencies develop new guidance and policies to help states navigate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 classrooms, sharing best practices and addressing emerging challenges has…
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Apr 1, 2026

College of Education Faculty and Friday Institute Staff Win AERA Division L Long Policy Report Award

A team of researchers from the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and NC State College of Education have been awarded the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Division L Outstanding Long…
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Mar 23, 2026

Education Leaders and Partners Champion Change at Friday Institute’s Education in Motion Summit

“North Carolina public schools exceed goal to be first in U.S. by 2030.” “Students and teachers are excited for school.” “NC lights the path for learning innovation and lifelong curiosity.”…
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Mar 11, 2026

Friday Institute Director Callie Edwards Serves as Inaugural Researcher In Residence for Camelback Ventures

An American Sign Language (ASL) STEM game, a real-time math support platform and a screen-free interactive device to empower children with special needs to say their first words—these are just…
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Nov 24, 2025

NCDPI, Friday Institute, MCNC Launch Inaugural Public School Unit Cybersecurity Bootcamp for IT Staff and Leaders

The biggest threat to cybersecurity in K-12 schools is its people, says Samuel Carter, systems architect at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. The staff, the educators and the students…

Nov 21, 2025

Forging Powerful Partnerships: An Industry Partner’s Perspective

In the first blog of our series on industry and school partnerships, we spoke with Adam Davidson, a former teacher who developed numerous partnerships, events and activities involving industry partners.…
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Nov 12, 2025

LASER BEAM Program Shines On Scholars for Last Year of NSF Grant

Principal Ryan Etheridge found his hotpot dinner with fellow LASER BEAM scholars this summer yielded more than a good meal. During his meal, he communed with scholars about research, data…

Sep 24, 2025

Forging Powerful Partnerships: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Industry

Industry partnerships are a gold standard in education, offering immense benefits for both students and companies. Yet, they often feel out of reach for many educators. Why is that? And…

Aug 21, 2025

17 Elementary School Teachers Integrate Cybersecurity into Math, Science Lessons with Help from College of Education Researchers

Seventeen North Carolina elementary school teachers are more prepared to integrate cybersecurity concepts into their math and science lessons thanks to professional development provided by scholars from NC State’s College of Education.