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Nov 5, 2024

The Principal’s Disposition in SEL Leadership

The responsibilities of school leaders vary, requiring principals to wear numerous hats, and although being an instructional leader is often considered the most salient role, on any day, leaders may…

Oct 17, 2024

Whole Child: Navigating the intersection of mental health, social and emotional learning and learner agency

All of us who work in education strive to create classroom and school environments where students feel safe, supported and empowered to learn. In order to pursue student self-advocacy and agency…

Oct 3, 2024

2024-2025 Catalyst Grant Winners Announced

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and the NC State College of Education have awarded three Catalyst Grants that are designed to increase research collaborations between faculty…

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Sep 11, 2024

Bridging Research and Practice: Translational Research in Professional Development with the Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative

In the rapidly evolving world of education, bridging the gap between research and practice is essential for fostering meaningful and lasting improvements in teaching and learning. The Professional Learning and…

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Aug 14, 2024

It’s Summer—Do Teachers Really Take a Break?

As teachers and students around NC are preparing to return to classrooms, inevitably the question will be asked, “What did you do over the summer?” Although schools are not in…

Jun 12, 2024

Empowering North Carolina Educators: Embrace Computer Science Training for a Brighter Future

In an era where technology influences nearly every aspect of our lives, the importance of computer science (CS) education cannot be overstated. Recognizing this, North Carolina has taken significant steps…

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Apr 30, 2024

Customized Growth: The Power of Personalized Professional Development in K-12 Education

In the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education, the need for personalized professional development has never been more apparent. As educators, our commitment to lifelong learning doesn’t end with our teaching…

Apr 9, 2024

Unlocking the Future: Why Educators Should Dive into Computer Science Training

In today’s digital age, the significance of computer science education cannot be overstated. From powering our smartphones to driving innovation in every sector, computer science is the backbone of modern…

Apr 4, 2024

Closing the Gap in Computer Science: Effective Strategies to Navigate Preparatory Privilege

In its quest to broaden participation of all students across the state in computer science and prepare them to fill the thousands of computing jobs vacancies in the coming years,…

Feb 15, 2024

Friday Institute’s New Learner Agency Modules Provide Practical Solutions to Foster Learner Agency

The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation recently launched an extensive update of its learner agency modules based on feedback from pilot testing and survey data. The Learner Agency modules were…