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Jul 10, 2023

Navigating Post-Pandemic Education: Addressing Challenges, Embracing Change and Advocating for Systematic Support

Research Scholar Amy Walters discusses advocating for systematic support and collaborating with key stakeholders to create a thriving educational ecosystem in a post-pandemic world. 

Jun 12, 2023

Celebrating the End of the School Year: Reflections and Revelations

Senior Research Scholar Emmy Coleman delves into the significance of the school year end and the invaluable lessons it offers educators. 

May 4, 2023

The Irony of Teacher Appreciation

Melissa Rasberry, director of the Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative at the Friday Institute, dives into what truly appreciating teachers should be about this Teacher Appreciation Week. 

Apr 3, 2023

North Carolina’s Computer Science Professional Development Program Opens for Registration for Statewide Trainings

North Carolina’s Computer Science Professional Development Program provides free professional learning opportunities for North Carolina educators using Code.org’s computer science curriculum. 

Mar 28, 2023

Three New Scholars Join the Friday Institute’s Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative

The Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative (PLLC) at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation hired three new scholars this month to support its computer science and professional learning work. 

Feb 27, 2023

Let’s Really Unpack That: Why Equity is the Driving Force for Backwards Design–Part Two

In part two of this series, Research Scholar Amy Walter explains how equity is the driving force behind backwards design. 

Jan 19, 2023

Make Each Day Count

It’s 2023!! Not only has another page in the calendar turned, but we are also now in need of a brand-new calendar. However cliché it may sound, it’s time for… 

Oct 19, 2022

Oak Foundation Convening Energizes Learning Differences Work at the Friday Institute

This fall, the Friday Institute hosted Oak Foundation’s Learning Differences Programme Convening, held Sept. 13-15. 

Aug 5, 2022

North Carolina’s Virtual Schools Network Takes Flight

Virtual Schools Network (VSN), a partnership between the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVirtual) supports and connects traditional virtual public schools.