professional learning

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 21, 2024

Take the Lead in Learner Agency:  Transformative Learning Opportunities to Empower Teachers and Ed Leadership are now OPEN

At its core, learner agency embodies the belief that students should not merely be recipients of knowledge but active participants in their own learning journey. Learner agency shifts the focus… 

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… 

Feb 7, 2024

Exploring the Cutting Edge: A Guide to Integrating Generative AI into our Evolving Educational Landscape

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant game-changer. AI is prevalent – I am seeing it everywhere – with educational conferences featuring… 

Dec 20, 2023

New Literacies Collaborative Celebrates 10-Year Partnership, Anniversary for Suzhou North America High School During Recent Trip to China

After four years of connecting remotely through virtual trainings, virtual meetings and cross-cultural virtual exchange programs, the New Literacies Collaborative (NLC) at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation visited Suzhou… 

Dec 12, 2023

Why Try AI?

At the Friday Institute, the PLLC team is committed to finding and sharing innovations that make teaching both more impactful and manageable. One such innovation is the use of generative… 

Dec 7, 2023

Fostering Inclusivity and Passion for Computer Science: Spotlight on JP Simafranca

JP Simafranca, a dedicated high school science teacher at Rocky Mount Preparatory Academy, shares the invaluable lessons learned from participating in the Code.org training with the Friday Institute. One of… 

Dec 6, 2023

Empowering Education with Cari Ann Brick: A Spotlight on Making CS Stick and Code.org

Cari Ann Brick, a dedicated school media specialist at Conn Magnet Elementary School, in the Wake County Public School System, shares her enriching experience with the Friday Institute’s computer science… 

Dec 5, 2023

Code.org Recognizes Friday Institute During CSEdCon for Most New Code.org Teachers Trained

This year, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation’s computer science (CS) team trained the most new Code.org teachers in grades 6-12 and 10% of all teachers who participated in Code.org’s…