professional learning

Jun 28, 2021

Associate Professor Angela Wiseman: ‘I Want My Students To Be Teachers Who Will Encourage, Support and Understand All Children’

A 2020 Catalyst Grant from the Friday Institute and NC State College of Education helped Associate Professor Angela Wiseman expand her research and focus not only on pre-service educators but in-service teachers and social workers for her Trauma Informed Parenting Support for Recovery (TIPS 4 Recovery) project. 

Jun 21, 2021

The Friday Institute Launches Learner Agency Modules for Educators

The Friday Institute’s Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative has launched a free pair of modules for educators focused on learner agency, Foundations of Learner Agency and Learner Agency in Practice. 

Jun 1, 2021

Dr. Melissa Rasberry Joins Friday Institute as Director of Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative

Melissa A. Rasberry, Ed.D., is joining the Friday Institute as the director of the Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative (PLLC) beginning Jul. 1, 2021. 

Apr 26, 2021

Friday Institute Forges a Path in Online Professional Learning

Nine years ago, the Friday Institute launched an initiative focused on meeting the growing needs of schools and equipping educators with research-based professional development. Since then, online professional learning at the Friday Institute has served more than 76,000 educators in 50 states and more than 160 countries. 

Apr 15, 2021

Friday Institute’s HI-RiSE Partnership with the American Statistical Association Provides Statistics Resources for Teachers

On April 15, Dr. Hollylynne Lee and her Hub for Innovation and Research in Statistics Education (HIRiSE) team presented at their second American Statistical Association Teacher Meet-up Stats Chat. 

Feb 12, 2021

A Deep Dive Into the Advanced Teaching Roles Program

On Feb. 2, the Friday Institute hosted a webinar featuring leaders from districts piloting the Advanced Teaching Roles program discussing the value of the program and recommendations for those interested in implementing it in their districts. 

Feb 11, 2021

The Friday Institute Shares Findings from North Carolina Schools

 The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation released a pair of new case studies that highlight school-wide implementation of its Learning Differences program. 

Jan 20, 2021

Spring 2021 Online Professional Learning Courses Now Open for Registration

Free high-quality online professional learning courses for educators are now open for registration for the spring 2021 session. 

Jan 18, 2021

Responding to Insurrection: How Do We Talk With Students?

Friday Institute Executive Director Hiller A. Spires, Ph.D., shares four takeaways from the "Responding to Insurrection: How Do We Talk With Students?" webinar on Jan. 14. 

Nov 30, 2020

Literacy Today: Looking Ahead

Friday Institute Executive Director Hiller A. Spires, Ph.D., shares her thoughts on online teacher prep and how 2020 might shape its future.