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Nov 4, 2020

2020-2021 Catalyst Grant Winners Announced

Three Catalyst Grants were awarded this week by the Friday Institute in partnership with the NC State College of Education. 

Nov 4, 2020

Catalyst Grants

The purpose of the Catalyst Grant program is to increase research collaborations among faculty and staff in the College of Education departments and those located at the Friday Institute. A… 

Aug 6, 2020

Back to School: Preparing for Learning Online

Friday Institute Director of Technology Programs Mark Samberg, Ed.D., offers tips for educators and parents as they prepare for online learning. 

Aug 6, 2020

Educators Share Lessons From the NC Conference for Educational Equity

Hear lessons learned from these attendees of the NC Conference for Educational Equity. 

Jul 28, 2020

EdNC: Beyond Conversations: 6 Areas of Focus in Creating Inclusive Schools

Reporter Rupen Fofaria shares six examples of how educators can bring equity practices into schools based on his takeaways from the Friday Institute NC Conference for Educational Equity. 

Jul 14, 2020

Friday Institute’s Commitment to Educators, Students Continues Amidst Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

The Friday Institute is continuing its commitment to supporting educators, collaborating with its community and providing resources for teaching and learning while educators and students are at home. 

Jul 6, 2020

Code.org Collaborates with Friday Institute for New Virtual PD Model

In an effort to support Code.org partners across the country to deliver high-quality summer professional development, the Friday Institute has partnered with Code.org for their first-ever virtual summer workshop model in place of in-person workshops. 

Jun 22, 2020

Friday Institute Hosts Statewide Virtual Educational Equity Conference

The Friday Institute's first-ever educational equity conference will be held July 21-22. 

Jun 4, 2020

Creating Sense of Awe Increases Student Interest in Science and Provides Comfort With Uncertainty

North Carolina science educators learned how they can use awe to increase their students' interest and motivation to learn science during a daylong virtual workshop. 

May 19, 2020

EdNC: Perspective | We Can’t Put the Genie Back in the Bottle: Designing Next-Generation Education in the Time of Crisis

Hiller A. Spires, Ph.D., shares her takeaways from the Friday Institute's Next Generation Education webinar series to provide guidance for the future of education.