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Nov 18, 2020

A Conversation with North Carolina State Superintendent-Elect Catherine Truitt

On Thursday, Nov. 12, Friday Institute Executive Director Hiller A. Spires, Ph.D., had a virtual conversation with Catherine Truitt about her upcoming role as North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction. See highlights from their conversation in this story. 

Oct 26, 2020

Spectrum News: North Carolinians Adapt to Remote Working and Learning

Dr. Mark Samberg shares his insights and tips for learning online with Loretta Boniti on Spectrum News' InFocus. 

Aug 9, 2020

Back to School: Tips to Encourage Kids to Practice Reading, Writing

Friday Institute Faculty Fellow Crystal Chen, Ed.D., shares tips for encouraging reading and writing for children in grades 6-12. 

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. 

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 16, 2020

Education Week: What to Do for Families With Internet Access Too Slow for Remote Learning

Ray Zeisz, Friday Institute Director of the Technology Infrastructure Lab, has been working since before the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on a survey that will help the state of North Carolina get a better picture of its broadband access landscape.  

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. 

May 18, 2020

Here to Help

Learn more about how the Friday Institute and NC DPI partnered to provide resources and support for North Carolina teachers during the transition to remote learning.