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Apr 13, 2026

New AI Literacy Courses for Educators Launch April 13

Educators across the country now have access to a new suite of AI literacy courses co-designed by the Friday Institute for Education Innovation and other educational leaders to help educators…
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Mar 11, 2026

Friday Institute Director Callie Edwards Serves as Inaugural Researcher In Residence for Camelback Ventures

An American Sign Language (ASL) STEM game, a real-time math support platform and a screen-free interactive device to empower children with special needs to say their first words—these are just…
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Nov 24, 2025

NCDPI, Friday Institute, MCNC Launch Inaugural Public School Unit Cybersecurity Bootcamp for IT Staff and Leaders

The biggest threat to cybersecurity in K-12 schools is its people, says Samuel Carter, systems architect at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. The staff, the educators and the students…

Jun 12, 2024

Empowering North Carolina Educators: Embrace Computer Science Training for a Brighter Future

In an era where technology influences nearly every aspect of our lives, the importance of computer science (CS) education cannot be overstated. Recognizing this, North Carolina has taken significant steps…

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…
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Dec 7, 2023

Professor Emeritus Eric Wiebe Addresses 21st Century Educational Challenges and Opportunities in STEM Classroom-based Assessment in New Report

NC State College of Education Professor Emeritus Eric Wiebe is a lead researcher, editor and author of a recent report reviewing the current status of STEM classroom assessment research. This…
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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…
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Oct 23, 2023

Ensuring Inclusive Learning: The Importance of Accessibility Practices in K-12 Classrooms

In today’s digital age, technology has become an integral part of K-12 education. Digital tools and resources offer countless opportunities to enhance learning experiences, engage students and prepare them for…
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Jul 26, 2023

Avoiding Missed Connections: Virtual School Communication and Outreach

Researchers Amy Walter and Jaclyn Stevens from the Friday Institute share must-haves for any virtual school focused on communication and outreach.
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Jul 20, 2023

Virtual Schools Network: Supporting the realities faced by virtual school educators

The Friday Institute and NCVPS teams have been committed to building a support system that puts the needs of educators, students and their families first with the Virtual Schools Network. They recently released their program report of their pilot year.