STEM

Dec 9, 2024

Unleashing the Power of SCRIPT: Transforming CS Education in School Districts

As we gear up for Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), taking place from December 9-15, the Friday Institute is proud to reflect on the strides made during November’s SCRIPT training…

Dec 3, 2024

Friday Institute Selects 2024 Graduate Student Fellows

Each year, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation selects graduate students to become Friday Institute Graduate Student Fellows. Fellows are nominated by Friday Institute faculty fellows or directors and are…

Oct 14, 2024

Catalyst Grant Symposium Highlights Grants Supporting Literacy Research, Graduate Students’ Self Efficacy in Interdisciplinary Education

In 2018, Crystal Lee and Jose Picart received funds from the first round of Catalyst Grants to start the Literacy and Community Initiative (LCI), a program that partners with community-based…

Oct 3, 2024

2024-2025 Catalyst Grant Winners Announced

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and the NC State College of Education have awarded three Catalyst Grants that are designed to increase research collaborations between faculty…

Aug 26, 2024

LASER Institute Aims to “BEAM” Learning Analytics to New Institutions

The first time Rogers Bhalalusesa went to the U.S. was when he traveled more than 8,000 miles from Tanzania to Raleigh, North Carolina, to build his skills in learning analytics.…

Aug 6, 2024

Two College of Education Projects Receive Funding from NC State’s University Foundation Grants Program

Two projects led by NC State College of Education faculty have been selected to receive University Foundation Grants from NC State University.

Aug 2, 2024

Educators and Researchers Working Together to Shape the Future of AI

On May 24, 2024, approximately 40 educators and 40 researchers traveled to the William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University (NC State) for an intensive, day-long workshop hosted by the EngageAI Institute

Jul 19, 2024

Four tips about how to use AI in NC classrooms, according to experts

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Jul 19, 2024

Yes, A.I. Can Be Really Dumb. But It’s Still a Good Tutor.

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Jul 19, 2024

North Carolina CS Requirement: A Benefit for Students and Our State

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction adopted the High School Computer Science Graduation Requirement at the beginning of 2024. This policy mandates that beginning this fall, incoming high school…