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

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…

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Jul 16, 2024

Building Bridges Between Education and EdTech for K-12 AI Integration

In the Alamance-Burlington School System, many teachers aren’t worried that AI will replace them. They’re excited about learning how AI can save time and help them with logistics and administrative…

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Jun 27, 2024

North Carolina Mathematics Educators Discuss Future of Statistics, Data Science Education at Regional Conference

When Advanced Placement Statistics teacher Dash Young-Saver discovered there was a 2% passing rate for the AP Statistics exam for his region, he wanted to make a change and “skew…

Jun 21, 2024

LASER Institute Summer Workshop

Invitation Only This intensive, in-person workshop consists of differentiated learning modules, pedagogy and design sessions, and community-building activities to support LASER Institute scholars in their own professional learning and help…

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…

May 16, 2024

LASER Institute Selects 2024 Cohort of Scholars

The Learning Analytics in STEM Education Research (LASER) Institute, founded by the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, has selected its first cohort of LASER Institute scholars for LASER BEAM (Broadening…

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May 3, 2024

2024 MSEN Day

On April 13, 122 students from across the state competed in academic and STEM-based activities as part of MSEN Day, an event created and hosted by the North Carolina Mathematics…

Apr 9, 2024

Unlocking the Future: Why Educators Should Dive into Computer Science Training

In today’s digital age, the significance of computer science education cannot be overstated. From powering our smartphones to driving innovation in every sector, computer science is the backbone of modern…