technology

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…

Nov 6, 2024

Friday Institute Team to Support Next Phase of the North Carolina Digital Equity Plan in New NCDIT-Funded Project

A new two-year, $2.5 million project funded by the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT), in collaboration with North Carolina Central University, will enable the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation’s…

Oct 21, 2024

North Carolina education leaders discuss cellphone use in schools

Educators, elected officials, and other stakeholders gathered in Raleigh last week to discuss diverse viewpoints regarding the use of cellphones in schools.

Oct 7, 2024

New Publication Highlights Cross-Cultural Virtual Exchange Through a School-University Educator Community of Practice

A recent article published by Diversity Abroad in their summer 2024 edition of the Global Impact Exchange features a cross-cultural virtual exchange facilitated by the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation’s…

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…

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Oct 2, 2024

Real Issues, Real Data Series Brings Together NC Education Leaders, Parents, Students, Researchers, Legislators to Discuss Cellphone Use In NC Schools

After a few weeks of implementing the Yondr pouch–a locked pouch to hold cellphones–in Chatham County Schools, a teacher told Superintendent Anthony Jackson, “I’ve been teaching in this district a…

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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.…

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Aug 14, 2024

It’s Summer—Do Teachers Really Take a Break?

As teachers and students around NC are preparing to return to classrooms, inevitably the question will be asked, “What did you do over the summer?” Although schools are not in…

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