The Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education was established in March 2026 by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and Speaker of the House Destin Hall. The Commission is a joint bipartisan effort to ensure North Carolina’s public education system is positioned to serve students and educators well, today and into the…
Kick off NCTIES 2026 with a pre-conference experience that goes beyond sessions and slides. Friday Institute Remix: Learning Then, Now, and Next is a hands-on, studio-style event where educators and leaders explore the real work of innovation through interactive learning stations, live demos and meaningful conversation. Not a presentation. Not a panel. A place to…
Join a dynamic gathering of education leaders, innovators and change makers to shape the future of research, policy and practice. The William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation is hosting the first annual Education in Motion Summit: Amplify, Accelerate, Catalyze of education partners working in similar spaces: centers, institutes, non-profit organizations and more.
Invitation Only The convening, Computer Science: It’s Definitely Elementary, brings together representatives from Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) around the state to meet with district and school leaders (including teachers!), to build a community that supports teacher and student access to computer science (CS) by addressing challenges to teaching, facilitating, and integrating computer science into elementary grades. Whether…
The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation has selected Alfred Mays, strategist and senior program officer at the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, to receive its 2025 Friday Medal award. The 2025 Friday Medal ceremony will be held at the Friday Institute with a reception to follow. Click here to learn more about the award and to view past recipients. Register…
Invitation Only Join the HI-RiSE team at this summer’s summit, where the spotlight will be on integrating data science and statistics into the preparation of future mathematics teachers! This event will bring together approximately 50 faculty who want to lead the way in preparing secondary math teachers to teach the crucial data science and statistical…
INVITATION ONLY The Summer Workshop is an intensive 5-day summer training program. Each workshop takes place in July with pre-workshop preparation for participants beginning earlier in the spring. To attend to the needs of participants with varying degrees of expertise in LA, the workshop provides both a beginner and an advanced track to support faculty development, with approximately…
Join the William & Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, with support from the NC State College of Education, Office of Instructional Programs and the NC State Data Science and AI Academy, for a campus-wide event dedicated to exploring the transformative power of artificial intelligence in innovation, research and learning at NC State University. This full-day experience is…
Invitation Only This 2-day event is designed to connect researchers, educators and leaders from across North Carolina involved in the Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) program. This convening is part of a large-scale mixed-methods study aimed at understanding and improving the selection and evaluation of Advanced Teachers. During this event, researchers and practitioners will discuss key…
Join the Friday Institute, with support from the NC State College of Education, Office of Instructional Programs and NC State Data Science and AI Academy, for an insightful webinar series exploring the evolving role of AI in driving innovation and transformation across higher education.
How can students safely and responsibly engage with AI while also protecting and nurturing their social and emotional well-being? This event is ideal for anyone working with children and youth, including educators, social workers, school counselors and family members. Don’t miss this chance to join the conversation with these subject matter experts on supporting today’s…
In recognition of the commitment of Bill and Ida Friday to educational excellence, the Friday Medal honors significant, distinguished and enduring contributions to education through advocating for innovation, advancing education and imparting inspiration. This award is given annually to selected individuals who embody the mission and spirit of the Friday Institute. This year, the Friday…