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William & Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

What We Do

Advancing K-12 education through innovation in digital-age teaching, learning and leadership, we bring together students, educators, researchers, policymakers, educational professionals, and other community members to foster collaborations that improve education. See below for the ways we reach our vision for all learners to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

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Professional Development

We collaboratively research, develop and implement evidence-based, customized professional development programs for K-12 educators.

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Research Projects

We lead foundational research to identify, refine and scale innovative approaches to K-12 teaching and learning.

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Evaluation Projects

We conduct systematic evaluations to understand and improve the impact of promising K-12 educational practices, programs and policies.

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Support, Tools and Structures

From supporting the development of technology infrastructure for digital learning to developing and implementing tools to build capacity for schools and districts, our resources have a direct impact on our education system.

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Engage Educational Stakeholders

We convene and connect educational stakeholders to catalyze change and innovation in K-12 education.

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STEM Enrichment Program

The North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network Pre-College Program (NC-MSEN PCP) is a STEM-enrichment program that recruits students in grades 6 through 12 and provides them with experiences that will equip them to attend a four-year college/university to pursue majors in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

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