Points of Pride
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• Department Highlight- Elementary Education became an official department in the College in May 2007. A Bachelor of Science degree is offered in this unique teacher preparation program with students selecting a math or science concentration.
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• SAY Village - Syme Residence Hall is home to a unique program called the Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Village. The program is committed to providing future advocates and educators with the resources, skills and support to become successful youth advocates and critical thinkers.
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• Teaching Fellows - The Teaching Fellows program seeks to recruit talented and diverse students and develop them into effective leaders for North Carolina public schools. The program awards selected North Carolina high school students $6,500 each year for four years to support their college education and to help them obtain their teaching license. In return, Fellows agree to teach four years in North Carolina public schools. For more information, click here .
• CRMSE - The Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education conducts applied research and engages in development activities to improve the teaching and learning of K-16 mathematics and science. The Center's Pre-College Program works to keep underrepresented students on a college-bound track leading to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.
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• The William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation - The 33,000-square-foot Friday Institute, which opened November 9, 2005, combines the talents of students and teachers, education professionals and research scientists, community leaders and business professionals to identify and formulate solutions to the most pressing educational challenges, such as teacher retention, the achievement gap, and the digital divide.
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