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As a research powerhouse grounded in our land-grant mission, we prepare extraordinary educators, solve educational problems and increase the educational success of all learners across North Carolina and beyond

#1

producer of STEM educators in North Carolina

Top 5%

in active research funding among colleges of education in the U.S.

#28

ranked college of education in the U.S.

Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

As as a land-grant College of Education, we have a unique responsibility to confront racial injustices and build a more diverse, inclusive and supportive community.

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students walking on campus — Students make their way across campus on the first day of classes for the fall 2020 semester. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Transformational Scholars

Thanks to a generous gift from the Anonymous Trust, we’ve established the Transformational Scholarships Program to prepare 100 teachers for eastern North Carolina.

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Meet Our Dean

Paola Sztajn began serving as the College of Education’s dean on April 1, 2022.

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Belk Center

Our Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research supports community colleges across North Carolina and beyond through executive leadership programs, research and our Doctor of Education program.

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Friday Institute

Our Friday Institute for Educational Innovation supports in-service teachers and K-12 schools across North Carolina and beyond by conducting research, developing resources and providing professional development programs.

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“I chose the NC State College of Education because it is the best college of education in North Carolina and one of the best in the nation.”

– James Daniels ’21

teacher at East Cary Magnet Middle School

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Assistant Professor Tamecia Jones Blends STEM Education with Civics Lessons through Work on Grant-funded Project

Leanna Martin ’26PHD Selected to Join Education Policy Academy, 15th Cohort of Alliance for Catholic Education’s Reform Leaders’ Summit

Doctoral Student Kendall Hageman-Mays ‘24PHD Selected to Join 15th Cohort of the Alliance for Catholic Education’s Reform Leaders’ Summit

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Feb 11

Saturday8:30 AM

N.C. Annual Hispanic/Latino Professional Educators Summit

Apr 25

Tuesday3:30 PM

College of Education Spring 2023 Job Fair

May 05

Friday8:00 AM

Spring 2023 Graduation Ceremony

How We Think and Do

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