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Preparing North Carolina’s Best Teachers

NC State alumni who are teachers in N.C. public schools rate the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers.

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

In the spotlight

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Transformational Scholars

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

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Paola Sztajn

Meet Our New 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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College of Education News

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Assistant Professors Michael Little and Timothy Drake Developing North Carolina Early Grades Leadership Collaborative to Help Principals Better Serve Pre-K-3 Students 

Scholarship Support To Help Kristen Frandock ’23 Create an Inclusive Classroom for Her Students 

Field Trip to New Bern Paper Mill with Professor Meg Blanchard Sparks Interest in Soft Biodegradable Electronics Among Teachers, Graduate Students 

Upcoming Events

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Jul 04

Monday8:00 AM

Independence Day
Aug 02

Tuesday7:30 AM

2022 Math Summit
Aug 22

Monday

First Day of Class for Fall 2022

How We Think and Do

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LDOC in Prague. . Tomorrow is elementary education major Meade Varner's last day of class in Prague, and she'll be taking over our Instagram Stories to mark the occasion. Be sure to follow along!