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2021: Our Year in Review


Record enrollment. Record giving. Record grants awarded. In 2021, our college continued to make a transformative impact on society through the extraordinary educators we prepare, the knowledge we generate and the educational problems we solve.

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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 U.S.

#26

ranked public college of education in 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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Search for Dean

An open search for the next permanent dean of the College of Education is underway. Meet the nomination committee and view other updates.

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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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Upcoming Events

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Jan 10

Monday

1st Day of Spring 2022 Classes
Jan 19

Wednesday9:00 AM

NC PreK-12 Literacy and Equity Summit
Feb 08

Tuesday8:30 AM

NC State’s Inaugural Equity Research Symposium

How We Think and Do

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Happy 2022, Wolfpack. 🐺🐾

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Happy 2022, Wolfpack. 🐺🐾

Ewarja Hinton ’21MED fell in love with education…

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Ewarja Hinton ’21MED fell in love with education several years ago as a teacher assistant for an elementary school class. Now, as a supervisor, she has earned her Master of Education in training and development to create training programs to help her employees better learn and prepare for their own careers.