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A Campaign for Student Teachers

250 student teachers. 6,000 K-12 students in North Carolina. That's how many we can impact each year through our Student Teacher Mini-Grants Program.

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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.

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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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‘I Want The Folks in Our Society to Be Data Literate So That We Are Making Good Decisions Together for the Good of the World,’ Says Professor Hollylynne Lee During Cherry Award Lecture 

Karen Hollebrands Named College of Education’s Associate Dean for Research and Innovation 

Free Resources Developed by Assistant Teaching Professor Kevin Sutton Help K-12 Students Learn About STEM, Aviation 

Upcoming Events

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Oct 16

Saturday9:00 AM

University Open House
Nov 16

Tuesday1:00 PM

2021 Dallas Herring Lecture: Gregory Haile, J.D.

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