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Our Mission

The College of Education is a voice of innovation in teaching and lifelong learning. We prepare professionals who educate and lead. Our inquiry and practice reflect integrity, a commitment to human dignity, and the value of different thoughts and experiences in a global community.

Our Vision

We lead the transformation of education. We ensure access and success for each and every learner in North Carolina and beyond. We produce innovative educational research. We solve the pressing challenges of education.

 

#1

ranked College of Education in N.C. (U.S. News’ 2025 Best Education Schools)

#27

ranked College of Education in the U.S. (U.S News’ 2025 Best Education Schools)

#60

ranked in education and educational research in. theworld (U.S. News’ 2024 Best Global Universities)

A college is only as good as its people, and I could not ask for better colleagues to work with. We have achieved great things in the past few years and will continue to emerge as a national leader among colleges of education.

Paola Sztajn

Paola Sztajn

Dean, NC State College of Education

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The College of Education is comprised of three academic units, various administrative units, the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and Elevate, NC State’s inclusive postsecondary education program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.