Educational Resources, Tips for COVID-19

As North Carolina and the nation work to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COIVD-19), education is moving online and into the home. The NC State College of Education is offering support through that process with resources for parents, educators, leaders and community colleges as they transition to remote learning. Here’s a collection of resources and stories about the work we’re doing. This page will be updated as new content is developed. Newest entries listed first.

Tips and Resources

Using Picture Books to Discuss COVID-19

Addressing Stress, Anxiety and Fear Among Kids During COVID-19

Professor Jere Confrey authored Love Without Hugs to explain the coronavirus pandemic to her grandchildren

Children's Book Helps Explain COVID-19 Pandemic

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Teach Math at Home with UnPACKing K-5 Math for Caregivers Videocast

Award-Winning Alumni Share Tips for Virtual Teaching, Online Instruction

Tips for Coping with Common Mental Health Struggles During COVID-19

Free Math Mapper Tool Can Help Advance Mathematical Learning at Home

Tips for Prioritizing Students' Mental Health During COVID-19

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Advice, Resources for Finding Credible News During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How We're Supporting Our Community

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Supporting Our Students

SAY Village Students Provide Virtual 1-on-1 Support to Mentees, Education Advisors Host Digital Programs

College of Education’s Student Success, Graduate Student Support Teams Offer Support to Students Through Virtual Engagement

NC State STEM Early College High School Liaison Amber McGregor Moves Tutoring, Advising Online to Connect with Students

Virtual Dinners Bring Teaching Fellows Together for Learning, Community

NC State College of Education Students Lend a Helping Hand, Find Creative Ways to Support Educators and Each Other Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

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Supporting Educators, Leaders

We Can’t Put the Genie Back in the Bottle: Designing Next-Generation Education in the Time of Crisis

Friday Institute Expands Offerings for Online Professional Learning for Educators

Wolfpack WORKS Continues to Support Beginning Teachers, Help Kids Improve Literacy Skills From Home During COVID-19

Friday Institute’s Commitment to Educators, Students Continues Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak

Belk Center Offers One-on-One Support for Community College Faculty

North Carolina New Teacher Support Program Continues to Help Beginning Teachers Thrive While Working From Home

More Tips and Resources

Managing the Culture of Breaking News

Book Recommendations to Keep Teens Reading While at Home

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How to Attend to the Challenges at Hand: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Floyd

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For Education Leaders: 13 Useful Practices and Lessons Learned for Leading During a Crisis

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For Educators: 14 Tips for Online Classroom Instruction

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5 Ways to Cope with Students’ Anxiety and Fear

How Parents and Educators Can Support Children with Disabilities Learning at Home

'Podcasts for a Pandemic' Help Educators Explain Concepts Events Related to COVID-19

6 Ways Parents Can Enrich Learning At Home

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Backyard Activities You Can Do With Your Kids

NC State College of Education Assistant Director Laura B. Fogle

How to Address the Homework Gap, Digital Divide

Online Learning Opportunities That Provide Quality Educational Experiences

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Resources from Our Centers and Institutes

Belk Center's Resources for Community Colleges

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Friday Institute's Resources for K-12 Schools

You can help us address the evolving educational needs of students and North Carolinians across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are three ways how.