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2020 Friday Medal Ceremony

In recognition of the commitment of Bill and Ida Friday to educational excellence, the Friday Institute created the Friday Medal to honor significant, distinguished and enduring contributions to education and beyond through advocating innovation, advancing education and imparting inspiration.

Responding to Insurrection: How Do We Talk with Students?

During this virtual event hosted by the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, which is part of the College of Education, a panel of experts will talk about how we as educators can engage students in constructive conversations about this challenging moment in our nation’s history: Angela Cusaac, M.Ed., assistant principal intern at L.B. Yancey and…

Responding to Insurrection: How Do We Talk with Students?

During this virtual event hosted by the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, which is part of the College of Education, a panel of experts will talk about how we as educators can engage students in constructive conversations about this challenging moment in our nation’s history: Angela Cusaac, M.Ed., assistant principal intern at L.B. Yancey and…

(Counter) Narrative: Black History Month Student Perspectives Panel

The College of Education's Offices of Undergraduate and Graduate Student Success and Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force are sponsoring a student perspectives panel as part of activities around Celebrating Black History Month. Students will share their perspectives about their K-12 experiences and their experiences as pre-service teachers. The event is open to all…