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College of Education alum Adrienne Wood stands outside with her whole family.

Published on July 21, 2026

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Autism Out Loud’ Co-author Adrian Wood ‘06PHD On Leaving the World a Better Place for All

Published on July 14, 2026

Remembering Professor Emerita and Former Department Head Barbara M. Parramore ‘59MS

Published on July 20, 2026

Doctoral Student Jennifer Macko ’20MAT Receives Organization for Autism Research Graduate Research Grant

The 2026 LIFT cohort and mentors pose and smile with LIFT alumni as they all hold up wolfie hand signs. Behind them, a sign reads, "Extraordinary Educators Prepare Here."

Published on July 2, 2026

Photo Essay: Leadership Institute for Future Teachers Provides High Schoolers Platform to Explore Their Teaching Aspirations

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Education Next: Parental Choice Is Sending Public Schools a Message. Are They Listening?

District leaders may be starting to see there’s more to be gained from embracing school choice than trying to eliminate it

July 21, 2026

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Autism Out Loud’ Co-author Adrian Wood ‘06PHD On Leaving the World a Better Place for All

In the New York Times Best Seller Autism Out Loud: Life with a Child on the Spectrum, Adrian Wood ‘06PHD relies on her own experiences, as well as her research background, to support parents and advocate for children with autism.

July 20, 2026

Doctoral Student Jennifer Macko ’20MAT Receives Organization for Autism Research Graduate Research Grant

Jennifer Macko ’20MAT, an NC State College of Education doctoral student earning a Ph.D. in the Teacher Education and Learning Sciences educational psychology concentration, has been selected as one of 12 graduate students worldwide to receive an Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Graduate Research Grant.

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#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Autism Out Loud’ Co-author Adrian Wood ‘06PHD On Leaving the World a Better Place for All

Remembering Professor Emerita and Former Department Head Barbara M. Parramore ‘59MS

Doctoral Student Jennifer Macko ’20MAT Receives Organization for Autism Research Graduate Research Grant

Photo Essay: Leadership Institute for Future Teachers Provides High Schoolers Platform to Explore Their Teaching Aspirations

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#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Autism Out Loud’ Co-author Adrian Wood ‘06PHD On Leaving the World a Better Place for All

Remembering Professor Emerita and Former Department Head Barbara M. Parramore ‘59MS

Doctoral Student Jennifer Macko ’20MAT Receives Organization for Autism Research Graduate Research Grant

Photo Essay: Leadership Institute for Future Teachers Provides High Schoolers Platform to Explore Their Teaching Aspirations

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Education Next: Parental Choice Is Sending Public Schools a Message. Are They Listening?

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