May 2017

May 26, 2017

Helping Social Studies Teachers Engage Students in Learning About World War I

Associate Professor Meghan Manfra is helping teachers and students better understand the impact of World War I on North Carolina through curriculum resources she helped develop for the N.C. Museum of History’s interactive multimedia World War I exhibit that opened in April. 

May 26, 2017

Randy Parker ’11 EDD Receives Higher Education Distinguished Alumni Award

The award recognizes the Guilford Technical Community College president's outstanding contributions to higher education and his impact on North Carolina. 

May 22, 2017

A Day in METRC

Before METRC closed for summer renovations, we followed a group of elementary education majors who spent a class learning about METRC’s resources and how to use them in their lessons. 

May 17, 2017

College Hosting Beginning Teacher Institute July 11-13; Applications Being Accepted

Teachers in the first three years of their career can receive free professional development from experienced educators to help them prepare for the new school year at the Beginning Teacher Institute July 11-13. 

May 13, 2017

Invest in Duct Tape, Revisit Your Why & Other Advice to #NCStateCED17

We compiled a list of 10 tips we received and heard from alumni, friends and faculty for new graduates in the education profession. 

May 13, 2017

Spring 2017 Commencement

The College of Education graduated 330 students over two ceremonies Saturday, May 13. Relive their graduation through photos, videos, social media posts and recaps. Also meet 14 of our new alumni. 

May 13, 2017

330 New Alumni Encouraged to Never Forget Why They Chose Education

The 330 students who graduated from the College of Education Saturday, May 13, will engage daily with the most pressing issues facing society -- and touch the lives of thousands of children and families and transform entire schools and communities. 

May 11, 2017

Enhancing Student Teaching through International Travel

After student teaching in local classrooms for 10 weeks, 11 seniors spent five weeks in classrooms in China. There, the students say, they developed a deeper sense of cultural awareness and competence that will help them better reach their future students. 

May 8, 2017

Qwen Ballard ’15, ’17 MS: Advancing the Black Initiative

As a College of Education student, Qwen Ballard '15, '17 MED worked with males of color in K-12 and explained the benefits of pursuing a college education. 

May 5, 2017

Rachel Coffman ’17: Taking the High (School) Road

Rachel Coffman ’17 wants to make math more accessible to her students — and to support them as the College of Education faculty have supported her. Name: Rachel Coffman Hometown:…