August 2017

Aug 30, 2017

Spires Named Honorary Principal of China’s Suzhou North America High School

Now in it second year, Suzhou North America High School has about 600 students and 73 teachers from around the world. Professor Hiller Spires helped start the school. 

Aug 29, 2017

Braska Williams ’89 Wins Insight Into Diversity Magazine’s 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award

A national magazine recognizes the director of NC-MSEN Pre-College Program for his lifework of encouraging students of color to pursue college and STEM careers. 

Aug 25, 2017

WUNC: Enrollment at NC Teaching Programs Inches Back Up

Enrollment in teaching programs at the University of North Carolina system saw a 16 percent uptick last year. Among the schools with increasing numbers is NC State. 

Aug 25, 2017

For Summer Research Project, Doctoral Candidate Studied Informal Science Educators in Australia

Megan Ennes, a Ph.D. candidate in STEM Education, learned to be adaptable while conducting research abroad this summer. 

Aug 23, 2017

Applications Open for Joint UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State Lateral Entry Teacher Program

Pathway to Practice NC, an 100 percent online program, will help North Carolina address its growing teacher shortage. 

Aug 22, 2017

WRAL.com: Enrollment Up in UNC System Teaching Programs

WRAL talks with several students and faculty members in the NC State College of Education about increases in enrollment in teacher education preparation programs across the UNC System. 

Aug 21, 2017

WRAL.com: NC State College of Education Assistant Dean Talks about Enrollment Trends

"For us, it’s really about finding passionate, committed young people who want to become teachers," Assistant Dean Michael Maher tells WRAL. 

Aug 21, 2017

10 Reasons Why We Chose the NC State College of Education

A few of our new undergraduate and graduate students share why they chose the NC State College of Education and the education field. 

Aug 18, 2017

Research Explores How Private Schools, Families Make Voucher Decisions

A third report by NC State College of Education researchers about the North Carolina Scholarship Opportunity Program -- a publicly-funded voucher program -- highlights student demographic and income information. 

Aug 18, 2017

New NSF-Funded Project to Improve Student Experiences in STEM

Professor Aaron C. Clark is the co-principal investigator for a project addressing the shortcomings of introductory STEM courses at universities to support the retention, success and engagement of STEM students.