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Mar 7, 2024

ABC11: SAS Confirms New Round of Layoffs as Company Restructures for Possible IPO

Assistant Professor Ela Castellanos-Reyes said SAS appears to be pouring efforts into artificial intelligence technology, which could have a big impact even beyond the Triangle. 

Mar 7, 2024

From Here to Everywhere – A TEDxYouth Event

After a successful first run, TEDxYouth@ChavisWay is back for its second year. Scheduled for April 13th, the event will feature young leaders between ages 11 and 19 from across the Triangle area to share ideas and generate dialogue about important issues. Maru Gonzalez, a Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences assistant professor and extension specialist, is overseeing the planning efforts in collaboration with Christy Byrd, an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences. 

Mar 6, 2024

Faith & Leadership: Mindful Mentoring Can Help Develop Leaders

Studies show that while mentoring can make a difference, especially for women and people of color, mentoring alone is not enough. Todd Maberry--a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development--shares his ideas about ways leaders can leverage their roles to support and advocate for women and people from marginalized groups. 

Feb 29, 2024

Associate Professor Jessica Hunt Selected to Participate in National Science Foundation’s Ideas Lab

Jessica Hunt, an associate professor of mathematics education and special education in the NC State College of Education, is one of 35 scholars across the country selected by the National Science Foundation to participate in their most recent Ideas Lab. 

Feb 29, 2024

Doctoral Student Brayan Diaz Explores Benefits of Screen-based vs. Paper-based Literacy Learning in Recently Published Article

Doctoral student Brayan Diaz is the lead author on a recently published article that explores the use and impact of digital tools on literacy education. 

Feb 28, 2024

My Student Experience: Teaching Fellow Charles Kellon Grows Leadership Skills as NC State Student Government’s Director of Equity and Accessibility

After joining NC State Student Government as the College of Education student senator last year, Teaching Fellow and elementary education major Charles Kellon decided he wanted to engage the campus community on a larger scale, which is why he was excited when he was presented with the opportunity to become the student-run organization's director of equity and accessibility. 

Feb 28, 2024

College of Education’s Counselor Education Program Re-accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

The NC State College of Education’s Counselor Education program recently received re-accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). 

Feb 27, 2024

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Education Has Something for Everybody,’ Says Karen Terrell Jackson ’14PHD

Karen Terrell Jackson '14PHD, an assistant professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, can see now how her early interest in research and testing led to a career in educational evaluation. But, as an undergraduate student and aspiring chemist, she never imagined she would be an educator, much less the recently named president-elect of the American Evaluation Association. 

Feb 26, 2024

EdNC: North Carolina Sees Increase in Adult Educational Attainment

Numerous efforts are underway to fill gaps in credential attainment. In 2021, myFutureNC joined together with the John M. Belk Endowment and the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research to launch N.C. Reconnect, a pilot project with five North Carolina community colleges to reengage adult learners who had previously attended community college but left before earning a credential. 

Feb 21, 2024

Doctoral Student Heysha Carrillo Serves as Guest Editor on Special Edition of Holistic Education Review, Discusses Experience on Local Radio Show

Heysha Carillo, a doctoral student in the NC State College of Education’s Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences educational equity concentration, spoke on a local Spanish-language radio show about her experience serving as a guest editor on a special edition of Holistic Education Review.