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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 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 9, 2024

EdNC: What Do National Transfer Outcomes Reveal, and How Does North Carolina Compare?

A study released this week highlights national transfer outcome data and examines how community colleges and four-year institutions provide opportunities for students to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree. 

Feb 7, 2024

NC State College of Education Ranked #27 in U.S. News’ Best Online Programs Rankings

NC State’s College of Education is ranked #27 in the nation in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master's in Education Programs, an improvement of three spots over last year. The college also ranked #1 in North Carolina and #11 in the nation for online education programs for veterans. 

Feb 1, 2024

Walking Out My Dream: A Day with NC State’s College of Education

Karina Lozano-Serrano, a junior in high school and a prospective first-generation college student, recently visited NC State’s College of Education to observe a class; meet with faculty, staff, and students; and learn more about the teaching profession. She wrote this reflection after her visit. 

Feb 1, 2024

EdNC: Four Tips About How to Use AI in NC Classrooms, According to Experts

Krista Glazewski, executive director of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, said that artificial intelligence has been sprinkled throughout education systems for decades. This includes things like adaptive testing, intelligent tutoring systems especially for math, and other programs that collect analytics and adjusts based on a student’s knowledge and skill level. 

Feb 1, 2024

Inside Higher Ed: Tenure Clock Delays, A Debatable Fix, Popular Amid Pandemic

About four in 10 assistant and associate professors at public research universities reported that the pandemic disrupted their research “a great deal,” compared to just a quarter of full professors, according to a journal article published in Teachers College Record. The authors — Professor Paul D. Umbach, Professor Stephen R. Porter and Doctoral Student Chris William from NC State's College of Education — found that “men and women were equally likely to extend,” even though 40 percent of women reported “a great deal” of disruption compared to 29 percent of men. 

Jan 29, 2024

Kirsten Hoeflaken ’18MED, Ayelen Valeton Receive College of Education’s 2024 Dr. Louis D. Hunt Service Leadership Award

Kirsten Hoeflaken and Ayelen Valeton are the recipients of the College of Education’s 2024 Dr. Louis D. Hunt Service Leadership Award, which recognizes two staff members in the college each year for exemplary service and leadership. Hoeflaken, the college’s university program specialist for knowledgement management and assessment, is the Dr. Louis D. Hunt Service Leadership Award SHRA Recipient; and Valeton, the college’s business operations manager, is the Dr. Louis D. Hunt Service Leadership Award EHRA Recipient. 

Jan 25, 2024

EdNC: Why Rural Schools Matter for North Carolina’s Multilingual Learners

Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Educational Equity Maria Coady discusses the invisibility and importance of multilingual learners.