Staff

Oct 25, 2024

Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Implementation of Citizen Science Curriculum in Elementary School: A Case Study

A group of researchers led by Sarah J. Carrier of North Carolina State University are engaged in a multi-year study of CS in elementary classrooms. Specifically, the development, deployment, and evaluation of curriculum support materials to help a group of teacher volunteers integrate two CS projects—one conducted by the National Weather Service, the other by a national nonprofit organization—into their classrooms.

Oct 25, 2024

National Science Foundation: NSF Supports Efforts to Emphasize the Ability in ‘Disability’

A nearly $1.4 million NSF grant is helping researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of Central Florida develop a new game, Dream 2B, designed to help students with learning disabilities grasp the mathematical concepts that are the foundation for many STEM careers.

Oct 1, 2024

The Technician: Library Holds Banned Book Week Events for LGBTQ+ Literature

D.H. Hill Jr. Library and the Media and Education Technology Resource Center, or METRC,held a book panel discussion and read-out for Banned Book Week on Thursday.

Oct 1, 2024

National Board for Certified Counselors: Addressing Suicide in the Workplace

When a person dies by suicide, the loss affects everyone around them. Although family and friends are most obviously impacted, the effects reach much further. One group that is often overlooked is work colleagues. We spoke with Alexander Becnel, PhD, NCC, LCPC, about the impact of a death by suicide in the workplace.

Oct 1, 2024

In the Spotlight: Braska Williams, Director, NC-MSEN Pre-College Program, Friday Institute

In this series called In the Spotlight, we feature one staff member each month. In this edition, we spotlight Braska Williams, the director of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation's North Carolina Math/Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program, a STEM-enrichment program for students in grades 6 through 12. Here he answers five questions.

Sep 19, 2024

EdNC: NC State University announces new class of Transformational Scholars

Twelve students from across Eastern North Carolina have been selected to join the third cohort of the N.C. State University College of Education’s Transformational Scholarships Program. Supported by the Anonymous Trust, the program provides scholarships of a minimum of $40,000 over four years to high school students from eastern North Carolina who plan to return to the region to teach following graduation

Sep 19, 2024

EdNC: Applications for a new NC State program for students with disabilities are open

North Carolina State University is accepting applications for their inclusive postsecondary education program, Elevate, until the beginning of October.

Sep 13, 2024

CBS17: Parents, Educators, Health Experts, Lawmakers, Others Discuss Cell Phone Use at NC schools

Parents, educators, public health experts, policy makers, and many others joined together at The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation on Thursday to discuss cell phone use in schools.

Sep 9, 2024

Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy: Rebuilding After COVID-19: Does School-Based Pre-K Hold Promise?

In a presentation for The Ohio State University's Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, Assistant Professor Michael Little examined the role of school-based pre-kindergarten (SBPK) in post-pandemic education.

Sep 4, 2024

Education Week: Project-Based Learning Helps Connect Lessons to Students’ Lives

Both educational research and teachers’ firsthand experiences tell us that students are more engaged in learning when they can draw connections between learning content and their own experiences.