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Director Kathleen Harrell on Teaching Fellows at NC State: ‘It’s A Place Where Your Questions…

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NC State's College of Education is ranked No. 1 in N.C., #7 among public colleges of education, and #26 in the nation in the 2026 U.S. News' Best Education Schools.

Apr 7, 2026

A New High: NC State’s College of Education #1 in N.C., #26 in Nation in U.S. News’ 2026 Best Education School Rankings

NC State’s College of Education is ranked No. 1 in North Carolina and tied for No. 26 in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools: Education rankings released April 7, 2026. That national ranking is an improvement of one spot over last year, making it the second straight year that the College of Education has set a new high in the Best Education Schools rankings. Among public colleges, NC State’s College of Education tied at No. 7 in the nation—its highest-ever. 
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Apr 6, 2026

Why Gifts Matter: Providing Extraordinary Opportunities for Future Teachers

Currently, there are five active endowed Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship Initiative scholarships in the College of Education. In 2025–26, 13 undergraduates from across the college were awarded scholarships from those five active endowments. A sixth EOSI endowment in the College of Education will be awarded for the first time in 2026-2027. 
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Apr 6, 2026

New Partnership Between Kenan Fellows and Teaching Fellows at NC State Connects Veteran and Future Teachers

Before most North Carolina Teaching Fellows at NC State step into their own classrooms, they will have new opportunities to explore what a long, sustainable teaching career can look like, thanks to a new partnership between the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership and Teaching Fellows at NC State.
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Mar 30, 2026

College of Education Receives 915 Gifts on NC State’s 2026 Day of Giving, Wins Faculty and Staff Gift Challenge for 5th Straight Year

Donors made 915 gifts to the College of Education totaling $372,101 on NC State’s eighth Day of Giving on March 25, 2026.

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Mar 17, 2026

My Student Experience: Students Explore Education Policy Issues through Advocacy in Action Policy Fellowship

Begun in the Fall 2025 semester, the inaugural Advocacy in Action Policy Fellowship is a year-long professional development cohort that aims to help graduate and undergraduate students gain understanding about North Carolina educational policies, connect with experts and practitioners in the field, engage in policy advocacy training and collaborate with peers to develop and implement an advocacy plan based on collective policy interests.

Mar 5, 2026

Partnership with Faculty Across NC State Opens Interdisciplinary Courses for Students in Elevate

The partnership between Elevate staff and faculty across NC State is critical for increasing access to interdisciplinary content areas that align with personal development and career goals for students in Elevate, NC State’s inclusive postsecondary education program.

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Feb 25, 2026

Why Gifts Matter: Expanding the Future of Technology Education

When Elijah Kennedy started at NC State, he had his sights set on a major in mechanical engineering. At Davie County High School in Mocksville, North Carolina, he had studied drafting and worked as part of a team of students that built a solar-powered go-kart. Engineering seemed like a good fit.  But once he settled into his classes, he realized the College of Education’s graphic communications concentration was more in line with his goals.
College of Education ranked #1 in N.C., #10 for veterans, and #18 in the nation in U.S. News 2026 Best Online in Master's Rankings

Jan 27, 2026

College of Education Ranked #18 in U.S. News’ Best Online Programs Rankings

NC State’s College of Education is ranked #18 in the nation in the 2026U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master's in Education Programs rankings announced Jan. 27, 2026. That is up from two spots over last year and an improvement of 28 spots since 2022.
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Jan 26, 2026

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Helps Josh Gambrell ’26 Focus on Teaching to Make an Impact

Sgt. 1st Class Josh Gambrell ’26 wants to make an impact. That’s why he’s pursuing a career in mathematics education, and that’s why he’s at NC State’s College of Education.
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Jan 22, 2026

Director Kathleen Harrell on Teaching Fellows at NC State: ‘It’s A Place Where Your Questions Are Welcome, Your Voice Matters and Your Growth Is Expected’

As director of the Teaching Fellows at NC State program, Kathleen Harrell draws on her own experiences as a former Teaching Fellow to prepare future educators. She shares what makes the program special and what students can expect from it.