Mar 12, 2025

WRAL: As NC’s Teacher Pipeline Dwindles, Education Colleges are Getting Creative

Getting people into the teaching profession is just the first battle, said Erin Horne, assistant dean for professional education and accreditation in NC State's College of Education. Keeping them is another challenge altogether.

Feb 6, 2025

The Measure of Everyday Life: Online Classes and Social Presence

The growth of online courses has been an important part of the story of education in the United States in the past decade, but we need more evidence of the ways our shift online may affect our sense of connection with others. Assistant Professor Ela Castellanos-Reyes talks about her work to understand student connections online.

Jan 29, 2025

EdNC: Belk Center Highlights North Carolina’s Adult Learners

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research recently launched its Adult Learner Spotlight Series, which includes five videos highlighting the stories of adult learners who have recently returned to the classroom through the help of NC Reconnect.

Jan 22, 2025

WalletHub: Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals

Professor Aaron Clark discusses the state of the STEM job market and how the U.S. can attract and retain STEM professionals.

Jan 21, 2025

Education Week: Researchers Created a Phonics Program With ‘Dramatic’ Results. How It Works

A new study has found evidence of big gains in students’ reading ability from using one specific phonics program—and suggests that consistent implementation is key to getting the strongest results. The results are “dramatic,” said Devin Kearns, a professor in early literacy at North Carolina State University.

Jan 15, 2025

EdNC: Students Begin New Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program at N.C. State

North Carolina State University welcomes students to “Elevate” into college through their new inclusive postsecondary education program. Elevate is a university-wide initiative designed for North Carolina residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and offers a four-year certificate.

Dec 9, 2024

Education Week: Can a New Reading Lawsuit Finally Answer: What Is Research-Based Curriculum, Anyway?

Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy Devin Kearns discusses the effectiveness and practices of reading curricula in the wake of a lawsuit against companies who create the materials.

Dec 3, 2024

WFAE: Mo Green Beat Michele Morrow in the Race for State Superintendent. What’s Next?

NC State College of Education Distinguished Professor Lance Fusarelli discusses what power the state superintendent has and what role the General Assembly plays in that role.

Nov 22, 2024

EdNC: 2024 Dallas Herring Lecture Focuses On Loving Community College Students to Success

Nov 21, 2024

‘Need for Love More Profound, Harder Than It’s Ever Been’