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Jan 17, 2025

‘I Don’t Know of Another State That’s Done This:’ Goodnight Distinguished Professors in Early Literacy and Spangler Distinguished Professors of Early Child Literacy Gather at NC State to Discuss Way to Improve Literacy Outcomes

On Dec. 10, distinguished professors of literacy education from across North Carolina gathered together at the first North Carolina Literacy Leaders retreat hosted by NC State’s College of Education. The event was an opportunity for the state’s two Goodnight Distinguished Professors in Early Literacy and four Spangler Distinguished Professors of Early Child Literacy to share ideas, work with representatives of the University of North Carolina System and hear from education representatives about successes and gaps in literacy education and ways to collaboratively make change.

Jan 16, 2025

Department Head and Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Higher Education Joy Gaston Gayles Selected to Join 2025 Cohort of ACC Academic Leaders Network

Joy Gaston Gayles, an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and head of the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development in NC State’s College of Education, has been selected to join the 2025 cohort of the ACC Academic Leaders Network.

Jan 15, 2025

Professor of Science Education Carla C. Johnson Receives Industry Partner Innovator Award, Adaptive Leadership Award from Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Closing the Skills Gap Program has awarded NC State College of Education Professor of Science Education Carla C. Johnson with both the Partner Innovator Award and the Adaptive Leadership Award for her work with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy.

Jan 6, 2025

Elevate, NC State’s New Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program, Welcomes 7 Students

Seven students make up the inaugural cohort of Elevate, NC State University’s new inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) program, and begin classes on Jan. 6, 2025, when NC State’s spring 2025 semester starts.

Dec 19, 2024

2024: A Year of Impact

Dec 13, 2024

To the Graduating Class of 2024: ‘Believe That Your Journey Has Uniquely Prepared You to Create Change in Your Community, Your State and the World’

The NC State College of Education welcomed 144 new alumni during the December 2024 graduation ceremony held on Dec. 13. Here is a recap of the event. 

Dec 12, 2024

Meet Our Class of 2024

The president of NC State’s Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association. A researcher using virtual reality to enrich learning. Devoted school leaders and passionate future teachers. These are just some of the 144 new alumni the NC State College of Education will celebrate during its December 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Dec. 13 in Reynolds Coliseum.

Dec 10, 2024

How Can Teaching and Learning Hubs Improve Community College Outcomes? ‘There is No Other Singular Program in the State That Has This Type of Impact,’ Says Program Director Monique Colclough

Community colleges offer a wealth of benefits to students, including affordability, opportunities to learn at their own pace and a route to earning a bachelor’s degree. However, for students to succeed at community colleges, the institutions need support, such as access to evidence-based strategies and community partnerships, says Monique Colclough.

Dec 5, 2024

Assistant Professors of Mathematics Education Sunghwan Byun and Samantha Marshall Receive Goodnight Early Career Innovators Award

NC State College of Education Assistant Professors of Mathematics Education Sunghwan Byun and Samantha Marshall have been selected as recipients of NC State University’s 2024 Goodnight Early Career Innovators Award.

Dec 2, 2024

Retiring Director of Research Development Tish Attayek: “The Relationships… and Shared Mission of Preparing Future Educators Will Always Hold a Special Place in My Heart”

After over 25 years with NC State University, Tish Attayek will retire on Jan. 1, 2025, as the College of Education’s director of research development. Before retiring, Attayek reflects on her time with the college in this Q&A.