Impact

Jun 5, 2025

Associate Professor Jamie Pearson Addresses Special Education Needs in the U.S. and Abroad through Grant-funded Projects

Jamie Pearson, an associate professor of special education in NC State’s College of Education, is working to improve special education in the United States and internationally through two recently funded projects.

May 19, 2025

Distinguished University Professor Hollylynne Lee Appointed to Mathematical Education Science Board

Hollylynne Lee, a Distinguished University Professor of mathematics and statistics education in the NC State College of Education, has been appointed to serve on the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s newly formed Mathematical Education Science Board (MSEB).

Apr 24, 2025

Doctoral Student Janay Crosland Selected as AERA Division J Incoming Graduate Student Co-representative

Janay Crossland, a first-year doctoral student in the NC State College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development, has been selected to serve as an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Division J incoming graduate student co-representative.

Mar 18, 2025

Associate Professor of Special Education Jamie Pearson Provides Professional Development for Jamaica’s First Public Inclusive School through Partnership, Donor Support

Because of the country’s history of teaching students with disabilities separately from those without, many educators in Jamaica benefit from additional support to successfully lead inclusive classrooms. That’s why the Rockhouse Foundation, with support from donors Pat McKee and Julie Russo, turned to the NC State College of Education and Associate Professor of Special Education Jamie Pearson for help at the Savanna-LaMar Inclusive Academy (Sav Inclusive), the first school of its kind on the island.

Mar 4, 2025

University Distinguished Professor of Science Education Gail Jones Receives NARST Fellows Program Award

Gail Jones, a University Distinguished Professor of Science Education in NC State’s College of Education, has been selected as an recipient of the 2025 National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Fellows Program award.

Feb 27, 2025

Professor of Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis Anna Egalite Elected to Association for Education Finance & Policy Board of Directors

Anna Egalite, a professor of educational evaluation and policy analysis in the NC State College of Education, has been elected to the Association for Education Finance & Policy (AEFP) Board of Directors.

Feb 24, 2025

How Can Teachers and Parents Help Students Manage Cellphone Use in Schools? Friday Institute Director of Digital Learning Emma Braaten Shares Advice

Cellphones in schools have become a hot topic among parents, students and educators. Friday Institute for Educational Innovation Director of Digital Learning Emma Braaten shares strategies for educators and parents about how to help students manage cellphone use during school.

Jan 28, 2025

NC State Educational Leadership Academy (NELA) Receives $14.4M From North Carolina Principal Fellows Commission to Sustain Program through 2032

For the past 14 years, the NC State College of Education’s nationally recognized NC State Educational Leadership Academy (NELA) has been preparing some of the most effective school leaders in North Carolina. Now, that work is set to continue through 2032 thanks to more than $14 million in funding from the North Carolina Principal Fellows Commission.

Jan 23, 2025

My Student Experience: Goodnight Scholar and Applied Education Studies Major Hannah Morris Honored as Leader of the Pack

Hannah Morris, a Goodnight Scholar and applied education studies major, has been honored as NC State's Leader of the Pack, an award that recognizes students for outstanding contributions in leadership, scholarship and service.

Jan 23, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Darla Buchanan Scholarship Creates Educational, Study Abroad Opportunities for Teaching Fellow Kaiya Connor

Receiving the Darla Buchanan Scholarship helped inspire elementary education Kaiya Connor to choose education and also made it possible for her to study abroad for a semester at the Lorenzo de' Medici Institute in Florence, Italy.