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Publication and Presentation Roundup: A Look at Scholarly Work from College of Education Researchers…

Lance Fusarelli

Dec 1, 2025

Carolina Public Press: No School November. Some NC Parents Worry About So Many Days Off.

Lance Fusarelli, a professor of educational leadership and policy at NC State University, told Carolina Public Press disruptions for school closures can be more impactful on single-parent households and low-income families.

Sep 11, 2025

Carolina Public Press: Why Some NC Teachers Are Considering Private School Jobs

Lance Fusarelli, a professor of educational leadership and policy at NC State University, told Carolina Public Press that, despite popular belief, the landscape for teachers is not necessarily better in private schools.

Jul 15, 2025

Carolina Public Press: Learning Loss After Helene. A Look at Two Rural Western NC School Districts.

Distinguished Professor Lance Fusarelli said summer interventions are going to be critical and the School Extension Recovery Program should continue through the summer of 2027 at least.
A principal with students at a public school in North Carolina.

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.

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.

school desk

Aug 26, 2024

WRAL.com: Teacher Pay, School Funding are Top of Mind in WRAL News Questionnaire

Teacher pay and school funding top the list of priorities collected as a part of a new WRAL News questionnaire. The results aren’t surprising, said Lance Fusarelli, professor of education leadership and policy in the North Carolina State University College of Education.
Piece of paper

Feb 6, 2023

WRAL.com: NC School Leaders Search for New Way to Measure School Performance Without Socioeconomic Bias

College of Education Distinguished Professor Lance Fusarelli talks to WRAL News about performance metrics for schools.

Apple on books

Jan 10, 2023

Equity-in-Education Law Poses Challenges for States

A new study highlights some of the challenges states face as they look to meet requirements of a federal law designed to ensure students have equitable opportunities for education in K-12 schools, regardless of race, income, disability or other factors. The Abstract spoke with lead author Assistant Professor Jenn Ayscue and co-author Lance Fusarelli, Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy, about how states are interpreting the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
An empty classroom

Oct 25, 2022

WRAL: NC, nation see significant drops in 4th- and 8th-grade reading and math

Distinguished Professor Lance Fusarelli discusses the drop in reading and math scores among North Carolina students.

stack of books

Oct 12, 2022

Publication and Presentation Roundup: A Look at Scholarly Work from College of Education Researchers from July-September, 2022

Faculty, staff and research associates at the NC State College of Education, including its Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, are publishing their research related to pressing educational topics in journals and sharing their work through national and international presentations.