Lance Fusarelli

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Nov 22, 2021

How Can School Principals Provide Effective Leadership During Difficult Times? By Practicing the ‘Three C’s,’ Says Professor Lance Fusarelli

NC State College of Education Professor Lance Fusarelli likens school principals to captains of a ship: responsible for everything that occurs under their watch. This responsibility comes with unique challenges that have been exacerbated by issues like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 26, 2021

NC State College of Education Awarded $6.8 Million in Research Funding From July-September 2021

Faculty and researchers at the NC State College of Education, including the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, were awarded $6,865,526 to support nine projects from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2021.

Oct 20, 2021

$4.5 Million Grant Will Help College of Education’s Innovative, Award-winning Principal Preparation Program Prepare More School Leaders

The NC State College of Education will be able to continue preparing future school leaders for high-needs schools through $4.5 million in funding for its innovative principal preparation program through the NC Principal Fellows Program.