new literacies

May 17, 2023

Professor Emerita Hiller Spires Redefines Global Literacies, Provides Books to Underserved Schools Through New Projects

NC State College of Education Professor Emerita Hiller Spires is helping to develop a unique definition of global literacies through a new book while also working to promote literacy locally and globally through a recently founded organization that provides books to under-resourced areas. 

Dec 1, 2021

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I Want Students Not Only to Be Proficient Readers but to Enjoy Reading and Learning,’ Says Courtney Weathers ‘21

An experience with a literacy nonprofit in high school inspired Courtney Weathers ‘21 to explore the best practices in literacy instruction, so all students can become confident, independent readers. 

Aug 30, 2017

Spires Named Honorary Principal of China’s Suzhou North America High School

Now in it second year, Suzhou North America High School has about 600 students and 73 teachers from around the world. Professor Hiller Spires helped start the school. 

Feb 10, 2017

Hybrid Master’s Helps Educators Integrate Technology and Global Learning to Support Diverse Learners

NC State’s New Literacies and Global Learning (NLGL) Master’s Program, a hybrid of online and face-to-face courses, helps experienced teachers learn cutting-edge instructional dispositions and approaches to better engage their students and enhance their overall learning experience.