social studies
![Aaliyah Whitfield](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/02/Aaliyah-Whitfield-Web.jpg)
Aaliyah Whitfield ‘20: ‘I am Prepared for Just About Any Scenario Because I Have Had to Learn About Catering to Students’ Needs, Classroom Management Styles and More’
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Grant-funded Project Will Allow Assistant Professor Paula McAvoy To Help Teachers Engage Students in Productive Classroom Discussions
![Lori Worthington and Family](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/01/Lori-Worthington-Family-Web.jpg)
Camden County Teacher of the Year Lori Worthington ’89: ‘Every Day I Have the Opportunity to Make a Difference in a Child’s Life. I Want to Help Them Become Successful’
![NC State College of Education Associate Professor Meghan Manfra and Doctoral Student Casey Holmes hold their award](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2019/12/manfra-award.png)
Associate Professor Meghan Manfra, Doctoral Student Casey Holmes Win 2019 National Technology Leadership Initiative Fellowship Award
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Ask The Expert: Can I Discuss the Impeachment Inquiry in My Classroom? Assistant Professor Paula McAvoy Shares Why Discussion is an Important Learning Tool
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Amaya Dicker ’21: ‘I’d Much Rather Be That Person Who Shows Up Every Day and Is There For Their Students and With Them Every Step Of The Way’
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N.C. History Teacher of the Year Amy King ’01MED: ‘I Was Blessed With a Dad Who Enjoys Learning History as a Hobby’
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Article, Spencer Foundation Grant Aim to Prove Benefits of Teacher Inquiry Through Action Research
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