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May 12, 2026

Why Gifts Matter: Creating Confident, Connected Educators

Scholarships empower future educators to shape classrooms across North Carolina.That impact was the focus in April 2026 at the College of Education’s annual scholarship banquet, where students, donors, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate a shared commitment to education.

Marielle Myers ’07MED, ’14PHD hold her book while standing with a group of elementary school students inside a classroom.

May 12, 2026

#WhyIChoseEducation: Marielle Myers ’07MED, ’14PHD Inspires Love of Math through Teaching, Children’s Books

Marielle Myers ’07MED, ’14PHD has always found joy in education. Today, she is a professor of mathematics education at Kennesaw State University’s Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education, the incoming president of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators and the author of several children’s books designed to teach young learners about math.
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May 11, 2026

Professor Carla C. Johnson Receives Alumni Association Outstanding Research Award, Inducted into Research Leadership Academy

Carla C. Johnson, a professor of AI and STEM education in NC State’s College of Education and executive director of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Alumni Association Outstanding Research Award.

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May 8, 2026

Three Recent NC State Graduates Receive 2026 Outstanding Dissertation Awards

Three recent NC State College of Education alumni were recognized for their scholarship when they were presented with Outstanding Dissertation Awards during the college’s May 2026 graduation ceremony.
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May 6, 2026

Resources for Educators: Ways to Address Gaps in Mathematical Learning

Strategies from Associate Professor of Mathematics Education and former high school math teacher Erin Krupa.
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May 1, 2026

Congrats, May 2026 Grads!

From our first graduates of the Transformational Scholarships Program to future counselors, teachers and school leaders, the NC State College of Education will welcome over 370 new alumni during a May 8, 2026 graduation ceremony.
Trent Phillips wears his graduation cap, gown and a pair of sunglasses.

Apr 23, 2026

Trent Phillips ’26: ‘The College of Education Has Been a Huge Help in Preparing Me’

Trent Phillips ’26 was originally unsure about what to major in when he came to NC State, but after showing interest in a graphic communications course, his advisor recommended he look into majoring in technology, engineering and design education.

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Apr 23, 2026

Olivia Hare ’26: ‘The College of Education Has Poured Their Time and Hearts into Their Future Teachers’

When Olivia Hare ’26 first came to NC State, she was prepared to earn a degree in biology and begin a journey on a pre-medical track. She soon realized that this path was actually not the right one for her, but she desired a career that would let her help and serve others.
Students in NC State's TEECA organization stand for a group photo at the TEECA National event.

Apr 16, 2026

My Student Experience: Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Students Find Fun, Personal Growth at TEECA National Competition

Several NC State TEECA members traveled to Virginia Beach in March for the National TEECA competition. The group was able to travel to the competition thanks, in part, to a donation from former College of Education faculty member Alice Scales given in honor of Former Assistant Teaching Professor Walter F. Kelly Jr. ’13EDD, who died in February.

NC State's College of Education is ranked No. 1 in N.C., #7 among public colleges of education, and #26 in the nation in the 2026 U.S. News' Best Education Schools.

Apr 7, 2026

A New High: NC State’s College of Education #1 in N.C., #26 in Nation in U.S. News’ 2026 Best Education School Rankings

NC State’s College of Education is ranked No. 1 in North Carolina and tied for No. 26 in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools: Education rankings released April 7, 2026. That national ranking is an improvement of one spot over last year, making it the second straight year that the College of Education has set a new high in the Best Education Schools rankings. Among public colleges, NC State’s College of Education tied at No. 7 in the nation—its highest-ever.