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May 11, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – A Love for Literacy

“Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders” highlights a few of our outstanding College of Education graduates. In this installment, we meet Shea Kerkhoff, who received her doctorate in literacy and English language arts at NC State’s spring commencement on May 7. 

May 10, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – Still Loving NC State

We’re talking to future middle school teacher Lindsay Still in this edition of our “Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders” series. Still graduated on May 7 with a bachelor's degree in middle grades language arts and social studies education. 

May 6, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – It’s All Elementary

The next installment in our “Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders” series focuses on Diane Hunter, who now holds two degrees from NC State. Hunter received her master’s in elementary education at commencement on May 7. 

May 6, 2016

Tomorrow’s Learning Leaders – Looking Back Toward the Future

Michelle Cofield looks toward commencement with excitement about what the future holds for her daughter. Bria Cofield will receive her bachelor of arts in elementary education at NC State’s commencement on Saturday, May 9. 

Mar 22, 2016

Spotlight on Associate Professor Jessica DeCuir-Gunby

Dr. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, an associate professor of educational psychology in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS), strives to make an impact through her innovative teaching and research. In recognition of her outstanding efforts, the University of Georgia’s College of Education recently honored DeCuir-Gunby with an Outstanding Educator Award during its 11th annual Donor Appreciation and Alumni Awards. 

Mar 11, 2016

Preventing an Achievement Gap in Mathematics Starts Early

A long-term NC State research project on how to provide students with a firm foundation in mathematics, starting in kindergarten, sheds light on ways to lessen the likelihood of an academic achievement gap in later grades. The study, funded by the National Science Foundation, provided in-depth professional development for elementary teachers. 

Mar 8, 2016

Scholarship Allows Literacy Teacher to Pursue Master’s

March 20, 2017, Update: The Graduate Literacy Cohort Program is accepting applications through May 1 for its new cohort starting in Fall 2017. Accepted students will receive a $2,000 scholarship.… 

Mar 2, 2016

Five Questions with Michael Evans, Author of New Book on Learning Sciences

Dr. Michael Evans, associate professor and senior research fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University’s College of Education, co-edited and contributed to a new book recently… 

Mar 1, 2016

Scholarships Available: Find out more about the Elementary Education Math Specialist Master’s Program

The first 20 accepted applicants to the 2016 cohort of Master’s program in Elementary Education will receive a $2000 scholarship. It is designed for those who hold a current teaching… 

Feb 25, 2016

5 Questions on the Elementary Education Math Specialist Master’s Program

With the application deadline for summer admission right around the corner, we want to take the opportunity to highlight this program by spotlighting one of its alumnae. We talked to Vanessa Rossitz, '15, who is currently teaching third grade at Hodge Road Elementary.