Resources for K-12 Educators

Faculty and staff in the NC State College of Education draw on research, best practices and, in many cases, their own experiences to support in-service K-12 educators. Among the support they provide are resources, tips and professional development opportunities for educators at all levels.

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The College of Education has launched a semi-annual newsletter designed to provide support and resources to K-12 educators. Sign up to receive the free newsletter — and get a free swag item of your choice.

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Resources You Asked For

We asked, you answered! We gathered tips and research-based resources related to the topics K-12 teachers told us they wanted more support with. 

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Ask the Expert with Assistant Teaching Professor Krispin Barr on Supporting Student Success

Assistant Teaching Professor of Higher Education Krispin Barr said student success involves the creation of welcoming campus environments that allow students to feel affirmed and, therefore, engaged and supported in their learning.

‘Emotional Problem Solving is No Different Than Problem Solving a Technological or Engineering Challenge:’ Assistant Professor of Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Daniel Kelly Shares Advice About Social-emotional Learning in the Classroom

Research shows that students who have strong social-emotional competencies have improved academic and behavioral outcomes, stronger attendance and better mental health. However, Assistant Professor Daniel Kelly notes, social-emotional learning can look different for each person, particularly for K-12 students who are still growing and developing.

How Can Teachers Implement Effective Literacy Instruction? ‘The Key is to Know Which Strategies Are Actually Based on Research,’ Says Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy Devin Kearns

Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy Devin Kearns shares resources and video demonstrations of effective strategies for teaching in early literacy.

Learn About Our Graduate Degrees and Certificates

We offer a variety of flexible graduate degrees and certificate programs across the field of education that will help you expand your knowledge, advance in your career, deepen your impact and become a scholar leader.

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Enroll in Free Professional Development Courses

Our Friday Institute for Educational Innovation offers a variety of free courses in subjects ranging from mathematics and literacy to social-emotional learning and teaching remotely.

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