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PD 553 – Literacy and Community Initiative’s Inaugural Reading Celebration

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Please join us for the Literacy and Community Initiative’s Inaugural Reading Celebration! Young authors from local organizations will share their narratives from three published books: Strong and Unbroken, Blueprints: Rebuilding Lives and Redesigning Futures, and The Roots of Our People: From One World to Another--Juntos. The Literacy and Community Initiative (LCI) is a collaboration among…

2018 Dallas Herring Lecture

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Dr. Karen Stout, the president and CEO of Achieving the Dream, will deliver the 2018 Dallas Herring Lecture Nov. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the NC State College of Education's Friday Institution for Educational Innovation. The title of Dr. Stout's lecture is "The Urgent Case: Centering Teaching and Learning in the Next Generation…

2018 Dallas Herring Lecture

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Dr. Karen Stout, the president and CEO of Achieving the Dream, will deliver the 2018 Dallas Herring Lecture Nov. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the NC State College of Education's Friday Institution for Educational Innovation. The title of Dr. Stout's lecture is "The Urgent Case: Centering Teaching and Learning in the Next Generation…

PD 713 – Project-Based Inquiry Global: Creating a Global-Ready Classroom

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Project-Based Inquiry (PBI) Global is a collaborative inquiry process in which student teams investigate a global issue related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this process, students read, write, and create across time, space, and culture. In addition to their scholarly research, students take action to make a difference in relation to their…

PD 713 – Project-Based Inquiry Global: Creating a Global-Ready Classroom

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Project-Based Inquiry (PBI) Global is a collaborative inquiry process in which student teams investigate a global issue related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this process, students read, write, and create across time, space, and culture. In addition to their scholarly research, students take action to make a difference in relation to their…

2018 Friday Medal Ceremony

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

In recognition of the commitment of Bill and Ida Friday to educational excellence, the Friday Institute created The Friday Medal to honor significant, distinguished and enduring contributions to education and beyond through advocating innovation, advancing education and imparting inspiration. This award is given annually to those who embody the mission and spirit of the Friday…

2018 Friday Medal Ceremony

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

In recognition of the commitment of Bill and Ida Friday to educational excellence, the Friday Institute created The Friday Medal to honor significant, distinguished and enduring contributions to education and beyond through advocating innovation, advancing education and imparting inspiration. This award is given annually to those who embody the mission and spirit of the Friday…

New Literacies Collaborative Fall 2018 Symposium

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

The New Literacies Collaborative Fall 2018 Symposium will feature speaker Michael Bonner, an inspiring second grade teacher from South Greenville Elementary in Pitt County, N.C. In 2017, Bonner was honored by Ellen DeGeneres in recognition of his positive and innovative educational approaches for children coping with the challenges of poverty. His efforts to change the…

New Literacies Collaborative Fall 2018 Symposium

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

The New Literacies Collaborative Fall 2018 Symposium will feature speaker Michael Bonner, an inspiring second grade teacher from South Greenville Elementary in Pitt County, N.C. In 2017, Bonner was honored by Ellen DeGeneres in recognition of his positive and innovative educational approaches for children coping with the challenges of poverty. His efforts to change the…

Examining Climate, Culture, & Discipline in Schools

Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

NC State's Principal Preparation program will host "Examining Climate, Culture, and Discipline in Schools: Creating Equity Amidst Inequities" March 12 at the Friday Institute. Two speakers will be featured: 9 a.m.-noon | Matt Hickson The MSA student, founder and director of Bull City Schools United, and principal resident at Hillside High School will speak on "A Nationwide Exploration of Best…