Feb 20, 2023
Three staffers almost went viral in 2007 with a catchy music video promoting the benefits of VMware's virtualization software. It turns out that the educational innovation behind the one-hit wonder improved computer access for K-12 students across the state.
Aug 26, 2021
An annual conference for teachers, held last month, is just one tool the institute is using to help students thrive in the classroom.
Jun 1, 2021
NC State researchers challenged 11th graders to find solutions to address the global problem of clean water access.
Feb 18, 2020
NC State receives a four-year, $6 million grant to support 5,000 workers in artificial intelligence.
Jun 8, 2017
The Friday Institute will present the 2017 Friday Medals to seven superintendents of rural school districts in North Carolina who have improved student learning and implemented digital-age approaches to teaching and learning.
Mar 14, 2016
NC State's Friday Institute has released a new report that maps North Carolina's progress in using learning technologies and digital content.
Nov 18, 2015
An education advocate and former governor won NC State's Friday Medal.
Oct 21, 2015
An NC State administrator has been named professor emeritus and distinguished faculty alumnus at the United State Military Academy, where his leadership helped shape academic programs for nearly three decades.
Feb 11, 2015
Mary Ann Wolf explains NC State's efforts to help school districts make the most of digital learning.
Nov 12, 2014
A Chinese developer has tapped the Friday Institute's Hiller Spires to design a high school for students who hope to enroll in top U.S. universities.
Aug 9, 2012
Take part in a free Web conference offered by a project at the Friday Institute targeted at K-12 educators, administrators and education faculty.
Nov 23, 2011
NC State honored Dr. Bill McNeal, longtime leader and former Wake County superintendent, with the Friday Medal for contributions to education.
Aug 26, 2010
NC State played a key role in securing $400 million in education funding for the state of North Carolina through the federal Race to the Top program. Dr. Glenn Kleiman explains how the funds will impact North Carolina's 1.4 million students.
Jul 8, 2010
A new licensing agreement with Discovery Education will bring the music and methods of Dr. Lodge McCammon within reach of a million teachers around the world.
Jan 21, 2010
Dr. Glenn Kleiman and the team at the Friday Institute successfully coordinated the North Carolina Race to the Top proposal.