Friday Institute

The July meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education was held virtually this month. Commission members spent most of their time in breakout groups discussing their first set of recommendations. Learn more in this recap from @educationnc. ncst.at/EaOz50ZuHAn

Wonder how an education commission makes their recommendations? Get the BTS perspective from Friday Institute Director of Digital Learning @ebliterate in this latest piece in @educationnc about the Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education's process. ncst.at/or3m50ZsnOR

What happens to original human dreaming when no student ever starts with a blank page? Reflecting on human creativity vs. machine output at our @NEHgov Abacus to Algorithms Institute. #HumanCreativity #AIEthics #NEH

We aren't trying to predict the future of schools—we're actively designing it! Excited to see the Futurescaping Projects at the @NEHgov Abacus to Algorithms Institute. #Futurescaping #EdLeader #NEH

How do we bridge the history of humanities with the future of AI? At our @NEHgov Institute, Abacus to Algorithms, we explored ethics, human creativity and what critical thinking must look like in the age of automation. #NEH #AIinEdu #Humanities

.@aboutcookiesorg surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults, finding that most Americans are concerned about their personal data being available online. To better understand what data removal actually looks like in practice, Friday Institute's Samuel Carter weighed in. ncst.at/KkeI50ZqOqi

Organizational impact requires great leadership. Through the years, we’ve had exemplary figureheads at the Friday Institute. Our leaders have all shared a calling and a charge to improve education for all learners. Learn more: ncst.at/UraJ50ZnQJJ #20YearsofImpact

Many educators are asking what #AI can do to support them or students in the classroom. But those at the Friday Institute’s eCOTS Regional Conference asked a much rarer question: How can AI help cultivate wonder? Learn more: ncst.at/oMtc50ZmbEZ

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, discover how @ncstate (and the @Friday Institute) has contributed to its prosperity. Scroll down to the More Public Service Contributions section to see the highlight about the Friday Institute! ncst.at/VT9W50ZjHw1

The Friday Institute is guiding the #BlueRibbonCommission for Public Education as they develop their recommendations with a framework that helps identify where NC should continue investing, improve systems or pursue new approaches. Learn more: ncst.at/nFpR50ZjH1E #NCEd

Friday Institute's Director of Digital Learning @ebliterate spoke with @WFAE's @CharlotteTalks host Mike Collins about digital learning, screen time and cell phones. Listen to Emma talk about tech in the classroom starting at the 9:53 timestamp. #NCEd ncst.at/IrLv50ZjjyF

The Friday Institute is guiding the #BlueRibbonCommission for Public Education as they develop their recommendations with a framework that helps identify where NC should continue investing, improve systems or pursue new approaches. Learn more: ncst.at/Ef7r50ZiOjO #NCEd

Thanks @SpecNews1ILM and @TimBoyumTV for hosting our Director of Digital Learning @ebliterate to talk about North Carolina's #BlueRibbonCommision on Public Education and the @FridayInstitute's role in its process. Watch Emma's segment at the 14:04 mark. ncst.at/nsRZ50ZhAbV

Want to learn more about this month's #BlueRibbonCommission on Public Education's dive into teacher training? Check out our research brief for national teacher workforce trends, the North Carolina teacher licensure landscape + NC teacher prep strategies. ncst.at/Ny5F50Zgia1

Join our team! If you’re interested in evaluating programmatic impact for students in North Carolina, we're looking for a quantitative expert to work with us at the Friday Institute. Learn more: ncst.at/Ajyt50ZfU2G #NCEd #ResearchScholar #Research #Evaluation

Round 2 of the NC Digital Opportunity Survey has begun! With just 10 minutes, you are informing us where changes are needed for access to internet, technology, and other resources. Take the survey: go.ncsu.edu/digitalsurvey

NCDIT is urging North Carolinians to participate in a digital opportunity survey focused on assessing broadband access, computer needs, and digital skills in the state. ncpoliticalnews.com/news/north-car…

Last month, an #AI collaborative group of state education leaders, researchers and practitioners convened at the Friday Institute to exchange knowledge and co-design tools and frameworks around K-12 AI integration. Learn more: ncst.at/SZFI50ZclRE

📚 AI is already shaping how students learn, write, research, and solve problems—but many schools are still determining how to use it effectively. What are NC educators seeing on the ground, and what support do they need moving forward? Find out here:🔗go.unc.edu/Jy7k3

Last month, an #AI collaborative group of state education leaders, researchers and practitioners convened at the Friday Institute to exchange knowledge and co-design tools and frameworks around K-12 AI integration. Learn more: ncst.at/7rNm50Zb6E1