College of Education

Oct 28, 2024

Transformational Scholarship Program Creates Opportunity for Camilla Torres To Teach in Duplin County

When Camilla Torres was named a Transformational Scholar, it not only provided her with the financial support she needed to attend NC State, but it also instilled in her a sense of accomplishment that has stuck with her ever since. 

Oct 21, 2024

College of Education Students Give Back to Their Communities Through Summer Internship Program

A group of College of Education students had the opportunity to give back to their communities last summer through the College of Education Summer Internship Program, a competitive five-week program created in memory of Chantal Warfield ’19. Participants received financial support for their work in high-needs communities. 

Oct 21, 2024

Ofelia García Shares Importance of Translanguaging Pedagogies

Ofelia García shared the benefits of translanguaging pedagogies as the keynote speaker at the latest event in the Linguistic Diversity Speaker Series, developed by NC State College of Education Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Educational Equity Maria Coady. 

Oct 15, 2024

Mini-Grants Allow College of Education Students To Ignite Innovation in the Classroom

Student teaching does not come with a stipend or paycheck to cover out-of-pocket classroom expenses. That’s why the College of Education created a donor-funded student teacher mini-grant program, which allows students preparing to become teachers to apply for up to $200 to purchase the necessary supplies and materials. 

Oct 7, 2024

Day of Giving: One Day, Year-Round Impact

It’s been six months since NC State Day of Giving 2024. Learn more about how we came together for 24 hours to make a difference all year long. 

Oct 1, 2024

Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy Devin Kearns Joins National Advisory Board

NC State College of Education Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy Devin Kearns has been invited to join an advisory committee for the National Center for Education Statistics’ National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Part of the U.S. Department of Education and Institute of Education Sciences, and often referred to as “the nation’s report card,” NAEP provides information about how students are performing academically across the country. 

Sep 18, 2024

Goodnight, Hooks and Stallings Honored With 2024 Watauga Medals

The Board of Trustees has bestowed NC State’s highest nonacademic honor on Ann Goodnight, Jake Hooks and Charlie Stallings for their dedication to advancing the university through their volunteer leadership, advocacy and financial generosity. 

Sep 16, 2024

Service and Growth in Philadelphia

Teaching Fellow and Caldwell Fellow Maia Solomon ’25 embarked on a transformative journey recently, immersing herself in a nine-week residency at Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia. There, she dedicated her time to teaching 7th-grade science and leading a filmmaking class, all while contributing more than 300 hours of service in teaching and leadership training. 

Sep 16, 2024

Transformational Scholarships Program Announces Third Cohort of Scholars

Twelve students from across eastern North Carolina will join the Transformational Scholarships Program as part of its third cohort. 

Sep 3, 2024

Why Gifts Matter: Transformational Scholarships Program Preparing Bella Gonzales to Inspire Students for Rest of Their Lives

When Bella Gonzales applied to the College of Education, what stood out to her was its Transformational Scholarships Program, which provides scholarships totaling $40,000 over four years. The program supports promising high school students, like Gonzales, who are from eastern North Carolina and will return to the region to teach after graduation.