College of Education

Jul 22, 2024

Woodson’s Work Is His Legacy

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced that he will retire on June 30, 2025, kicking off an era of transition for a campus that has thrived under his leadership — especially when it comes to how philanthropic support powers the university. 

Jul 22, 2024

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Bethany Lee to Share Love for Science in the Classroom

As a Goodnight Scholar and a recipient of two other College of Education scholarships, Bethany Lee is able to focus on academics and become the best science educator she can be. 

Jul 9, 2024

Rockenbach Receives National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement Fellowship

College of Education Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Higher Education Alyssa Rockenbach has been selected to join the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement 2024-25 Class of Fellows. 

Jun 17, 2024

Devin Kearns Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy

Devin Kearns, who currently serves as a professor of special education at the University of Connecticut, will join NC State’s College of Education as its inaugural Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy, effective Aug. 16, 2024. 

Jun 3, 2024

Meet College of Education Grad Brianna Soto ’24

Goodnight Scholar and new NC State alumna Brianna Soto believes the skills she learned in the College of Education will not only help her succeed in her future career but have also prepared her to understand what others need to succeed in the workplace. 

May 22, 2024

Leading the Way

Mario Jackson Ph.D. ’24 graduated on May 4 with a doctorate in educational leadership, policy and human development. Jackson, a Wilcox-Hodnett Doctoral Fellow, researched equity-oriented principal preparation programs. 

May 20, 2024

Meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows

The Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at NC State University recently announced the selection of 38 K-12 educators from North Carolina public schools as 2024-25 Kenan Fellows. The Kenan Fellows Program offers teachers immersive summer experiences in industry and research settings and supports them in turning this industry exposure into instructional resources and programs for their schools, districts and communities. 

May 13, 2024

Maddy Hannan ’24 Receives Two Awards From College of Education

Hannan received both the College of Education Golden Apple Student Teaching Award and the Lee V. Stiff Outstanding Senior Award from the Math Education program. The Park Scholar is from Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated this spring with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education. 

Apr 29, 2024

Four Faculty Members Win Outstanding Research Award, Induction to Research Leadership Academy

Four NC State faculty members, including several distinguished professors, won the university’s top award for research and mentorship in 2024, highlighting their exceptional contributions to their respective fields. The Outstanding Research Award recognizes faculty who lead in their areas of expertise; empower the success of their fellow NC State faculty; and advance an intellectual, multidisciplinary research community. 

Apr 15, 2024

Friday Institute Celebrates 20 Years on NC State’s Centennial Campus

The Friday Institute officially opened Nov. 9, 2005, thanks to donor support. Since then, the institute has become a leader in K-12 education practice, research and policy, constantly shifting and changing its priorities as needed.