The mainstream media has been full of the bad news: new study shows that reading for pleasure has declined! Fewer people are reading for fun: From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent, a sharp decline that is part of a continuing downward trend. It’s easy to feel […]| Teacher in a strange land
It’s August. I admit that I am a sucker for the cute back-to-school photos—students holding little chalkboards, shiny floors and carefully stapled bulletin boards. Special props to veteran teachers…| Teacher in a strange land
Our Alumni Spotlight series highlights the contributions of Kenan Fellows, showcasing their significant roles in schools, districts and communities. This month, we feature Charise Thomas,...| Institute for Emerging Issues
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Surrounded by the picturesque North Carolina mountains, 29 teachers from across the state gathered in late June for a week that promised...| Institute for Emerging Issues
FOREST CITY, N.C. –Jeny Keeter, a teacher at Pinnacle Elementary School, has been awarded a prestigious Kenan Fellowship to elevate STEM education within her school...| Institute for Emerging Issues
PEMBROKE, N.C. — Sarah Griffin-Greene, a STEM teacher at Rowland-Norment Elementary School and the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year for the Public Schools of Robeson... The post Robeson Teacher to Gain Energy Industry Knowledge with Lumbee River EMC appeared first on Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership.| Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership
RALEIGH, N.C. ⸺ Five educators across North Carolina have been named 2025-26 Kenan Fellows to drive innovation in computer science education. This initiative is a... The post NC Invests in Computer Science Education Through Five New Kenan Fellows appeared first on Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership.| Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C.– Maggie DeCorah, a STEM and Academically Gifted teacher at Atkinson Elementary School, has been named a 2025-26 Kenan Fellow by the Kenan Fellows... The post Henderson Teacher to Explore Apple Industry with NC Farm Bureau appeared first on Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership.| Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership
Thirty North Carolina Educators Selected for 2025-26 Kenan Fellowships RALEIGH, N.C. — The Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at N.C. State University announced its...| Institute for Emerging Issues
RALEIGH, N.C.⸺Pitt County Schools STEM Educator Jason Wade injected a dash of drama when he implemented his middle grades Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit on renewable...| Institute for Emerging Issues
RALEIGH, N.C. – On National Teacher Day, the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at N.C. State University is excited to announce the selection of...| Institute for Emerging Issues