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Carolina students are learning to lead through programs within the School that are part of the #UNC Office of the Provost’s Learn to Lead initiative. 💡

Check out the new site and learn from Kassandra Ciriza-Monreal (’26 B.A.), a LÍDER Fellow, in “Student Spotlights.” learntolead.unc.edu

Guiding school communities in support of students and families - UNC School of Education Carla Baptista Tavares, a career educator, is guided by mentorship and a passion for lifelong learning. Her commitment to academic accessibility and community partnerships fosters growth and lasting r...

Having recently completed her first year as an assistant principal in the Wake County Public School System, Carla Baptista Tavares (’24 M.S.A.) is committed to supporting students and community partnerships — a commitment strengthened by experiences gained within the School. unc.live/4l1eAE5

Leading with heart and championing every learner - UNC School of Education “What I enjoy most about teaching is the academic and intellectual part of it,” said Selah Bekele-Piper, a 2025 graduate of the UNC School of Education’s Master of Arts in […]

Selah Bekele-Piper (’24 B.A.Ed., ’25 M.A.T.), the UNC School of Education’s 2025 Student Teacher of the Year, aspires to create accessible learning environments that support students of varying abilities, integrating research and reflective teaching to ensure every learner thrives.
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FPG is proud to announce Jessica Amsbary as the recipient of the 2025 Abecedarian Award. The Abecedarian Award honors a FPG staff member's early career research that is scientifically rigorous and addresses an issue of significant social concern. fpg.unc.edu/news/2025-ab...

School-NCDPI-Collaboratory efforts advance North Carolina research-practice partnerships - UNC School of Education The North Carolina Learning Research Network – a partnership between the UNC School of Education, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and the North Carolina Collaboratory – hosted its...

The North Carolina Learning Research Network — a partnership between the School, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and the North Carolina Collaboratory — hosted its third annual convening on June 26 to explore how research can improve education in North Carolina. bit.ly/3IrLQq8

On Air Today: Fighting Online Misinformation, Focusing on Positive 'SHARES' - Chapelboro.com Aaron welcomes UNC education professor Jeffrey Greene for a conversation about how to curate your online news feed.

Grateful to @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social and Aaron Keck for inviting me to talk about how to curate a good online information diet and make the most of the Internet.
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UNC Research shares more on how Nguyen is using AI to help educators and researchers create innovative ways to support student learning. unc.live/4kLmims

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UNC Research recently highlighted #UNC researchers who are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bolster innovation.

One of those researchers is faculty member Ha Nguyen, Ph.D., who focuses on the intersection of education and technology, and how students learn in science classes. ⬇️

Frederick receives 2025 University Student Undergraduate Teaching Award - UNC School of Education During the spring 2025 semester, Helyne Frederick, Ph.D., program director for the UNC School of Education’s Human Development and Family Science (HDSF) program, was selected as a recipient of a […]

Read more about Frederick’s teaching and research journey to foster meaningful relationships and opportunities across campus and beyond. #PropeltheWorld ➡️ unc.live/43s2zSD

We extend our congratulations to Helyne Frederick, Ph.D., program director for the UNC School of Education’s Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) program, on being selected as a recipient of a 2025 Student Undergraduate Teaching Award for the Spring 2025 semester! 🎉

Through this research, collectively, these researchers are developing effective strategies and resources for educators to support students in STEM and designing learning environments that foster innovation.

Learn how #UNCResearchisNC: unc.live/3YBGa2e

Our faculty members, including Janice Anderson, Ph.D., Dionne Cross Francis, Ph.D., Jill Hamm, Ph.D., and Troy Sadler, Ph.D., are advancing the field of STEM education and reimagining how it is made accessible to all learners. Learn about each researcher: bit.ly/4dvNzGs
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I am very excited to share this new open-access (freely available!) article featuring findings from my qualitative analysis of advice for new stepparents from the the perspective of stepchildren who experienced stepfamily formation during adolescence.

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Collectively, their work spans how reading develops in the brain; how young readers can apply existing knowledge to help create the most effective, evidence-based instruction; and how to best support teachers and families in building their children's literacy.

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UNC Research is... Improving Literacy📚

Our faculty members are leading vital conversations and research focused on literacy. Researchers Courtney Hattan, Ph.D., Annemarie Hindman, Ph.D., and Kathryn Leech, Ph.D., are advancing our understanding of how children learn to read. ⬇️

Stay tuned this week for highlights of the many ways our School community continues to #PropeltheWorld through educational research and innovation.

Learn more about #UNCResearch: unc.live/4kaYLdF

UNC Research is... taking on education’s toughest challenges.

We work to solve education's most pressing and persistent problems, to better understand learning, to improve teaching, to redefine what it means to educate lifelong and lifewide. ⬇️

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Me in my funny academic robes, with other faculty waiting to begin graduation ceremony.

Nothing like graduation day. Proud to be a part of this faculty @uncschoolofed.bsky.social

One of my favorite days of the year—graduation! It was wonderful to celebrate the incredible achievements of our undergraduate and graduate students! @uncschoolofed.bsky.social

Today, on National School Principals’ Day, we recognize and express our gratitude to the leaders making an impact in school communities across the state and nation — fostering environments where students and schools receive the support they need to thrive. #ThankAPrincipal

From April 17–19, our Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a focus on Organizational Learning and Leadership held its first Immersion Experience, bringing students and community members together for engaging events that fostered connection and collaboration.

Following a national search, Jill V. Hamm, Ph.D., has been named the next dean of the UNC School of Education. She assumes the role effective immediately after serving as interim dean since May 2024.

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The article highlights historical moments that serve as a historical analog to the legal questions raised in St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond. The Supreme Court of the United States is scheduled to hear the case in late April. Read full amicus brief here.SupremeCourt.gov.

Hutt joins education and legal scholars to provide expertise ahead of U.S. Supreme Court decision on religious charter schools - UNC School of Education Ethan Hutt, Ph.D., the Gary Stuck Faculty Scholar in Education at the UNC School of Education and an education historian, co-authored a forthcoming article – “‘Original History’ and the Free […]

Faculty News: Recently, Ethan Hutt, Ph.D., co-authored a forthcoming article – “‘Original History’ and the Free Exercise Case for Religious Charter Schools” – which has been included in an amicus brief for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond. unc.live/3RpfbTF

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Last week, as part of Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, the School hosted a series of events —from lunch and learn sessions to wellness-focused programming — to celebrate them and recognize their research and contributions to advancing knowledge across education and beyond.

Exciting News: 🎊 UNC School of Education professor emerita Linda Tillman, Ph.D., who served on the School’s faculty from 2004 until her retirement in 2014, has been named a 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow. ➡️ Read more: unc.live/42s6MUF

This week, April 7–11, is Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. 🎊 We are grateful each day for the dedication and expertise graduate and professional students bring to the School and broader #Carolina community. 🩵

UNC School of Education at AERA 2025 in Denver - UNC School of Education UNC School of Education faculty and faculty emeriti, students, postdoctoral researchers, and alumni will present at and attend the annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) meeting, held...

From April 23–27, members of the School's community will present authored and co-authored work during paper and poster sessions at the annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) meeting in Denver — showcasing their research across various fields in education. unc.live/3XDnbE7

Faculty member Ha Nguyen, Ph.D., explores how integrating human-centered insights into AI can encourage students to engage with it in collaborative learning environments and deepen STEM understanding.

➡️ Discover more about her research, GenAI’s impact on education, and what’s next. unc.live/4iVS7rj

Today is #GiveUNC! 🎉 During #UNC's annual day of giving, your gift helps pave the way for initiatives that support future educators, researchers, and leaders across North Carolina and beyond. Learn how you can support the School's community. ➡️ unc.live/3TbZZtb