NCCU School of Education

New scholarship at NC Central University will pay for teachers to become principals The $1.5 million scholarship program will cover teachers’ master's degrees and a one-year principal internship.

The Program's Tuesdays Together National Speaker Series Program has resumed for AY24-25. The opening speaker is Dr. Shaun R. Harper, USC University Professor. The conversation will occur on September 10, 2024 at 12:00pm EST.

The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation, Inc. will co-sponsor this conversation.

Thank you for this feature: https://www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staff/article/15682041/harper-to-feature-in-september-tuesdays-together-national-speaker-series. See article for more details.

The NCCU Early Childhood Education program is hosting a STEM Conference on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The conference will be held at the School of Education, 700 Cecil Street Durham NC 27707. Registration is open and will continue until Friday, August 30th.

Link to Register for Conference:
https://forms.office.com/r/mYEpNBhduu

NCCU education students, faculty, and staff welcomed back students on their first day of class. Thank you and for partnering with the SOE and allow us to greet your students and future EAGLES .

Great to have another Michaux in the SOE building. Graduate students in special ed adapted Shatyra Michaux (left) and Rhshanda Wolfe (middle) along with Dr. Nigel Pierce take a moment to recognize the contributions of "Mickey" Michaux, Jr. to the state of NC and the field of education

Are you interested in studying higher education and becoming a college or university administrator? Come find out more about the Master of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education Administration Program at North Carolina Central University.

The benefits of choosing the M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration Program at NCCU include:

100% online modality
No GRE scores required
Graduate assistantships and scholarships available
Multiple professional development opportunities available
Faculty are seasoned higher education professionals
Emphasis on theory-to-practice

Join us for a virtual information session in which you can find out more about the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) with a master's in higher education administration program in North Carolina and speak with the program director. The program director will be online for 30 minutes to present content about the culture of the program and answer any questions. You can view the event on a computer, tablet, or mobile device.

The event will be held via Zoom on August 30 2024, from 12 to 12:30 p.m.

Register in advance for this session.
https://nccu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocuiqpzIiE9Syi9C7lCZ6bs4vCIwC7v14 #/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

JOIN US! Ignite your mind: Back to School Events for Education Majors and Friends

H.M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education - August 27, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm
Food, Fun, Games, Scavenger Hunt, Prizes, Swag, DJ

Contact Marquis Smith ([email protected]) for more information

Thank you All Inc. !!

Today, we had the incredible opportunity to connect with the Founder & CEO of All Inc. This partnership with the NCCU School of Education (SOE) - Early Childhood Education program is set to boost exposure, awareness, and access to STEAM education!

As we gear up for our upcoming ECE STEM Conference, we’re thrilled for attendees to receive the PreK STEAM Kits. These kits are designed to ignite young minds and cultivate a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

We are eager to continue expanding this impactful partnership and can’t wait to witness the positive changes it will bring to our community. Together, let’s empower students, educators, advocates, and families! 💡✨

The Innovation Project Announces Scholarships for
Aspiring Principals in Small Districts

The Innovation Project (TIP) announced over $1.5M in scholarships designed to prepare educators to extend excellent leadership in North Carolina's high-need and small school districts. The program covers the full cost of the two year Masters program and salary for participants to serve in their second year as principal interns. Tuition scholarship funding is provided through a grant to The Innovation Project from the U.S. Department of Education. Funding to cover salary costs for participants in year two is through a NC Department of Public Instruction program.

TIP in partnership with North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and the NCCU
School of Education, hosted orientation this week for the first cohort of the
Recruitment, Retention and Promotion of Effective Educators (RRP) scholarship
initiative. Sixteen outstanding educators from eight TIP member districts are
enrolling now in the Master of School Administration (MSA) graduate degree
program at NCCU. The program prepares them to serve as Principals and allows for educators to stay in the classroom during their first year, and then to be employed full-time as Principal Interns during year two.

The RRP Scholarship Program aims to bolster the school leader pipeline and open
career pathways for outstanding teachers. District leaders nominated candidates
who applied to the program and then participated in rigorous group interviews
designed to identify those with the strongest leadership potential and aptitude. The inaugural class includes the following 16 scholarship recipients:
➔ Cecelia Aguilar, Warren County School District
➔ Trevor Beverly, Lexington City Schools
➔ James Brown, Warren County School District
➔ Qua'Shana Brown, Edgecombe County Public Schools
➔ Sylvia Carver, Elizabeth City - Pasquotank Public Schools
➔ Wilonda Gillespie-Cates, Vance County Public Schools
➔ J'Vonn Davis, Elizabeth City - Pasquotank Public Schools
➔ Megan Gentry, Mt. Airy School District
➔ Pamela Jordan, Warren County School District
➔ Ashley Knowles, Sampson County Schools
➔ Brandon Powell, Sampson County Schools
➔ Jennivise Lindsay, Vance County Public Schools
➔ Kenya Raynor, Edgecombe County Public Schools
➔ Elaine Reales, Mt. Airy School District
➔ West Scherer, Asheboro City Schools
➔ Danielle Wissner, Elizabeth City - Pasquotank Public Schools

"With strong support, great teachers can become great principals. North Carolina
Central University has been the perfect partner to help TIP build this program," said Dr. Sharon Contreras, CEO of TIP. "The interview process was especially dynamic and illuminated those candidates with the potential to do the work our students need and deserve. I’m thrilled with the outcome and I look forward to seeing these professionals advance in their careers and continue to serve in smaller districts.“

"This partnership underscores our shared dedication to advancing educational
equity and excellence and preparing our aspiring leaders to lead with integrity,
purpose, and through innovation," said Dr. Portia Gibbs-Roseboro, MSA Program
Director of NCCU.

Participants in the program will be prepared to meet diverse student and
community needs and learn to leverage transformative management practices to
lead NC schools. Recipients commit to a five-year service obligation, ensuring their continued impact within North Carolina’s educational landscape.

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The Innovation Project (TIP) is a dynamic, interactive education community
dedicated to student excellence by reimagining education, rethinking the
classroom, and redesigning curriculum. Comprised of 23 public school districts from across North Carolina, TIP’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for change through collaborative partnerships, pioneering initiatives, and a drive to shape the future of education. Website: www.tipnc.org.

Dr. Tryan L. McMickens, Associate Professor and Director of the Higher Education Program, is featured in this month's volume of Diverse Issues in Higher Education for his scholarship.

https://www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staff/article/15681100/a-scholarship-of-the-underserved-to-inspire-equity

On August 1st, we hosted a group of campers affiliated with the School of Education at UNC-Wilmington.

Before coming to visit NCCU, they spent a week in an Ocean Solutions camp learning about possible ocean-related professions.

After visiting NCCU, they were off to the Kennedy Space Center to learn about space-related professions. They then toured the University of Central Florida.

Title: Sea Beyond

Purpose:
This intensive afterschool and college preparatory program will inspire young people to learn. Focusing on three fundamental principles, the camp will be designed to enhance opportunity and cultivate curiosity of rising ninth graders. By the end of the camp, students will have:

- Examined persistent global problems.
- Evaluated varied responses to persistent global problems.
- Designed potential solutions to one persistent global problem facing their generation.

Early Childhood Education majors and members of the Marathon Teaching Institute (MTI) have partnered with Meachem to lead a four-week summer camp sponsored by General Motors. Inspiring future EAGLES to lead in our STEM fields

Dr. Nigel Pierce continues to advocate and support future scholars in education during the alumni panel discussion hosted by and the 2024 McKinney Scholar recipients Zairen Jackson an elementary education major and Sydney Sheperd an elementary and special ed major

Congratulations, May graduates!

Our spring 2024 semester is coming to an end at North Carolina Central University It is important to continue supporting our educators who are engaged in the classroom.
Dr. Nigel Pierce visited Mr. Ryan Wright . He is a grad student in the MAT adapted program.

Drs. Smith, Lyons, and Pierce represented the SOE during the 3rd annual summit in Charlotte NC. It was an insightful and thought-provoking experience for our North Carolina Central University faculty

Congratulations to the new inductees at North Carolina Central University. Having Black male educators and role models in K-12 schools will positively impact the students they encounter

The MTI program is proud to induct another cohort of Black male educators into the program. Join us as we support them North Carolina Central University

Our students participated in an adaptive and assistive technology workshop using and devices for supporting learners. Looking forward to training our next generation of special educators

Congrats to the SOE undergrad research team for winning FIRST PLACE at the research symposium. Students presented their study on "Advancing the Community School Movement: Research Initiatives and Strategies in Durham" supported by Dr. Yolanda Dunston

Drs. Yolanda Dunston and Nigel Pierce represented the SOE during the Grad and Undergrad Research Symposium . Thank you, Dr. Livingston, for your tips on translational research and social change

Great partnership and pipeline for NCCU special educators high school in Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Nigel P. Pierce met with current and former special education program students; Shawanna Penn-Principal, ReShanda Wolfe-adapted curriculum, and Steven Wall-adapted curriculum. Looking forward to creating more opportunity for future EAGLES

Great to meet with our adapted special education graduate students for our Saturday social and registration event Carolina Central University

Dr. Nigel Pierce met with one of NCCU's adapted curriculum grad students Brandi Bailey Southern High School. She is doing an amazing job teaching science in her classroom North Carolina Central University