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Graphic of 2026-27 Kenan Fellows headshots

May 4, 2026

Kenan Fellows Program Welcomes Most Expansive Cohort in Program History

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at N.C. State University today announced its 2026–27 cohort of Kenan Fellows, celebrating the program’s most geographically expansive class in its 26-year history. Thirty-six teachers, representing 27 counties across North Carolina and, for the first time, two Fellows based in Virginia, will embark on a…
Kenan Fellows Christine Mitchell, Ed.D. and Kumar Sathy worked wtih Teaching Fellows at NC as part of their fellowship.

Apr 6, 2026

New Partnership Between Kenan Fellows and Teaching Fellows at NC State Connects Veteran and Future Teachers

RALEIGH, N.C. ⸺ Before most North Carolina Teaching Fellows at NC State step into their own classrooms, they will have new opportunities to explore what a long, sustainable teaching career can look like, thanks to a new partnership between the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership and Teaching Fellows at NC State. Starting this spring,…
Automated Robot Arm Assembly Line Manufacturing High-Tech Green Energy Electric Vehicles.

Dec 19, 2025

Automating Tasks with Simple Machines

Students will learn the concept of automation, understand how simple machines can be used for automation, and design and build a simple automated device using basic materials. In today’s rapidly advancing world, automation plays a pivotal role in revolutionizing industries, enhancing efficiency, and shaping the future of work. This lesson aims to introduce students to…
Close up image of a computer chip

Dec 19, 2025

Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in the Secondary Context

In this lesson, students will develop their problem-solving skills in the secondary context through computational thinking. Students are presented with challenges that require them to develop generalized strategies for addressing novel problems beyond the immediate scope of their understanding. Through the development of computational thinking, students are encouraged to step outside of their intellectual comfort…
Meteorologists sitting at a weather monitoring station

Dec 19, 2025

History of Weather Forecasting and Meteorology

1) Modeled after one of the “Great Lessons”  The History of Weather can be characterized as a theme-based unit to spark interest in children as they engage in the study of history and geography, through the development of a timeline. The timeline will showcase various civilizations that used weather forecasting. Connections can be made with…