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25th Anniversary Conference

Join us for our 25th anniversary Reigniting Teacher Passion conference on Aug. 3-4, 2026, at the William and Ida Friday Center, Chapel Hill.

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Kenan Fellows light sparklers during our Summer Professional Development Institute for teachers.


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Kenan Fellows Announces Most Expansive Cohort in Program History

Thirty-six North Carolina and Virginia teachers selected for 2026–27 Kenan Fellowships.

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DEQ State Energy Office Supports Nine Teachers for Energy Sector Pathways

The initiative places teachers inside energy industries to strengthen workforce connections for students.

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Headshot of Erin with quote: "[T]his program will not only be self-fulfilling in my personal quest to expand my own learning but also incredibly beneficial to my 5th-grade scientists."

Wake Teacher Awarded BioNetwork-Supported Fellowship

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies‘ Holly Springs campus opens its doors to Pine Springs Prep fifth-grade science teacher.

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Eastern NC Teachers Receive Kenan Fellowships to Advance Naval Careers

Their fellowship placement takes them inside the Fleet Readiness Center East.

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Alumni Stories

Mark Case, a high school science teacher in Guilford County, NC, poses next to small airplane at Honda Aircraft.

From Honda Aircraft to High School Sciences

Mark Case witnessed every step of building an airplane he even got hands-on experience along the way.

Profile picture of Charise Thomas, an educator in Charlotte, North Carolina with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Charise Thomas Connects Students to Local Careers

Charise Thomas, an award-winning educator, bridges the gap between education and the workforce.

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Brandom Dillman conducts a bee lesson with his students.

Brandon Dillman Teaches STEM Through Bees

Brandon Dillman combines beekeeping with weather data collection to engage students in hands-on STEM learning

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