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August 11, 2025 News, news release

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Alumni Spotlight: Charise Thomas ’22 Connects Students to Careers

By Amneris Solano 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,...

May 16, 2025 News, news release

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Kenan Fellows Initiative to Spark Student Interest in Energy Careers

By Amneris Solano RALEIGH, N.C.⸺Nine K-12 educators from eight North Carolina districts have been awarded Kenan Fellowships to spearhead a clean energy workforce development initiative. Supported by the...

May 9, 2025 News, news release

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NC Invests in Computer Science Education Through Five New Kenan Fellows

By Amneris Solano 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...

May 8, 2025 News, news release

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Henderson Teacher to Explore Apple Industry with NC Farm Bureau

By Amneris Solano 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...

July 22, 2024 News, news release

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Kenan Fellows create cross-district clean energy lessons for K-12 NC schools

By Amneris Solano 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...

June 5, 2024 News, news release

Western NC teachers awarded Kenan fellowships to advance STEM education thanks to Meta support

By Amneris Solano FOREST CITY, N.C. –Two K-12 educators from Western North Carolina have been selected for Kenan Fellowships to elevate STEM education in their school districts. Adam...