Advancing K-12 education through innovation in teaching, learning and leadership, we bring together students, teachers, researchers, policymakers and educational professionals to foster collaborations that improve education for all learners.
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Educators served online since March 2020
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Countries represented in Friday Institute online courses since March 2020
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U.S. states represented in online courses since March
2025 Year in Review
Explore how we advanced K-12 education this year and browse some of our biggest stories of 2025.
When I think of the Friday Institute, I think of support, partnership, collaboration, innovation. When I’m in a box and I need thought leadership on any of those areas, my first turn is to the Friday Institute.
Dr. Anthony Jackson
Superintendent, Chatham County Schools
Strategist and Senior Program Officer Alfred Mays Awarded 2025 Friday Medal
On Nov. 17, 2025, Mays was awarded the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation’s highest honor—the Friday Medal.
The Friday Institute convenes and connects stakeholders to catalyze change and innovation in education. See below for the resources we provide to the groups we serve and partner with.
Built on research-based models of effective professional development, professional learning communities and online communities of practice, our courses focus on job-embedded, peer-supported and self-directed learning.
