LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

About our partners

LEARN NC works with a variety of organizations throughout North Carolina and across the United States to bring teachers the best available classroom content and professional development.

Featured resources

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Biltmore Company
The Biltmore Company owns and operates the Biltmore Estate in Asheville and has shared "virtual tours" of the estate with teachers via LEARN NC. [more]

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CareerStart
CareerStart is a program that aims to help students make connections between the academic curriculum and future careers, created by a partnership among the Schools of Education and Social Work at UNC - Chapel Hill, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school district,... [more]

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Eastern North Carolina Digital Library, East Carolina University
Part of East Carolina University's Digital Collections, the Eastern North Carolina Digital Library contains artifacts, maps, full-text digital books, and other educational materials related to the history of Eastern North Carolina. The Eastern North Carolina... [more]

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Hunter Library at Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University's Hunter Library houses print books, e-books, media, music, and more to support WCU's academic community. Hunter Library has contributed resources to LEARN NC, most notably from its Craft Revival Project, a digital collection that... [more]

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Kenan Fellows Program
The Kenan Fellows Program of North Carolina State University is designed to: Develop teacher leaders in the classrooms across North Carolina and advance the art of teaching Enrich teachers' content knowledge in mathematics, science and technology through strategic... [more]

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National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution
The National Museum of the American Indian, part of the Smithsonian Institution, showcases exhibitions at its locations in Washington, D.C. and New York City, and makes digital exhibits available on its website. The museum's exhibitions use art, artifacts,... [more]
National Research Center on Rural Education Support
The National Research Center on Rural Education Support (NRCRES) was established by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Through this grant a team of 20 researchers will conduct research studies... [more]
NC ECHO
North Carolina ECHO, Exploring Cultural Heritage Online, is the World Wide Web's doorway to the special collections of North Carolina's libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and other cultural institutions. It is an evolving statewide, collaborative... [more]
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources / Office of Archives and History
Part of the Department of Cultural Resources, the North Carolina Office of Archives and History serves to preserve the state's historic resources and cultural identity by collecting archival materials, publishing works on North Carolina history, protecting... [more]
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) strives to preserve and protect the state's natural resources. The organization administers programs to regulate air quality, water quality, and public health, and provides educational... [more]
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
NCDPI's Curriculum and School Reform Division has partnered with LEARN NC on numerous projects including online publishing of instructional resources and delivery of professional development, online and face-to-face. LEARN NC has also developed and hosted... [more]
North Carolina in the World
North Carolina in the World is a statewide collaborative effort to strengthen K–12 international education. At the request of Gov. Mike Easley, the University of North Carolina's Center for International Understanding (NCCIU) coordinates the effort. More... [more]
North Carolina State University / D.H. Hill Library, Special Collections
The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) at North Carolina State University collects rare and unique materials to support the university's research and teaching. The SCRC has partnered with LEARN NC to develop lesson plans that explore various aspects... [more]

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Research Laboratories of Archaeology
Research Laboratories of Archaeology (RLA) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the leading institutes for archaeological teaching and research in the South. RLA supports faculty and students in North Carolina and around the world and... [more]

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Thinkfinity
Thinkfinity, supported by the Verizon Foundation, provides high-quality web-based content and professional development to teachers and students. Its goal is to improve student achievement in traditional classroom settings and beyond by providing high-quality... [more]

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UNC Libraries / Documenting the American South
Documenting the American South (DocSouth), a digital publishing initiative sponsored by the University Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, provides access to digitized primary materials that offer Southern perspectives on American history... [more]
UNC Libraries / North Carolina Collection
Part of the University Library Special Collections at UNC-Chapel Hill, the North Carolina Collection documents North Carolina's history, literature, and culture by collecting written works, photographs, and artifacts. The North Carolina Collection is a partner... [more]

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Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation funds projects that accomplish systemic reform and have North Carolina-wide impact. With its funding and with support from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, LEARN NC manages and hosts the North Carolina Professional... [more]