NCCU School of Education

08/24/2026

Dr. Tryan L. McMickens is featured in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education for his recent appointment as Interim Associate Dean of the School of Education and Professor of Higher Education. https://jbhe.com/2026/08/new-associate-dean-positions-for-three-faculty-members-at-north-carolina-central-university/

08/21/2026

The NCCU School of Education (SOE) has launched a new initiative, Eagle Educator Monthly Writing Retreats. Dr. Tryan L. McMickens, Professor of Higher Education and Interim Associate Dean of the School of Education, shares that the retreats are intended are to create a shared community and culture of active writing/scholarship for the SOE, to work towards collaborating when synergies exist, and to support and encourage one another. There was good energy, engagement, and productivity as faculty and staff mapped out their scholarly agendas for the academic year and met their writing and scholarly goals.

08/11/2026

Hope Creek Academy is hiring

About the job
Hope Creek Academy is a nonprofit private elementary and secondary school serving neurodivergent students and their families. The school provides a supportive environment that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth to help students achieve long-term success. Programming is designed for learners who benefit from positive reinforcement, movement, reduced stress, remediation, and appropriate challenge. Hope Creek Academy uses multi-sensory, individualized approaches to learning and collaborates closely with families and caregivers. The school community values inclusive practices, respect, and partnership between educators, students, and families.

Role Description The High School Special Education Teacher will design and deliver individualized and small-group instruction for neurodivergent high school students in alignment with state standards and school curricula. This full-time, on-site role in Durham, NC includes planning and adapting lessons, implementing multi-sensory instructional strategies, and differentiating materials to address a range of learning needs and strengths. The teacher will collect and analyze student data, monitor progress toward academic and functional goals, and collaborate with families, related service providers, and colleagues to support each student’s success. Daily responsibilities also include creating a structured, trauma-informed classroom environment, using positive behavior supports, supervising students during school activities, and participating in IEP meetings, staff meetings, and professional development. The teacher will communicate regularly with caregivers and team members to ensure consistent, student-centered support.

Qualifications
Strong knowledge of Special Education and experience teaching students with a range of Disabilities, including neurodivergent learners.
Demonstrated Teaching experience at the Middle School or high school level, with the ability to adapt instruction across content areas.
Excellent Communication skills for collaborating with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Experience developing and implementing IEPs, behavior support plans, and accommodations or modifications.
Ability to use multi-sensory, trauma-informed, and student-centered instructional approaches.
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
State teaching license or eligibility in Special Education (or commitment to obtain within an agreed timeline).
Commitment to inclusive, anti-bias, and non-discriminatory educational practices.
Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and comfort working in a collaborative, team-based school environment.

Taylor Miller
Assistant Director/School Counselor
Hope Creek Academy
[email protected]

04/11/2026

N.C. Central University School of Education’s recent $2.3 million grant will help students improve mental health resources in a state that faces many barriers, according to Jeffery Warren, an associate dean at NCCU’s School of Education. The Health Resources and Services Administration, the orga...

04/08/2026

03/12/2026

Dr. Tryan L. McMickens, Full Professor of Higher Education and Coordinator of the Higher Education Administration Program, received the 2026 NASPA Region III Bob E. Leach Award for Outstanding Service to Students at this year's NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education conference. This recognition is based on these ideals:

- a commitment to personalized student experiences and evidence of successful efforts in humanizing the campus community;
- high quality interaction with individual students and student groups;
- evidence of performance 'above and beyond the call of duty’ while serving multiple roles within the campus community

Leach was the first person of color to serve as NASPA president and the first Black administrator at Florida State University. Leach’s life and career were dedicated to bringing people of different backgrounds together for the purpose of promoting equality for all.

03/05/2026

The Senator Jeanne Lucas Week of Events is a week-long commemoration honoring the life, legacy, and public service of North Carolina Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas. The late Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas was the first Black woman elected to the North Carolina State Senate, whose leadership embodied courage, service, and an unwavering commitment to equity, education, and community empowerment. Senator Lucas, affectionately known as “Queen Jeanne,” was a proud member of NCNW, a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and a tireless champion for children, seniors, women, and underserved communities throughout her historic tenure. This week will be hosted primarily in partnership with North Carolina Central University (NCCU) student organizations, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Durham Section, and other community organizations. We will convene students, scholars, faith and civic leaders, and elected officials for panels, student presentations, and public dialogue grounded in her enduring impact.

This week-long event will feature three days on North Carolina Central University's campus (March 23 - March 25, 2026), with three scholarship contests held then as well. All contest applications close on March 15th.
First, the Black Health Research Poster Contest will take place on March 23rd from 4:00 - 4:50 PM at the NCCU School of Education.

Second, the New Media Contest will take submissions from now until March 15th. The top 3 submissions will be reviewed and judged on March 23rd at 6:00 PM in the NCCU School of Education Auditorium, following the Black Women's Health Panel from 5:00 to 6:00.

Third, the Oratorical Contest will take place on March 25th in the NCCU School of Education Auditorium from 3:00 - 4:00 PM.

Each contest winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the Fall 2026 semester. All contest details are available in the applications, which you can access through the QR code on the Contests Flyer.

RSVP for each day of events here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/senator-jeanne-hopkins-lucas-commemoration-week-4806703?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

02/26/2026

NCCU Higher Education students and faculty presented today at the North Carolina Association for Research in Education (NCARE) meeting