External Awards
Spires, H. (2016 - 2019). Teaching and Leading Literacy: Preparing the Next Generation of Literacy Specialists. Ragland Foundation, $75,000.
Spires, H. (2014 - 2016). Suzhou North America High School: Connecting to the Future, Wuzhong Group, $1,467, 980.
Spires, H. (2013-2014). Suzhou North American High School Design. Global Education Institute, RTP, $19,995.
Kleiman, G., Maloney, A., Spires, H., & Corn, J. (2013-2014). MOOCs for Educators. Hewlett Foundation, $600,000.
Spires, H., Lee, J., & Young, C. (2011-2012). New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute. NC Department of Public Instruction, IMPACT 5, $107,000.
Spires, H. (2010). Having Our Say: Students' View of the Graduation Project. NC Business Committee for Education, $1000.
Spires, H. (2010). New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute (NLI2010Beijing). Beijing Royal School, Beijing, China, $20,000.
Spires, H., & Lee, J. (2007-Present). New Literacies Collaborative. Sponsored by Friday Institute, NCBCE, & BB&T http://www.newlit.org
Lester, J. & Spires, H. (2008 - 2011). The Narrative Theatre – A Creativity Enhancement Environment. NSF, Creative IT, $780,000.
Lester, J., Spires, H., Nietfeld, J., & Minogue, J. (2008-2012). Developing Science Problem-Solving Skills and Engagement Through Intelligent Game-Based Learning Environments, NSF, DRK-12, $2,500,000.
Lester, J., Spires, H. A., & Nietfeld, J. (2007-2010). Pedagogical Agents for Dynamic High-Performance Inquiry-Based Science Learning Environments. National Science Foundation Advanced Learning Technologies Program, $600,000.
Spires, H.A. (2000-2003). Literacy Junction: Teachers Onboard and Online Using Technology for Literacy Instruction. Kenan Institute, $75,000.
Spires, H.A. (1999-2001). Literacy Junction: Teachers Onboard and Online Using Technology for Literacy Instruction. BellSouth Foundation, $75,000.
Park, J., Spires, H., Vasu, E. & Gerler, E. (1999-2003). MentorNet: A Consortium of North Carolina IHEs, School Systems, and Teachers Partnering to Prepare Future Teachers to become Proficient, Critical Users of Instructional Technology. U.S. Department of Education, $1,077,000.
Spires, H. & Pope, C. (1999-2003). Subcontracted partnership with the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, Digital Resource Centers: Transforming Teacher Education, $79,100.
Lester, J., Converse, S., Fitzgerald, P., Spires, H. & Mayer, R. (1997-2001). Animated Pedagogical Agents for Constructivist Learning Environments. National Science Foundation, $600,472.
Spires, H. (1997-98). North Carolina Partnership for Accelerated Schools. $20,000, Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Spires, H. & Pope, C. (1996-97). North Carolina Partnership for Accelerated Schools. $200,000, Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Spires, H. & Bitting, P. (1995-96). North Carolina Partnership for Accelerated Schools. $200,000, Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Spires, H. & Bitting, P. (1994-95). Accelerated Schools Project. $30,000 from NCDPI to assist with the development of the N.C. Partnership for Accelerated Schools.
Spires, H. (1986-87). Retention of University Minority Students. $27,000, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
Spires, H. (1985-86). Retention of University Minority Students. $18,000, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
Spires, H. (2014 - 2016). Suzhou North America High School: Connecting to the Future, Wuzhong Group, $1,467, 980.
Spires, H. (2013-2014). Suzhou North American High School Design. Global Education Institute, RTP, $19,995.
Kleiman, G., Maloney, A., Spires, H., & Corn, J. (2013-2014). MOOCs for Educators. Hewlett Foundation, $600,000.
Spires, H., Lee, J., & Young, C. (2011-2012). New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute. NC Department of Public Instruction, IMPACT 5, $107,000.
Spires, H. (2010). Having Our Say: Students' View of the Graduation Project. NC Business Committee for Education, $1000.
Spires, H. (2010). New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute (NLI2010Beijing). Beijing Royal School, Beijing, China, $20,000.
Spires, H., & Lee, J. (2007-Present). New Literacies Collaborative. Sponsored by Friday Institute, NCBCE, & BB&T http://www.newlit.org
Lester, J. & Spires, H. (2008 - 2011). The Narrative Theatre – A Creativity Enhancement Environment. NSF, Creative IT, $780,000.
Lester, J., Spires, H., Nietfeld, J., & Minogue, J. (2008-2012). Developing Science Problem-Solving Skills and Engagement Through Intelligent Game-Based Learning Environments, NSF, DRK-12, $2,500,000.
Lester, J., Spires, H. A., & Nietfeld, J. (2007-2010). Pedagogical Agents for Dynamic High-Performance Inquiry-Based Science Learning Environments. National Science Foundation Advanced Learning Technologies Program, $600,000.
Spires, H.A. (2000-2003). Literacy Junction: Teachers Onboard and Online Using Technology for Literacy Instruction. Kenan Institute, $75,000.
Spires, H.A. (1999-2001). Literacy Junction: Teachers Onboard and Online Using Technology for Literacy Instruction. BellSouth Foundation, $75,000.
Park, J., Spires, H., Vasu, E. & Gerler, E. (1999-2003). MentorNet: A Consortium of North Carolina IHEs, School Systems, and Teachers Partnering to Prepare Future Teachers to become Proficient, Critical Users of Instructional Technology. U.S. Department of Education, $1,077,000.
Spires, H. & Pope, C. (1999-2003). Subcontracted partnership with the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, Digital Resource Centers: Transforming Teacher Education, $79,100.
Lester, J., Converse, S., Fitzgerald, P., Spires, H. & Mayer, R. (1997-2001). Animated Pedagogical Agents for Constructivist Learning Environments. National Science Foundation, $600,472.
Spires, H. (1997-98). North Carolina Partnership for Accelerated Schools. $20,000, Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Spires, H. & Pope, C. (1996-97). North Carolina Partnership for Accelerated Schools. $200,000, Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Spires, H. & Bitting, P. (1995-96). North Carolina Partnership for Accelerated Schools. $200,000, Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Spires, H. & Bitting, P. (1994-95). Accelerated Schools Project. $30,000 from NCDPI to assist with the development of the N.C. Partnership for Accelerated Schools.
Spires, H. (1986-87). Retention of University Minority Students. $27,000, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
Spires, H. (1985-86). Retention of University Minority Students. $18,000, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
Internal Awards
Spires, H. (2010-2012). Digital Literacies: What Teachers Know and Do. Funded by NCSU Strategic Research Fund, $20,000.
Spires, H. (2003). Friday Institute Design and Development Grant. $80,000, Provost Office, NC State University.
Spires, H. (1999). Content Area Literacy: Creating an Online Graduate Course. $13,000, University of North Carolina General Administration.
Spires, H., Fitzgerald, P. & Lester, J. (1998-99). The StoryTeller: Using Animated Pedagogical Agents for Middle School Literacy Development. $10,000, NC State Extension Office.
Lester, J., Fitzgerald, P. & Spires, H. (1998-99). Animated Pedagogical Agents for Constructivist Learning Environments. $40,000. NC State University, Provost Office.
Spires, H. (1995). Professional Development Award to present research at the American Educational Research Association in San Francisco, CA, $300, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1993). Project Dialogue: Critical Literacy through Telecommunications. NCSU Mini-Grant, $1000.
Spires, H. (1992). Professional Development Award to present research at the American Educational Research Association in San Francisco, CA, $400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1990-91). Prior Knowledge Activation: Effects on Text Comprehension and Comprehension Monitoring. Small Grants School-Based Research Program, $8500, University of North Carolina System.
Spires, H. (1990). Professional Development Award to present research at the American Educational Research Association in Boston, MA, $400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1990). Effects of a Prior Knowledge Activation Strategy on Reading and Writing Processes. Organized Research Fund, $21, 450, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1989). Professional Development Award to present research at the American Educational Research Association in San Francisco, CA, $400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1988-89). Effects of a Cooperative Learning Strategy on Comprehension of Expository and Narrative Prose. Faculty Research and Professional Development Award, $3175, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1988). Professional Development Award to present research at the International Reading Association in Toronto, Canada, $400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1988-89). Effects of Degrees of Content-Specific Prior Knowledge on Free and Cued Recall. Graduate Research Assistantship Award, $6400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1988-89). Mini-Lab for College Developmental Reading. NCSU Mini-Grant $1000.
Spires, H. (1987-88). Direct Instruction in Notetaking. NCSU Mini-Grant, $1000.
Spires, H. (1987-88). Explicit Instruction in Reading Comprehension: A Cognitive and Metacognitive Approach. Special Research Award, $3200, NCSU.
Spires, H. (2003). Friday Institute Design and Development Grant. $80,000, Provost Office, NC State University.
Spires, H. (1999). Content Area Literacy: Creating an Online Graduate Course. $13,000, University of North Carolina General Administration.
Spires, H., Fitzgerald, P. & Lester, J. (1998-99). The StoryTeller: Using Animated Pedagogical Agents for Middle School Literacy Development. $10,000, NC State Extension Office.
Lester, J., Fitzgerald, P. & Spires, H. (1998-99). Animated Pedagogical Agents for Constructivist Learning Environments. $40,000. NC State University, Provost Office.
Spires, H. (1995). Professional Development Award to present research at the American Educational Research Association in San Francisco, CA, $300, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1993). Project Dialogue: Critical Literacy through Telecommunications. NCSU Mini-Grant, $1000.
Spires, H. (1992). Professional Development Award to present research at the American Educational Research Association in San Francisco, CA, $400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1990-91). Prior Knowledge Activation: Effects on Text Comprehension and Comprehension Monitoring. Small Grants School-Based Research Program, $8500, University of North Carolina System.
Spires, H. (1990). Professional Development Award to present research at the American Educational Research Association in Boston, MA, $400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1990). Effects of a Prior Knowledge Activation Strategy on Reading and Writing Processes. Organized Research Fund, $21, 450, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1989). Professional Development Award to present research at the American Educational Research Association in San Francisco, CA, $400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1988-89). Effects of a Cooperative Learning Strategy on Comprehension of Expository and Narrative Prose. Faculty Research and Professional Development Award, $3175, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1988). Professional Development Award to present research at the International Reading Association in Toronto, Canada, $400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1988-89). Effects of Degrees of Content-Specific Prior Knowledge on Free and Cued Recall. Graduate Research Assistantship Award, $6400, NCSU.
Spires, H. (1988-89). Mini-Lab for College Developmental Reading. NCSU Mini-Grant $1000.
Spires, H. (1987-88). Direct Instruction in Notetaking. NCSU Mini-Grant, $1000.
Spires, H. (1987-88). Explicit Instruction in Reading Comprehension: A Cognitive and Metacognitive Approach. Special Research Award, $3200, NCSU.
Not Funded
Spires, H., Lester, J., & Nietfeld, J. (unfunded). Using Pedagogical Agents to Scaffold Online Reading Comprehension in Upper Elementary Classrooms. IES, Education Technology, Goal Two, $1,500,000.
Lester, J., Spires, H., Nietfeld, J., & Minogue, J. (unfunded). Scaling Up Game-based Learning with Elementary Science Students. NSF, $4,000,000.
Lester, J., Spires, H., Nietfeld, J., & Minogue, J. (not funded). Sage: Transforming Elementary Science Education with Classroom-Centric Game-based Learning Education. NSF, DR-K12, $3,000,000.
Lester, J., Spires, H., Nietfeld, J., & Minogue, J. (unfunded). Scaling Up Game-based Learning with Elementary Science Students. NSF, $4,000,000.
Lester, J., Spires, H., Nietfeld, J., & Minogue, J. (not funded). Sage: Transforming Elementary Science Education with Classroom-Centric Game-based Learning Education. NSF, DR-K12, $3,000,000.