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MERREC announces five new Faculty Fellows

VCU Holmes Scholar Moe Greene wins AACTE award

Bisola Duyile: Impressed by SOE faculty support

Hui Fiona Sun: Multidisciplinary program aids research efforts

Kathryn Dunbar: Teacher’s encouragement inspires career

Breona Walker: Creating more opportunities for the future

Dr. Tameshia Grimes: Impacting K-12 education in central Va.

Artis Gordon: Inspired by his students

Dr. Apugo: new book highlights Black girls in schools

Amanda Woodyard: Small cohort enhances networking

Dr. Naff examines podcasting as a dissemination method

Center’s name change reflects expanded global reach

SOE ranked #10 Best Online Grad Program by U.S. News

Karsyn Boyer: “I knew this would be a good fit”

Two SOE students invited to be Clark Scholars

Brittney Dinac: Support made all the difference

Partnership study tests training for people with disabilities

Karrie Bell: Flexible program fits her schedule

W.T. Grant Foundation awards Dr. Koenka $50K grant

Kiara Lee-Heart: Merging community and scholarly work

Gerron Scott: SOE program aligns with growth goals

In memoriam: Dr. Gary Sarkozi

Mitchell Parry: Building a voice in the community

Two SOE faculty members win AAIDD awards

Jennifer McCluskey: SOE program opens doors

Dean Daire to co-chair group on inclusive education

Dr. Reich examines monuments and historical consciousness

Michelle Hicks: “It's never too late”

Dr. Becker on CBS 6 News: Long-term effects of online learning

Dr. Ferguson wins 2019-20 IWLCA President’s Cup Award

Amani McCoy: A smooth transition to VCU SOE

Dr. Whittenburg wins CEC Student Research Award

SOE alum found supporters and her voice at VCU

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Executive director of the Partnership set to retire

New OER portal: Resources by teachers for teachers

Drs. Zumbrunn, Broda awarded $50K Spencer Foundation grant

Nicole Peterson: BEST in CLASS project “a great match”

Dean Daire named CADREI president

School segregation deepening in Virginia, study finds

Dean Daire: Recruiting, retaining minority educators is key

Office of Strategic Engagement launches new website

Dr. Renée Fleming Mills: Giving back

SOE partners with NASA to engage area students

Dr. Clay, co-author examine “critically relevant civics”

Dean Daire appointed to Ruth Harris Professorship

Dr. Katie Brendli: Supporting greater outcomes

Christine Powell: “Find your passion, and pursue your dream.”

Dr. Clay quoted in article on Inside Higher Ed website

Dr. Alcaine looks at the “home office” in SRA article

MERC releases “Giftedness” literature review and report

W.T. Grant Foundation awards $50K grant to SOE researchers

Child Development Center receives $1.26M DoEd grant

Dr. Philipsen featured in The New York Times

Drs. Shakeshaft, Carlyle, Conley awarded $1.6M CDC grant

Important announcement for Pell Grant students with children

Staff at VALRC provide teachers the tools to grow

Dr. Jones, co-authors examine maker-centered learning

SSA awards $27.7M contract to VCU SOE center

SOE to offer ‘Becoming an Antiracist Educator’ series

Drs. Johnson, Zumbrunn selected as Faculty Fellows

Daire, commission present final report to Governor Northam

Dean Daire featured as guest columnist in University Business

Pitre-Martin to students: “Make a difference, don’t just talk about it"

SOE senior found a way to make summer break more meaningful

Dr. Conley wins 2020 ACES Research Grant Award

Establishing a ‘new normal’ in K-12 schools

VALRC collaboration teaches new skill to adult learners

Dr. Rudasill, co-authors examine student-teacher drawings

RRTC leadership, staff examine interventions for people with ASD

Anna Martinez: “Helping students the best way I can.”

SOE hosts second annual Holmes Scholars Summit

Aug. 28 convocation to feature Petersburg superintendent

Dr. Thoma awarded Presidential Research Quest Fund grant

Three SOE alums receive REAL Challenge Grants

SOE alum Kiara Lee-Heart (Ph.D. ’19) wins Green Eyeshade Award

Are school systems ready to reopen this fall?

Tiffany Freeman: Always listening, always learning

SOE to begin offering minor in education this fall

Drs. Sutherland and McLeod awarded $3.1M NIMH grant

Robyn Hobson (M.T. ’13): “I am strong. I am a fighter.”

Dean Daire: Certifying teachers in African American history

Dr. Xu on how COVID-19 affects students from China

RRTC team examines model that helps students with ASD get jobs

Dr. Siegel-Hawley featured in Chesterfield Observer

VCU Summer Learning Academy is underway

Dr. Reich featured in Christian Science Monitor article

Dr. Abrams looks at impact of data on school reform

Every child counts: Developing Virginia's ELD standards

Dr. Siegel-Hawley featured in Parents Magazine

Dean Daire: Statement on addressing systemic racism

Principal asks for feedback on school nickname

Dean Daire: Reflections on recent events

Educational Leadership: Six Tips for Leading during COVID-19

Dr. Cuba wins SOE Distinguished Dissertation Award

Fa Zhang: SOE a “perfect fit” for her research interests

SOE alum Ashlee Lester featured in NEP

Dr. Alcaine featured on SRA International website

Dr. Staci Carr: Promoting Independence in Children

Dr. Al Byers: Introducing STEM Concepts to Your Kids

Drs. Cormier, Xu and Gomez awarded COVID-19 rapid research grants

Final recipients of COVID-19 funding announced

Dr. Gomez and team awarded COVID-19 rapid research grant

MERC launches new website related to digital equity

An End of Academic Year Message from Dean Daire

Dr. Mueller looks at connecting PE courses to STEM efforts

SOE faculty, staff recognized at virtual celebration

Longtime VCU SOE professor James McMillan to retire

In memoriam: Dr. Michael Stephen Wise

Dr. Bridges: Keep a teamwork focus while working apart

Lori Couch: Top Five Tips for Teaching at Home

Autumn Cabell: The support of faculty – ‘immeasurable’

How VCU faculty and students adapted to remote learning

Dean Daire on how to increase minority scholar success

Keeping your child with autism calm during quarantine

Dr. Misti Mueller: Top Five Tips for Self Care

Drs. Cormier, Xu among first recipients of COVID-19 funding

Dr. Johnson, co-authors look at social determinants of health

SOE senior Janai Santiago featured on CBS 6 News

Drs. Xu and Cormier awarded COVID-19 rapid research grants

Drs. Sutherland, Granger, Broda explore student behavior

Dr. Amanda Hall: Top Five Tips for Virtual Volunteering

Korinthia Nicolai: Impressed by SOE’s research emphasis

Dr. Koenka looks at teaching strategy for middle schoolers

Emily Helmboldt: Top Five Tips for Maintaining Mental Health

Column on equity by Brandt and Dr. Orelove featured in RTD

ACE-IT helps student pursue teaching career

Lisa Winn Bryan: Fulfilling a longtime dream

Dr. Cassandra Willis: Top Five Tips for Homeschooling

Ejana Bennett: Better education for marginalized students

Dwight VanRossum (M.T. ‘04): A leader with a purpose

Innovative Teacher Pipeline ready for its second year

Connecting in a time of social distance

Child Development Center remains community focused

Dr. Becker offers tips for online teaching and learning

VCU SOE among five universities to release STEM white paper

SOE ranked #16 Best Public Grad Program by U.S. News

Dr. Wilson on ABC 8 News: Remote learning at VCU

Travon Griffin: ‘I want to help children succeed’

SOE student ambassador connects with students

Joshua Gentry (M.T. ‘14): Advice from brother fuels career choice

Dr. Shakeshaft wins AERA Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Ferguson to participate in congressional briefing

Dr. Love: the impact of whiteness on students of color

Documentary premier cancelled, to be rescheduled

Dr. Hermann named an ACA Fellow

Sofia Wainwright: Be the reason someone feels proud

Dr. Gibson: 2020 ACA Extended Research Award recipient

SOE graduate ambassador finds communication is key

Morgan Hanley: ‘Help each child find their passion’

New associate dean to join VCU SOE in July

Teachers of Color Conference featured on CBS 6

Local students visit State Capitol as part of STEM grant

Ashley Cox: Expanding the VCU RAMily into Austin, Texas

SOE launches center focused on K-12 STEM education

Denisha Scott: Studying abroad changes life trajectory

Dr. Thoma looks at employment for youth with disabilities

Bettina Love to speak on social justice, equitable classrooms

Doctoral student wins international award

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2020 Research Colloquium

Emma Pollard: Right where she’s supposed to be

An introduction to ‘Courageous Conversations: Beyond Diversity’

In memoriam: Virginia A. Arnold

ACE-IT in College: Scholarships available & deadline extended!

Q&A with Dr. Siegel-Hawley in RTD

Johnson: “Be the reason your students come to school.”

SOE to host VEA Teachers of Color Conference

Stevara Clark: Connection, sisterhood and mentorship

WTOP - DC-area colleges and U.S. News online rankings

SOE ranked #8 Best Online Grad Program by U.S. News

Exposing unfair treatment of black girls in schools

Cheryl Lewis Burke: Born to teach. Destined to lead.

SOE awarded $375,000 VDOE grant

Cormier receives Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

2019 RTD People of the Year: Medina and Robinson

Byers invited to view launch at Kennedy Space Center

December commencement marks end of semester

Barack Obama Elementary students learn about VCU

VCU SOE strengthening ties with universities in China

SOE alum named executive director of CodeRVA

VCU and SOE commencements to be held Dec. 14

Doctoral student accepted to selective research seminar

ACE-IT in College program featured in RTD

SOE's Ph.D. in Counselor Education program wins prestigious award

SOE alum and students win 'Hamilton' tickets

SOE students sharpen networking skills

SOE co-authors explore roles, challenges of cultural brokers

Summers abroad yield new perspectives, fresh ideas

Dr. Conley looks at effects of social support on sexual assault

Dean's Series: Pathways to Becoming an Educator

SOE’s newest center officially open

SOE faculty, staff complete VCU Leadership Program

Rodney Robinson named 2019 Alumni Star

Melissa Cuba: English learners and special education in Virginia

Grandin speaks on value of neurodiversity

SOE deepens collaboration with UIC in China

Dr. Wehman receives two research awards totaling $8.8M

Dean Daire to receive Distinguished Alumni Award

Dr. Javaid Siddiqi: What balance looks like

SOE featured at China-U.S. Educational Conference

Video: International student shares ‘my life’ at VCU SOE

Dr. Conley achieves ‘first’ in counseling field

Angela Allen: Continuing a family legacy

Child Development Center achieves new accreditation term

SOE wins three awards at 2019 ACES Conference

Drs. Siegel-Hawley and Bridges featured in RTD

SOE hosts summit to set STEM blueprint for the future

Event at Science Museum helps SOE researchers impact policy

Drs. Chow and Koenka awarded early career APA grants

SOE receives $2.3M grant to support training SPED scholars

SOE celebrates students at Scholarship & Awards Ceremony

SOE joins national effort to recruit, retain black teachers

Q&A with Joanne Huebner on adult literacy

New SOE center to promote 'education beyond borders'

RTR benefits touted in Richmond magazine

SOE, Life Sciences awarded $447,000 NOAA grant

Walker tells faculty, students: “Believe, empathize, learn, love”

Dr. Philipsen: “Transformative” program begins

Scholarship & Awards Ceremony to be held Oct. 1

SOE center works to address adult literacy crisis

Welcome new faculty to SOE

Dr. Scott explores experience of black males in special education

CTI grant aims to improve transfer student success

Dr. Castro presents on 'Closing the Teacher Equity Gap'

Dr. Johnson and co-authors explore opioid crisis via YouTube

MERC grant focuses on culturally responsive teaching practices

Dr. Scott quoted in article in Education Week

Portia Newman: ‘Everything I want – all in one place’

MERC podcast series focuses on educational equity

Robinson encourages faculty and students: “Find your why”

School district secessions deepen racial segregation

Race, ethnicity event on Sep. 19 to feature VDOE’s Leah Walker

Dr. Bae honored at VCU Convocation

Column by SOE alum Kiara Lee-Heart in RTD

Dean Daire named to African American Education panel

SOE Convocation on Aug. 30 to feature National Teacher of the Year

Dr. Bae to be honored at VCU Convocation on Aug. 29

SOE hosts inaugural Holmes Scholars Summit

Welcome new iCubed scholars

Obama Foundation board member to speak at VCU

Dr. Byers named to Virginia STEM Education Commission

New MERC study shows racial gaps in discipline

RTD spotlights SOE's Career Switcher Program

Dean Daire quoted in Washington Post article

Dr. Becker quoted in article on Open Syllabus Project

Dr. Bridges on CBS 6: RPS rezoning plans

Drs. Bridges and Siegel-Hawley on WCVE-FM's Learning Curve

MERC report explores racial disparities in school discipline

Dean Daire urges immediate action to help schools

AAIDD names Drs. Thoma and Scott co-editors of Inclusion

Senegal Mabry to speak at RTR residency year launch event

Dr. Granger receives grant to improve outcomes for children

Adult education conference to focus on access, equity

Dr. Siegel-Hawley quoted in N.Y. Times article

Summer Institute promotes equitable outcomes for students

Dr. Bae receives $1M grant to improve STEM learning

SOE launches undergrad programs thanks to faculty, staff

SOE alum named dean of students at Bowdoin College

SOE to begin offering five undergraduate degrees

Students impact Hopewell's move to year-round schools

Teacher to open coffee shop employing people with disabilities

Literacy program inspires a generation of young readers

Emiola Oyefuga receives Black History in the Making award

SOE visits United International College in Zhuhai, China

Dr. Parkhouse, Massaro explore social justice teaching methods

Dr. Wilson selected for Summer Research Institute at Oxford

SOE launches new "Pathways to Teaching" program

90% of educators face challenging childhood behaviors

Introducing elementary schoolers to VCU

Dr. Zumbrunn's software helps K-12 students with writing

SOE faculty and staff recognized at annual luncheon

Dr. Jones looks at the effects of a virtual-based class

Caroline students win big at regional solar car competition

Graduation ceremony marks the end of the academic year

Today is VCU SOE Giving Day

SOE alum Rodney Robinson: National Teacher of the Year

Article by VCU SOE doctoral student featured in RT-D

Risha Berry: Structural racism's impact on persons of color

SOE working toward launch of undergraduate programs

Lecture to explore the preschool-to-prison pipeline

Kendra Cabler: Advocating for those with the greatest need

Creating connections to meaningful lives

Ashley High: A day with an ACE-IT in College student

Dr. Stemhagen: Philosophy meets practicality

Dr. Tameshia Grimes: SOE lives up to its reputation

Save the Date of April 24: SOE’s First Ever Giving Day

Wes Hillyard: Online program offers personal touch

SOE ranked #11 Best Public Grad Program by U.S. News

Dean Daire named an ACA Fellow

RTR on CBS 6: Recruiting teachers from universities

SOE ranked #3 Best Online Grad Program by U.S. News

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Dr. Tefera examines the impact of grit on students of color

Author of 'Striving in Common' to Speak at Colloquium

2019 Research Colloquium

Cassandra Willis: A father's sacrifice; a daughter's calling

Dr. Wehman featured as panelist in RTD Public Square on autism

Cassandra Willis receives Jane West SPARK Award

Faculty can use Spit for Science data in research and teaching

Sonja Johnson-Blaziak: Program provides practical experience

Dr. Hurst looks at organizational identity during a merger

Dean Daire to speak at equity and social justice event

VCU's education school has received its largest donation

Family Day brings out SOE volunteers

$1.75M gift to fund School of Education scholarships

SOE building world-class partnerships

DEI Committee: Continuing the conversation

Laura Gariepy: flexible program aimed at student success

Amber Hornbarger (M.T. ‘17): HCPS Teacher of the Year

Kaitlyn Siedlarczyk (M.T. ’15): Leveling the playing field

Dr. Gnilka looks at stress and coping among counselors

Dr. Naff's push for practical research on education

Dr. Hargraves honors a colleague's memory

Jean Thomas (M.T. '77) supports SOE students

Evandra Catherine named Holmes Scholar of the Month

December commencement marks end of semester

Dr. Wehman featured as RTD guest columnist

Dr. Broda examines the impact of "light-touch" interventions

SOE facilitates STEM discussion with White House advisor

VCU 50: Commemorating History Symposium

VCU and SOE commencements to be held Dec. 8

2018 Alumni Survey: Make your voice heard!

Dr. Siegel-Hawley examines suburban school secession

Laurie Duncan (M.Ed. '07): Three loves converge

PPD grants target improved outcomes

SOE, Life Sciences explore collaboration opportunities

Edwin Achola (Ph.D. '13/E) named to Alumni 10 Under 10

SOE signs agreement with United International College

Martha Mock (M.Ed. '92) receives national award

Brionna Nomi named to Style Weekly's Top 40 Under 40

Dr. Shakeshaft among A&M's 2018 Outstanding Alumni

PPD's Kayla Diggs Brody launches mural tour side gig

Rodney Robinson (M.Ed. '11) 2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year

RTR receives nearly $5M grant to expand STEM training

Burkett recognized at annual service awards reception

Dean Daire speaks at educator briefing in D.C.

Kamras, Bhagat encourage stronger connections with Richmond's children

Virginia Palencia: "This is my degree – and my family's, too."

Michael Lee Schad: Seeking equality and equity in education

Amy Harr (M.Ed. '15): Adding polish to passion

Annette Bennett (Ed.D. '17): The capstone of a career

Erin Stehle: The right time. The right place.

Bryce Deering: A clear advantage

Evan Flynn (M.Ed. '18) comes full circle

Reginald Stroble: Committed to success

Josh Bearman (M.T. '13): Preparation leads to appreciation

Wilder Symposium on Oct. 3 to include Dr. Siegel-Hawley

"You will shape the hearts and minds of our future leaders."

Ashley Dunnaway (M.T. '16) New Elementary Teacher of the Year

$3M grant expands STEM female faculty advancement at VCU

Dr. Bae exploring ways to improve science education in urban schools

MERC podcasts tell how Richmond teachers connect with students

New associate dean for research and faculty development joins SOE

Dr. Sutherland receives $3.29M BEST in CLASS grant

Dr. Scott on how schools can recruit and retain black male teachers

VCU Cognition and Learning Lab students developing broad skill sets

Issue of race in education sparks lively dialogue at SOE panel event

"Use your talents to change the world"

Report: Richmond housing, schools continue to be segregated

Summer Institute in Richmond focuses on equity & achievement gaps

$1.2M gift to create new professorship

Making an impact through planned giving

Scholarship provides extra push for student to complete internship

Friendship, foresight leads to educator’s generous planned gift

Smart solutions that transform

Program fosters practical experience for student-teachers

Anna Lou Schaberg named 2017 Alumni Star

Brittany Jones (M.T. '16): A perfect storm

Olubowale Emiola Oyefuga: A long way from home

Amy Taloma (M.Ed. '10): The people we meet along the way

Audrey Claravall (M.Ed. '12): The science and art of teaching

Holly Whistler (M.Ed. '05): Well-prepared for a rewarding career

Jim Jenkins (M.Ed. '79): Looking back with gratitude

Sondra Snidow (M.Ed. '06): Teaching while learning

Greenlee Naughton (Ed.L.D. '16): A lifelong learner

Zandra D. Rawlinson: A leader and a learner

STEM in Sports: Making learning fun

Grant to promote STEM applications in high needs schools

LaunchPad in the News

Face to face

LaunchPAD guides doctoral students toward success

Sharing Interest in History, Politics through Richmond Teacher Residency

Catching up with the new dean

Rachel Levy: In pursuit of equity and social justice

Finances impact aspiring teachers' choices, report finds

SOE hosts inaugural Ruth Harris Scholars Orientation

Dr. Cormier one of only 18 to receive VCU’s PeRQ funding