Recent News

Dr. Scott to be honored at VCU Convocation on Sep. 2

New assistant professor to join SOE in August

Making positive change: ADVANCE-IT program continues

Partnership program featured on AUCD website

SOE students’ project leads to new policy at VCU Health

Pandemic, recession dispelled myths about IDD, study finds

Dr. Portia Newman wins SOE Distinguished Dissertation Award

SOE alumna named executive director of NACADA

SOE researchers to work on $4.49M BEST in CLASS grant

Dr. Naff appointed to advisory committee for gifted education

“Special” ceremony honors Special Education graduates

Dr. Kim McKnight named director of Center for Teacher Leadership

RTR Residency program featured in Richmond Free Press

In memoriam: Dr. Susan Leone

Va. students to compete in VCU-hosted STEM competition

SOE faculty aim to improve partnerships with new grant

Vu Pham: Woodson HS Virtual Visit offers new perspective

Dr. Alcaine to co-lead series on pre-award grant process

VCU’s GEO, SOE awarded 100K Innovation Fund grant

Dr. Stanley featured in Richmond Family Magazine

Dr. de Oliveira looks at language-based content instruction

Ashley Bland: 2021 RPS Teacher of the Year

Engaging middle schoolers during the pandemic

Dr. Castro examines teacher preparation pathways

What is VDOE T/TAC at VCU?

Dr. Naff featured on CBS 6’s ‘Virginia This Morning’

Isaiah Young: ‘A remarkable person with a bright future’

Dr. Gibson: 2021 Thomas J. Sweeney award recipient

SOE faculty and staff recognized at annual awards celebration

Lindai Xie: SOE international student ambassador

Dr. Becker authors RTD column on digital equity in education

Mikala Swank: ‘All students would benefit from this program’

MERC report: Making Advanced Placement more equitable

PACME awards recognize those ‘who are willing to go deep’

Researchers shed light on segregation in Virginia schools

Dr. Siegel-Hawley featured in Virginia Mercury

Amber Brown Ruiz: Impressed by “community feeling”

‘Special people’ help VCU’s CDC team navigate the pandemic

Dean Daire selected for PACME leadership award

Gov. Ralph Northam proclaims today ‘RTR Day’

Katherine Peppers: Building on her undergraduate degree

‘Learning and development across the lifespan’

Class of 2021: Portia Newman

Dr. Clay to serve as co-facilitator at AERA presidential panel

Samantha Salama: Accessible and inclusive education for all

Dr. Alcaine to lead upcoming NORDP webinar discussion

Dr. Xu: Statement on Anti-Asian Discrimination, Hate Crimes

Rachel Levy: In pursuit of equity and social justice

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

Office of Strategic Engagement featured in Richmond magazine

Melody Jacobs: ‘Part of the journey is enjoying it’

RRTC featured in Style Weekly article on the pandemic

Grants aim to prevent adverse childhood experiences, trauma

Dr. Siegel-Hawley featured on NBC12 website

‘Lifting a city up from inside the classroom’

Advisory council issues recommendations on equity

SOE faculty, staff to be honored for years of service

Finances impact aspiring teachers' choices, report finds

Daniel Lindstrom: SOE program aids career shift

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

Apply for VCU School of Education scholarships today!

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