VCU School of Education earns $1.7M federal grant to support STEM learning for middle school students - Based in Virginia and Michigan, the research practice partnership looks to link science and real-world experience for historically marginalized youth

VCU School of Education earns $1.7M federal grant to support STEM learning for middle school students

Nov. 15, 2024

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education has secured a four-year, $1.7 million federal grant to pursue a research project aimed at enhancing science learning opportunities for historically marginalized middle school students.

Organizational Betrayal - How Schools Enable Sexual Misconduct and How to Stop It - Safeguarding students from school employee sexual misconduct requires a systemwide approach, VCU’s Charol Shakeshaft says

Safeguarding students from school employee sexual misconduct requires a systemwide approach, VCU’s Charol Shakeshaft say

Nov. 13, 2024

In her new book, ‘Organizational Betrayal,’ the School of Education professor explores how boundaries are crossed – and the need for a culture of prevention.

VCU awarded $8.8 million for research into employment of individuals with disabilities - Two federal grants to VCU's Rehabiliation Research and Training Center will support five-year studies on employment for transition-age youth and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabiliteis.

VCU awarded $8.8 million for research into employment of individuals with disabilities

Nov. 13, 2024

Two federal grants to VCU’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center will support five-year studies on employment for transition-age youth and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

U.S. Department of Education awards $2.3 million to VCU’s RTR Teacher Residency - The grant from the Teacher Quality Partnership program will support recruitment, preparation and development of the educator workforce in Virginia.

U.S. Department of Education awards $2.3 million to VCU’s RTR Teacher Residency

Nov. 13, 2024

The grant from the Teacher Quality Partnership program will support recruitment, preparation and development of the educator workforce in Virginia.

Using Effect Coding as an Alternative to Reference Categories & Dummy Coding in Regression Analysis: A Gender Identity and Ethnicity Example. Dr. Mario I. Suarez, Associate Professor of Cultural Studies School of Teacher Education & Leadership, Utah State University, Wednesday, November 13th, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  via Zoom Free Registration Required

Critical Quantitative Methodologies Speaker Series, a virtual event

Nov. 13, 2024

Dr. Mario Suárez will speak about “Using Effect Coding as an Alternative to Reference Categories & Dummy Coding in Regression Analysis: A Gender Identity and Ethnicity Example”.

VCU School of Education team advances to finals of the 2024 Global Sustainability Challenge - Led by professor John Fife and doctoral student Margaret Gatongi, the team developed a proposal focusing on coastal ecosystems and community engagement.

VCU School of Education team advances to finals of the 2024 Global Sustainability Challenge

Oct. 29, 2024

Led by professor John Fife and doctoral student Margaret Gatongi, the team developed a proposal focusing on coastal ecosystems and community engagement.

VCU School of Education Department of Educational Leadership Alumni Shine in 2024 10 Under 10 Awards

VCU School of Education Alumni Honored in 10 Under 10 Awards for Impact in Education

Oct. 25, 2024

Among this year’s honorees are three standout alumni associated with the VCU School of Education Department of Educational Leadership.

Michelle Hicks has joined the VCU School of Education as Assistant Professor of Special Education and Disability Policy in the Department of Counseling and Special Education

Welcome Michelle Hicks Visiting Associate Professor of Special Education and Disability Policy

Oct. 25, 2024

The VCU School of Education is pleased to announce that Michelle Hicks, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Counseling and Special Education as a visiting associate professor of special education and disability policy.

VCU professor receives $1.2 million federal grant to train doctoral students in early intervention/early childhood special education. Project REAL, developed by Yaoying Xu in the School of Education, will build cultural competence for emerging educators.

VCU professor receives $1.2 million federal grant to train doctoral students in early intervention/early childhood special education

Oct. 22, 2024

Project REAL, developed by Yaoying Xu in the School of Education, will build cultural competence for emerging educators.

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Arizona State President Michael M. Crow to give inaugural educational leadership talk

Oct. 19, 2024

In a Q&A, Crow previews his Feb. 18 speech that will tackle how ‘to spur creative innovation at every level of our institutions’ as part of a new series created by the School of Education.