School of Education
The Virginia Tech School of Education is a global catalyst for individual and social transformation through education, applied research, and advocacy. We take pride in challenging the status quo, and developing best practices in education. With world class programs for prospective teachers, educational leaders, mental health counselors, and leaders in higher education, there are many paths to a rewarding career serving our communities and the greater good.
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196
2021-2022
Total Graduates
~ $ 18 million
in Externally Funded
Research
3:1
Doctoral Students to
Faculty Ratio
Value/$
M.A. or M.S. + Teacher Licensure = higher starting salary
87%
Teacher Prep Grads
accepting teaching positions
2009-2019
95%
Teachers continuing in profession through 2nd year
2015-2019
We are servant leaders.
We are committed to Virginia Tech's Motto, "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve). We work with partners in education, counseling and community mental health, business, and industry to meet the needs of our region and beyond.
We are teacher-scholars.
We are committed to high-impact undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education practices. We pursue rigorous and active programs of research designed to build knowledge and make a positive difference in our communities of practice and the world.
We are champions of lifelong learning.
We are committed to research and practice that challenges the status quo, includes the voices and experiences of underrepresented populations, and expands opportunity and access to ongoing learning and the improved health and well-being of all.
School of Education News
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Expert shares tips for spotting and addressing bullying , articleVirginia Tech expert Sarah Henry offers tips for spotting the signs a child is struggling socially, and outlines steps parents can take to help.
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Somiah Lattimore named executive director of the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs , articleLattimore will replace Sean Collins, who has been serving as the interim director since 2023.
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In memoriam: Vicki Baker, fiscal technician, School of Education , articleBaker worked at Virginia Tech for 17 years and spent the entirety of her time at the university in the School of Education.
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Dana Robertson named director of School of Education , articleRobertson, professor of reading and literacy at the university since 2021, is a former literacy specialist and coach whose research includes professional learning and coaching and working with teachers and children to advance evidence-based and equitable instructional practices.
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Experts available: Wildfires and flooding, AI executive order and in the classroom, keeping kids off screens, and more , articleExperts from Virginia Tech can discuss news in the headlines, including causes of wildfires and their impact on air quality and flooding, the expected executive order on AI, integrating AI in the classroom, how to keep teens engaged over the summer, and more.
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AI in the classroom: Tools, training, and the future of education , articleLike most of the students in their classroom, teachers are also embracing AI. Educators' use of generative AI rose from 51 percent to 67 percent between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, according to K-12 Dive. Now, Microsoft and OpenAI, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers, are launching an AI training program for educators. Virginia Tech faculty are on the forefront of AI in education, helping to build digital literacy with tools and training.
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