School of Education
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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, through our commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice. 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, diversity, equity, and social justice.
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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Article ItemFor 20 years, School Leaders Institute has helped shape the future of education in Virginia , article
The Virginia Tech Roanoke Center program has developed a robust pipeline of skilled school administrators from more than three-quarters of school divisions across the commonwealth.
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Article ItemBack-to-school story ideas: Transitioning back to a routine, cell phone-free schools, importance of STEM, and more , article
Virginia Tech has experts available to speak on back-to-school topics ranging from cell phones in school, nutrition standards, the importance of STEM education, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech professor's research influences a historic expansion of Medicare’s mental health coverage , article
In the last six months, the United States has seen the largest expansion of Medicare’s mental health coverage in history – and a Virginia Tech professor helped make it happen.
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Article ItemFaculty research informs classroom design for all learners , article
Virginia Tech students who identify as neuroatypical, having one or a combination of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, Asperger's, or anxiety, shared their classroom experiences with faculty in the School of Education and the School of Design.
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Article ItemKen Potter honored with emeritus status , article
Potter made significant contributions to the study and application of innovative technologies in instructional settings and the design and development of electronic performance systems to support online learning.
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Article ItemKatherine Cennamo honored with emerita status , article
Cennamo, a member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 27 years, focused her scholarship on the application of learning theories to instructional products, in particular, video-based learning.
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