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The VCU School of Education, home to nearly 1,000 students and over 20,000 alumni, proudly ranks 15th among public schools of education in U.S. We lead transformative research and prepare innovative educators, counselors, and leaders to address critical challenges, from educator shortages to disability advocacy and workforce development, empowering students and our communities.

SAVE THE DATE!Mark your calendars now for our annual Dyslexia Symposium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, on VCU's Monroe P...
04/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars now for our annual Dyslexia Symposium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, on VCU's Monroe Park campus at 301 West Main, Richmond, VA 23284.

Hosted by the VCU School of Education and T/TAC, attendees will enjoy a keynote speaker, lunch, breakout sessions, vendor tables, and networking—plus 4 hours of professional development!

This annual symposium, funded by the Ruth Harris Professorship and open to students, educators, advocates, and the general public, provides research and resources to support students with dyslexia. The Dyslexia Symposium is a unique opportunity for families, early career and veteran professionals, and students to come together and delve into dyslexia and language disorders. Whether you attend in person or virtually, you can look forward to a day filled with valuable insights and learning.

More details coming soon: bit.ly/DyslexiaVCU

SOE’s Tomika Ferguson Receives 2026 PACME AwardsPLEASE JOIN US in congratulating Tomika Ferguson, Associate Dean of Stud...
04/14/2026

SOE’s Tomika Ferguson Receives 2026 PACME Awards
PLEASE JOIN US in congratulating Tomika Ferguson, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Community Engagement, for being a recipient of the Academic and Administrative Leadership Award at the Monday night’s Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME) ceremony. Ferguson also received the Riese-Melton Award, recognizing contributions that advance cross-cultural relations.

The PACME Awards recognize VCU and VCU Health System individuals and groups who have made exemplary contributions with regard to promoting civility, building community, establishing cross-cultural initiatives, advocating equity, and nurturing a welcoming and inclusively excellent environment throughout the university and area communities.

READ MORE: bit.ly/2026-PACME-Honors

CLASS OF 2026: Linda LeLinda Le’s high school science teachers did more than instruct her. They supported her and inspir...
04/14/2026

CLASS OF 2026: Linda Le
Linda Le’s high school science teachers did more than instruct her. They supported her and inspired her to think about her future. Soon, as a newly minted Earth science teacher, Linda Le will carry forward that spirit of curiosity to her own students. With two VCU degrees – including her new master’s in teaching (with a concentration in science education) from the School of Education – Linda will bring her classroom passion to new generations.

“I was drawn to the idea of helping students make sense of the world around them and see the relevance of science in their everyday lives,” said Le, who will teach Earth science after graduating in May. “I wanted to create a classroom where students feel curious, capable and excited to explore how Earth’s systems are connected.”

From the Lorton area of Fairfax County, Virginia, Le chose to attend VCU based on its diverse student body, strong education program, urban setting and vibrant culture.

READ MORE: bit.ly/Class2026-LindaLe

VCU School of Education moves up 5 spots in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.The School of Education is ranked N...
04/10/2026

VCU School of Education moves up 5 spots in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

The School of Education is ranked No. 19 (No. 11 among public institutions) in U.S. News' 2026 Best Education Schools rankings. Perennially ranked among the nation's best schools of education, the latest ranking places the school among the top 10% of ranked schools of education.
“This recognition affirms the work of our faculty, staff, and students and the impact of our programs, our research, and our partnerships with the communities we serve,” said School of Education dean Kelli Feldman.

READ MORE: bit.ly/EducationRankings2026

CLASS OF 2026: Jon GrahamJon Graham completes his Ph.D. in the School of Education this spring, and he is grateful for h...
04/09/2026

CLASS OF 2026: Jon Graham
Jon Graham completes his Ph.D. in the School of Education this spring, and he is grateful for his journey – “nontraditional” though it may be, he said.

As a teenager fresh out of high school, Jon Graham wanted to live out his rock star dreams – and for a while, that’s exactly what he did, forming several bands with his friends and performing around the country. With fatherhood, however, Graham knew it was time to change course and he embarked on a higher education journey that resulted in a bachelor’s degree in English, then a master’s in psychology, followed by a master’s in organizational leadership. And this May, Graham will earn his Ph.D. in Education from the VCU School of Education's Educational Leadership, Policy and Justice program.

READ MORE: bit.ly/Class2026-JonGraham

CLASS OF 2026: Heidi DixonThe VCU School of Education’s RTR Teacher Residency program is helping Heidi Dixon fulfill a d...
04/07/2026

CLASS OF 2026: Heidi Dixon
The VCU School of Education’s RTR Teacher Residency program is helping Heidi Dixon fulfill a dream. Today, she is completing her bachelor’s degree in special education and teaching while instructing Prince William County students. The school-based RTR teacher preparation program integrates research and practice to equip residents with the knowledge, skills and experience to be effective in high-need and hard-to-staff classrooms. It covers the cost of the student’s degree in exchange for their commitment to teach in a high-need school for three years after graduation.

Dixon was also selected for the Ruth Harris Scholars Program, a collaboration between the Virginia Department of Education, the Training and Technical Assistance Center at VCU and the School of Education dean’s office. Dixon said being a Ruth Harris Scholar “has been the best thing that’s happened to me at VCU. It gave me the entire foundation for my educational philosophy and gave me an understanding of that multisensory approach to teaching. It’s really been the best part of VCU for me.”

And then there's the alpaca farm...

READ MORE: bit.ly/Class2026-HeidiDixon

Phelton Moss, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, recently receive...
04/02/2026

Phelton Moss, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, recently received a $300,000 Gates Foundation Grant to help rural school systems define, measure and improve educational quality.

The initiative will engage eight southern rural school districts as they develop strategies to adopt broader and more meaningful measures of improvement and success that address the unique challenges facing rural school systems. Compared to urban and suburban environments, education in rural communities is distinguished by different data systems and policy incentives, and definitions of educational success are closely intertwined with community well-being and local economic vitality.

Ultimately, the recommendations derived from the study will help ensure that effective measures of school quality are developed and available consistently across all education community contexts, from urban schools to rural ones.

READ MORE bit.ly/Moss-RuralEducation

BRIDGES APPOINTED TO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONKimberly M. Bridges, Ph.D., an associate professor in the VCU School of Edu...
03/31/2026

BRIDGES APPOINTED TO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Kimberly M. Bridges, Ph.D., an associate professor in the VCU School of Education has been appointed to the state Board of Education. The appointment was announced this month by the office of Gov. Abigail Spanberger. At the School of Education, Bridges works with future educators and leaders who will navigate the intricate demands of K-12 education in Virginia and throughout the country.

Bridges called the appointment a wish come true: “This is an amazing opportunity to set statewide education policy that helps K-12 students across Virginia receive excellent educational opportunities in positive and supportive learning environments,” she said.

READ MORE: bit.ly/Bridges-VirginiaBOE

CLASS OF 2026Emily Kitching, who received her master's in counseling from the VCU School of Education in 2016, returned ...
03/31/2026

CLASS OF 2026
Emily Kitching, who received her master's in counseling from the VCU School of Education in 2016, returned to the school in 2023 to pursue her Ph.D. with a focus on counselor education, and she will be among our Spring 2026 graduates. After graduation Kitching will join the faculty of a college in North Carolina.

Throughout her doctoral studies at the School of Education, Kitching has impressed those already working in the field – both at VCU and beyond – and has been recognized repeatedly for her work. Accolades have come from the American Counseling Association; the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling; the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision; and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

READ MORE: bit.ly/Class2026-EmilyKitching

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