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The Department of Education draws students from across disciplines to examine the institution of education and its role in society. Our department also trains teachers to have a strong background in educational theory and practice and to acquire expertise in their chosen academic discipline.

New FacultyWe are excited to welcome Allison Brenning and Deborah Napoli to our faculty.

Department News and Stories

Graduate Education Speaker Series addresses trending topics in education for spring 2018
The School of Professional and Continuing Studies is pleased to introduce the lineup of spring events in the Graduate Education Speaker Series, bringing speakers and events onto the University of Richmond campus to address subjects of interest to prospective and current teachers, educational administrators, community organizers and others engaged in education and related fields.
Award-winning children's author to speak at UR on childhood literacy
University of Richmond will host Carmen Agra Deedy, an award-winning children’s author, to speak about common challenges of achieving childhood literacy.
University of Richmond and Richmond Public Schools Partnership Results in $1.3M Grant for Arts Integration
Richmond Public Schools in partnership with the University of Richmond received a $1.3M grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a partnership establishing the Arts Integrated Learning Certificate Project.
Tracey Zaval, GC'17, named teacher of the year for 2017 by state social studies council
Tracey Zaval, GC’17, was named Virginia Council for the Social Studies (VCSS) Teacher of the Year for 2017 during the VCSS annual conference in November.
Elisa Tedona, GC'17, recognized as state finalist for presidential math teaching award
Elisa Tedona, GC’17, has been recognized by the Virginia Board of Education among state finalists for the 2017 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Award.
Newly released study links housing and school segregation
A new study shows that housing and educational segregation and race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status are closely connected.

Resources

Teacher Preparation Handbook

Library Research Guide

School of Professional and Continuing Studies

Contact Us

Mailing address:
Department of Education
300 North Court Bldg.
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA, USA, 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8427
Fax: (804) 287-6369

Chair: Patricia Stohr-Hunt
Administrative Coordinator: Liza Carpenter