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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.

Department News and Stories

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UR, VCU, Va. Housing Alliance collaborate on school diversity report
In response to the city of Richmond’s school rezoning efforts, researchers from the University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia Housing Alliance have released a reportthat addresses the recent Richmond School Board rezoning efforts.
Comparative Global Leadership
An alliance between SPCS and Ludwigsburg University of Education in Ludwigsburg, Germany, unites University of Richmond graduate students from several programs together with German and other international students in comparing leadership styles in education, social welfare and nonprofit organizations around the world.
Taylor Hoogsteden, '20
Governor’s Fellow crafts budget and policy proposals to address education inequity
Two-time Caldecott medal winner Sophie Blackall identified, discussed books that inspired her
Sophie Blackall, author and illustrator of Caldecott Medal Winner Hello Lighthouse, spoke to University of Richmond education students about the power of children’s books and the top five books that inspired her.
VDOE funds additional ESL Praxis Exam prep course for educators seeking ESOL endorsement
The Virginia Department of Education has funded an additional cohort of educators from around the Commonwealth to enroll in the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies online ESOL Praxis Test Preparation course.

Resources

Teacher Preparation Handbook

Library Research Guide

School of Professional and Continuing Studies

Contact Us

Mailing address:
Department of Education
North Court Academic, Suite 300
421 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA, USA, 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8428
Fax: (804) 287-6369

Chair: Patricia Stohr-Hunt
Administrative Coordinator: Liza Carpenter