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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

SPCS provides free, online ESOL Praxis exam preparation seminar for educators with Va. Dept. of Education grant
The University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies is offering an online English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Praxis test preparation seminar for Virginia educators seeking to add the English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement to their Virginia teaching license.
Dr. Bob Spires hired as assistant professor of education in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies
Bob Spires, whose research agenda includes instructional methods and the educational work of international NGOs among underserved populations, has joined the faculty of the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies as assistant professor of education in the School’s Graduate Education program.
Year 1 update on Richmond Public Schools and Partners in the Arts grant partnership
Year one of the four-year Arts Integrated Learning Certificate (AILC) project is wrapping up with a shift from planning to full-on implementation.
Two education students among UR students receiving Fulbright awards
Two recent graduates from Richmond’s education programs, Tim Gruber, GC’18, and Gabrielle Robinson, ’18, are among a record number of UR students who received Fulbright grants.
Education & NGOs in Germany
In July, a group of 11 graduate students and four faculty members from the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies traveled to Ludwigsburg and Stuttgart, Germany, to participate in a 2018 Summer Study Abroad program developed by the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) program.
Dr. Bob Spires
Dr. Bob Spires, recently hired by the School of Professional & Continuing Studies as assistant professor of education, serves on the board of an international charity called Love Without Boundaries (LWB). This summer he spent several weeks collaborating with the staff of LWB’s schools and programs in rural Cambodia.

Resources

Teacher Preparation Handbook

Library Research Guide

School of Professional and Continuing Studies

Contact Us

Mailing address:
Department of Education
300 North Court Bldg.
421 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