Meet Sara Rafuse, Ed.D. - Drawing from her own rural upbringing, Sara founded VCU's Rural Rams, a coaching group that builds community for students navigating the transition from small-town life to our urban campus.

Rural Rams unifies and supports VCU students with country roots

Jan. 22, 2025

Based in the Campus Learning Center, the new coaching group builds camaraderie among those who sometimes have ‘an invisible identity.’

VCU School of Education Excels in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Education Rankings - VCU School of Education

VCU School of Education Ranks Among the Leading Online Master of Education Programs in the Nation

Jan. 21, 2025

The VCU School of Education continues to lead in providing exceptional educator preparation programs, earning the #27 spot (tied) in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings for Best Online Master’s in Education.

School of Education 2023 - 2024 Annual Report

2023-2024 Annual Report, VCU School of Education

Dec. 12, 2024

We proudly share the 2023-24 annual report for the VCU School of Education.

Kelli Feldman

Kelli Feldman named dean of the VCU School of Education

Dec. 5, 2024

The University of Kansas educator will begin her VCU tenure in March, bringing three decades of experience as a teacher, researcher and administrator.

Class of 2024: Lauren Jackson made her mark at VCU as a student, instructor and advisor.

Class of 2024: Lauren Jackson made her mark at VCU as a student, instructor and advisor

Dec. 4, 2024

The Ph.D. candidate in the School of Education, who created a leadership development course for women of color, is eager to build on her work supporting underrepresented and marginalized groups.

2025 Merc Summitt Save the Date - June 26, 2025

Save the Date: 2025 MERC Summit

Nov. 26, 2024

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC) Summit is set for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Huguenot High School, Richmond Public Schools.

National International Recognition Awards - 2024 School of Education Honorees - Five VCU School of Education faculty members have been honored with the prestigious National/International Recognition Award (NIRA) for 2024!

Five VCU School of Education Faculty Members Honored with National/International Recognition Awards

Nov. 21, 2024

Five VCU School of Education faculty members have received the prestigious National/International Recognition Award (NIRA) for 2024.

VCU Names Kim McKnight a 2024 Alumni Star Noting Impact on the Teacher Shortage and for Securing More than $30 Million Funding

VCU Names Kim McKnight a 2024 Alumni Star for Impact on the Teacher Shortage and Securing More than $30 Million in Funding

Nov. 21, 2024

McKnight was honored for her leadership in expanding the RTR Teacher Residency program, establishing Virginia’s first lab school and serving as the inaugural Ann Lou and Bob Schaberg Chair of Practice, advancing teacher development and recruitment

VCU School of Education earns $1.7M federal grant to support STEM learning for middle school students - Based in Virginia and Michigan, the research practice partnership looks to link science and real-world experience for historically marginalized youth

VCU School of Education earns $1.7M federal grant to support STEM learning for middle school students

Nov. 15, 2024

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education has secured a four-year, $1.7 million federal grant to pursue a research project aimed at enhancing science learning opportunities for historically marginalized middle school students.

Organizational Betrayal - How Schools Enable Sexual Misconduct and How to Stop It - Safeguarding students from school employee sexual misconduct requires a systemwide approach, VCU’s Charol Shakeshaft says

Safeguarding students from school employee sexual misconduct requires a systemwide approach, VCU’s Charol Shakeshaft say

Nov. 13, 2024

In her new book, ‘Organizational Betrayal,’ the School of Education professor explores how boundaries are crossed – and the need for a culture of prevention.