School of Education
The Virginia Tech School of Education is a global catalyst for individual and social transformation through education, applied research, and advocacy. We take pride in challenging the status quo, and developing best practices in education, through our commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice. With world class programs for prospective teachers, educational leaders, mental health counselors, and leaders in higher education, there are many paths to a rewarding career serving our communities and the greater good.
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196
2021-2022
Total Graduates
~ $ 18 million
in Externally Funded
Research
3:1
Doctoral Students to
Faculty Ratio
Value/$
M.A. or M.S. + Teacher Licensure = higher starting salary
87%
Teacher Prep Grads
accepting teaching positions
2009-2019
95%
Teachers continuing in profession through 2nd year
2015-2019
We are servant leaders.
We are committed to Virginia Tech's Motto, "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve). We work with partners in education, counseling and community mental health, business, and industry to meet the needs of our region and beyond.
We are teacher-scholars.
We are committed to high-impact undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education practices. We pursue rigorous and active programs of research designed to build knowledge and make a positive difference in our communities of practice and the world.
We are champions of lifelong learning.
We are committed to research and practice that challenges the status quo, includes the voices and experiences of underrepresented populations, and expands opportunity and access to ongoing learning and the improved health and well-being of all.
School of Education News
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Category: news directly from around campus 'The door that was open for me' - Virginia Tech alumnus reflects on his journey as an educator , articleJerry Jones’ life is a testament to resilience. After a 50-year teaching career, the alumnus and author reflects on his long education journey.
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Category: campus experience Humanities program sparks creativity, curiosity for middle schoolers , articleThirty middle schoolers from across the New River and Roanoke valleys are enrolled in a Saturday humanities program at Virginia Tech studying linguistics, literature, creative fantasy writing, philosophy, and theatre courses.
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Category: impact Community partnerships help Roanoke-based counselor education program bridge mental health care gaps , articleMaster’s degree students at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center increase the region’s access to mental health services while also getting a “heavy dose of reality” through experiences with at-risk youth, underserved communities, and local schools.
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Category: impact Virginia Tech professor helps grow future of agriscience teachers , articleThe Stem-It Up2 program is designed to help middle and high school agriculture teachers address curriculum shortages in their fields.
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Category: campus experience Meet two members of the Reach Living Learning Community , articleThe Reach Living Learning Community opened to students this fall.
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Category: academics Professor unpacks school lunch research , articleFor School of Education Professor Marcus Weaver-Hightower, studying food is a fascination.
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