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Federal grant boosts effort to grow Virginia's youth mental health workforce , articleThe grant provides a $25,000 annual stipend to seven graduate students working with underserved populations, helping to fill a critical need for mental health professionals in areas of Virginia that need them most.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 -
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In memoriam: Vicki Baker, fiscal technician, School of Education , articleBaker worked at Virginia Tech for 17 years and spent the entirety of her time at the university in the School of Education.
Date: Sep 05, 2025 -
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Dana Robertson named director of School of Education , articleRobertson, professor of reading and literacy at the university since 2021, is a former literacy specialist and coach whose research includes professional learning and coaching and working with teachers and children to advance evidence-based and equitable instructional practices.
Date: Aug 14, 2025 -
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AI in the classroom: Tools, training, and the future of education , articleLike most of the students in their classroom, teachers are also embracing AI. Educators' use of generative AI rose from 51 percent to 67 percent between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, according to K-12 Dive. Now, Microsoft and OpenAI, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers, are launching an AI training program for educators. Virginia Tech faculty are on the forefront of AI in education, helping to build digital literacy with tools and training.
Date: Jul 18, 2025 -
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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.
Date: Nov 26, 2024 -
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Meet two members of the Reach Living Learning Community , articleThe Reach Living Learning Community opened to students this fall.
Date: Nov 21, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech professor's research influences a historic expansion of Medicare’s mental health coverage , articleIn the last six months, the United States has seen the largest expansion of Medicare’s mental health coverage in history – and a Virginia Tech professor helped make it happen.
Date: Aug 07, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: First undergraduate class in decades makes history for School of Education , articleThree undergraduates talk about about their experience with the School of Education, why they chose the field, and where they’re headed next.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: For Liz Kitley, communication key on basketball court and in education field , articleThe concepts that Kitley learned during her time with the School of Education have gone beyond the classroom.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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Five tips to encourage reading with children , articleMary Taylor, one of the members of the reading specialist cohort in the Virginia Tech School of Education., offers ways to make reading fun for the whole family.
Date: Feb 27, 2024 -
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Pilot program aims to draw more Black students to teaching careers , articleThe partnership would act as a pipeline to Virginia Tech for students who have already graduated from a historically Black college or university with a STEM-related bachelor's degree.
Date: Feb 20, 2024 -
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Legacy of championing students lives on through Glen Earthman Fellowship , articleMany words describe Glen Earthman, a former School of Education professor. Now a fellowship will keep his memory alive.
Date: Feb 15, 2024