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'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.
Date: Mar 05, 2025 -
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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.
Date: Feb 27, 2025 -
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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.
Date: Nov 27, 2024 -
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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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Professor unpacks school lunch research , articleFor School of Education Professor Marcus Weaver-Hightower, studying food is a fascination.
Date: Oct 27, 2024 -
Video ItemPreparing teaching assistants to mentor students , video
NSF grant funding is helping undergraduate and graduate computer science students train for teaching assistant roles at Virginia Tech. Undergraduate teaching assistants hold office hours, work side-by-side with graduate teaching assistants in course labs, monitor online course forums, and in return, gain valuable professional experience for their future career.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
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Rural Education Annual Summit shifts focus to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene , articleVirginia Tech's Center for Rural Education found a silver lining after postponing its annual education summit. Rather than canceling the scheduled evening entertainment, the organizers decided to shift focus, using these events to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Date: Oct 08, 2024 -
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Passports and possibilities: Retired faculty fund study abroad scholarships , articleJacqueline Bixler, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Spanish, and Patricia Kelly, professor emerita in the School of Education, endowed scholarships to help students afford to study abroad.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Humanities Week focuses on 'Debating Democracy' , articleThe week highlights the essential work happening in the humanities at Virginia Tech and around the world. Members of the public and the Virginia Tech community are invited to attend panel discussions, lectures, and other activities that start Oct. 14.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 -
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For 20 years, School Leaders Institute has helped shape the future of education in Virginia , articleThe Virginia Tech Roanoke Center program has developed a robust pipeline of skilled school administrators from more than three-quarters of school divisions across the commonwealth.
Date: Aug 23, 2024 -
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Back-to-school story ideas: Transitioning back to a routine, cell phone-free schools, importance of STEM, and more , articleVirginia Tech has experts available to speak on back-to-school topics ranging from cell phones in school, nutrition standards, the importance of STEM education, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Aug 12, 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 -
Video ItemDeepening rural knowledge through academic experiences , video
SEE VT (Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech) is a one-week residential summer camp on Virginia Tech’s campus for middle school students living in rural communities. The program is designed to meet the academic enrichment and social-emotional needs of learners by promoting a sense of rural belonging and introducing place-based humanities and STEM opportunities that emphasize a connection to home and community.
Date: Jul 12, 2024 -
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Faculty research informs classroom design for all learners , articleVirginia Tech students who identify as neuroatypical, having one or a combination of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, Asperger's, or anxiety, shared their classroom experiences with faculty in the School of Education and the School of Design.
Date: May 27, 2024 -
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Ken Potter honored with emeritus status , articlePotter made significant contributions to the study and application of innovative technologies in instructional settings and the design and development of electronic performance systems to support online learning.
Date: May 22, 2024 -
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Katherine Cennamo honored with emerita status , articleCennamo, a member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 27 years, focused her scholarship on the application of learning theories to instructional products, in particular, video-based learning.
Date: May 20, 2024 -
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Nancy Bodenhorn honored with emerita status , articleBodenhorn, a member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 22 years, brought international visibility to Virginia Tech through her work in preparing and equipping counselors to serve in schools in the United States and abroad.
Date: May 17, 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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College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences faculty, staff receive awards for excellence , articleThe College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences recognized faculty and staff award recipients at an April ceremony.
Date: May 09, 2024
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