News & Stories

UVA professor Martin Block’s connection with Special Olympics International has touched nearly every area of his life, including family, students and his research.

One year into her tenure as dean of the School of Education and Human Development, Stephanie Rowley shares what she’s learned so far – and what’s coming next.

In June, alumna Bridget Drain was one of 11 teachers in the country to receive the Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award from the National Association of Special Education Teachers.

UVA researchers are using cutting-edge imaging, 3D visualization and machine learning to address speech difficulties for children with cleft lip and palate.

For the first time post-pandemic, a core part of UVA’s Administration and Supervision program – the annual in-person summer residency – was back in full swing in June.

Pursuing an M.Ed. in Social Foundations from UVA allowed Paria to explore her interest in education with faculty and courses that challenged her to think creatively and critically. Now, she is set to graduate and begin a teaching career.

Professor Rimm-Kaufman offers insights into how teachers and leaders can work together to effectively implement longstanding SEL practices in their schools.

New evidence from UVA researchers suggests that focusing on building students’ general knowledge about the world could significantly boost reading scores and narrow achievement gaps.

This new funding will allow UVA researchers to expand their efforts to strengthen school mental health services in nine high-need areas of Virginia.

With twenty years of experience studying how mindfulness can transform classrooms, UVA education professor Tish Jennings is expanding her focus in the next phase of her research.