
Retiring professor to give EMU’s 101st commencement address
Judy H. Mullet, professor of psychology at Eastern Mennonite University, will provide the address for EMU’s 101st commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 1 p.m.

Judy H. Mullet, professor of psychology at Eastern Mennonite University, will provide the address for EMU’s 101st commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 1 p.m.

A new MA in education concentration and graduate certificate at EMU will help educators mitigate the effects of trauma and build resilience in their students.

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $4.97 million grant to expand Richmond Teacher Residency, and help provisionally licensed science, technology, engineering and math teachers move toward full licensure.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine introduced the Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals (PREP) Act to address teacher and principal shortages, especially in rural communities.

Virginia Commonwealth University, in collaboration with Longwood University, has received a $1.07 million grant to work with students, teachers and families to support children with disabilities.

A VCU researcher has received a $3.29 million grant to test a program in Virginia and Florida elementary schools that aims to address children’s problem behaviors in the classroom.

Today, Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) introduced, with Congressman John Faso, the bipartisan Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2018 to help protect children from dangerous lead exposure.

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) to introduce a bill to improve access to mental health services for students at college campuses across America.

The Waynesboro School Board announces the selection of two assistant principals for Kate Collins Middle School beginning July 1.

A symposium at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education will explore the latest ideas and available resources for supporting successful transitions for young children.
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