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The Children Cannot Wait

Aisha Thompson, a doctoral student in Curry’s clinical and school psychology program, has already begun reaching out to kids who can’t wait for help. MORE

Parental Involvement Not All Bad, Study Finds

Brian Cullaty first noticed the phenomenon working as an academic advisor at the University of Florida. Parents increasingly emailed him and even showed up at advising appointments with their college student children. MORE

Examining the Effectiveness of Scripted Reading Instruction

Camille Lawrence came to the Curry School’s educational research program with a purpose. During her four years with Teach for America, she observed some teaching practices in inner city schools that concerned her, and now she wants to know more about their effects on kids. MORE

Preparing to Make an Impact

Earning a Ph.D in education has been a lifelong dream for Amy von Keyserling Scott, a doctoral student in the Curry School's administration and supervision program. She plans to use her degree to make a positive impact on society. MORE

Future Science Teacher Honored with Prestigious Fellowship

He hasn’t always known it, but Noah Egge is a natural educator. He loves learning, and he loves sharing what he has learned. He enjoys building relationships, and he believes that life’s greatest rewards come from investing in people. MORE

Comm Dis Student Helps Patients Overcome Monumental Obstacles

What do speech pathology and synchronized ice skating have in common? Rebecca Search, who will graduate this month with a masters degree in communications disorders, has no problem seeing a connection. MORE

Library Initiative for Education in Rural School

James Ngundi has been living in the U.S. for a number of years, but his heart and his family still reside in Kenya. That’s why he has embarked on a mission to collect books for libraries in rural Kenyan primary schools. MORE

Digging Deeper Into Factors Affecting Teacher Quality

Lauren Decker's research is shedding more light on teacher characteristics that impact instruction. MORE

Exercise Physiology Student Goes to the Mat

He has captured dozens of U.Va. wrestling victories over the past four years, but Brent Jones remembers a more personal moment when asked about a significant experience during his time with the Curry School. MORE

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