At the William & Mary School of Education's Admitted Students Day, a smiling student holds a sign that reads "Newest Member of the Tribe."

At the William & Mary School of Education's Admitted Students Day, two smiling students pose with the Griffin mascot holding a sign that reads "Committed to W&M School of Education."

At the William & Mary School of Education's Admitted Students Day, a smiling student poses with the Griffin mascot holding a sign that reads "Newest Member of the Tribe."

At the William & Mary School of Education's Admitted Students Day, a happy student poses with the Griffin mascot holding a sign that reads "Committed to W&M School of Education."

Our 2026 Admitted Students Day was filled with energy, connection & celebration from start to finish. Of course, no visit is complete without a photo with the Griffin!

Welcome to the newest members of the Tribe.

#WMTribe #WhyWM #WMSOE

A student rings the bell at the William & Mary School of Education to open the academic year. The text reads Reason #4 -- This is where potential becomes leadership.

✨ Tomorrow is Admitted Students Day!
Why choose William & Mary? Reason #4 — This is where potential becomes leadership. Leadership is woven into the curriculum here. And not just in the classroom — it’s built over time through mentorship, field work, conferences, research & everyday learning.

A happy graduate in Kaplan Arena at William & Mary accompanies the text Reason #3 William & Mary enhances your career trajectory.

3 days to go to Admitted Students Day. Why choose William & Mary? Strong outcomes, national recognition. A “New Ivy” (Forbes) with top-ranked programs (U.S. News & World Report).

100% Praxis pass rate
95%+ employment (School Psych)
100% job offers (Teacher Ed)
Join us & discover how far you can go!

A group of people stand close together indoors, facing a phone held out for a group selfie. The setting appears to be a campus building hallway or gathering space. Text over the image reads, “Reason #2: Community is our blueprint.”

🥳 4 days to go until Admitted Students Day!

Why choose William & Mary? Reason #2 -- Community is our blueprint.

Small class sizes create space for meaningful connections with faculty and peers alike. Find your people in one of our student groups. Join us Friday!

Register today: go.wm.edu/bbD7x3

A picture of the William & Mary Griffin mascot pointing to the W&M School of Education building with the text Why choose William & Mary?

A picture of a William & Mary School of Education counseling student observing a counseling training session with the text Reason #1 100% of our students gain hands-on field experience before graduating.

5 days to go to Admitted Students Day! The countdown begins with Reason #1 to choose the W&M School of Education: 100% of our students gain hands-on field experience before graduating! Join us Friday and learn more! Register today: go.wm.edu/bbD7x3

William & Mary School of Education logo over picture of a building announcing U.S. News & World Report rankings of 13th for Counseling Programs and 54th for Graduate Schools of Education in the nation.

William & Mary shines in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings ✨

📊 #54 Best Graduate Schools of Education
🎓 #13 Counselor Education programs

Plus multiple top 20 programs, including constitutional law, showcasing W&M’s excellence across disciplines.

🔗 news.wm.edu/2026/04/07/f... #EduSky

Join us for a free, public lecture on “When Founding Fathers and Mothers Pledged Allegiance: Nationalism, Race and Division in America’s Curriculum,” with Professor of Education Jon N. Hale from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Please RSVP at go.wm.edu/By3p1P

#wmsoe #education #edusky

Join us for a webinar on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. EST to learn more about our NEW Online Teacher Education Program, the M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction. Explore concentrations in Leadership or Teacher Leader & Literacy and discover how you can advance your career in education. Register at go.wm.edu/HRHFDn

Join us for a webinar on Monday, April 13, 7 p.m. EST about our NEW Online Teacher Education Program. Learn how the M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with concentrations in Leadership or Teacher Leader & Literacy can advance your career in education. Register: go.wm.edu/HRHFDn #EduSky #TeacherEd

Join us for a webinar on Monday, April 13 at 5 p.m. EST to learn more about our Literacy Leadership and Reading Specialist programs.

Register at go.wm.edu/5BpdQb

#wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

Introducing our NEW accredited online program, the M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in Leadership or Teacher Leader & Literacy. This program welcomes education professionals from schools across the country. Apply by May 15 at go.wm.edu/mM9H5B!

Joy of Children’s Literacy & Literature Conference Explores How to Inspire Lifelong Readers Hosted by SURN, the Joy of Children’s Literacy & Literature Conference brought together more than 200 educators from 45 school divisions across Virginia. The annual conference allows educators to expl...

Hosted by the SURN at the SOE, the Joy of Children’s Literacy & Literature Conference hosted more than 200 educators from 45 school divisions across Virginia with the goal of helping students develop a lasting love of reading.
Learn more about the conference at go.wm.edu/V83PlT
#wmsoe #wmtransforms

William & Mary funding supports student teachers William & Mary’s School of Education student teachers received F.U.S.E. funding for the first time this spring, helping ten seniors cover living costs during full‑time teaching internships. The suppor...

Lily Silverman B.A.Ed. '26 (on the left) and Sarah Zakreski B.A.Ed. '26 (on the right) are two of the 10 Elementary Education students who received F.U.S.E. funding this spring.

To read more, please visit go.wm.edu/Db6jvx

#wmsoe #education #edleadership

2025 was a standout year for Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) faculty at William & Mary School of Education, marked by an impressive array of scholarship, presentations and community engagement.

#wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

The demand for trained counselors is surging. Find out where the opportunities are-and how the Online M.Ed. in Counseling can get you there.

Save the date and time: March 12, 6 p.m. ET.

To register, visit go.wm.edu/Z8V1fM

#wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

Several people are gathered around a classroom table working together on a hands‑on activity. Two individuals at the center are leaning over the table, focusing on a small project involving plastic bags and classroom materials. Additional participants stand and sit nearby, also engaged in the activity. The table is covered with worksheets, small containers, and supplies. In the background, more people are talking and moving around the room, which has bright windows and posters on the walls. The scene captures a collaborative, workshop-style environment where participants are actively involved in a shared learning task.

A classroom scene where a person wearing a blue shirt is leaning over a desk, assisting a student with a hands‑on activity. The desk has a clear plastic cup partially filled with liquid and a small packet of materials. Other students are seated nearby, watching or working on similar activities. Behind them, colorful posters, handwritten charts, and classroom labels cover the walls, including a prominently displayed chart about sound. Soft blue lights illuminate part of the wall near the desk. The environment appears to be an interactive learning session with students engaging in a science-related project.

A busy classroom scene where several students and an adult are gathered around a long table working on a hands-on activity. The table is covered with papers, plastic bags, small containers, and other classroom supplies. One person in the center is leaning over the table, helping another participant with a project. Additional students are seated along the table, appearing focused on their materials. In the background, shelves with stacked bins and a globe are visible, along with a whiteboard on the wall. The overall setting reflects a collaborative learning activity with multiple people engaged in a shared project.

A group of students are gathered around a classroom table working on a hands‑on activity. On the table, there is a clear cup filled with layered materials—white liquid at the bottom, a blue funnel-shaped filter in the center, and dark objects on top—suggesting a science or engineering experiment. Several worksheets, plastic rulers, and classroom supplies are spread across the table. One student seated at the table is gesturing with one hand while others lean in to participate in the activity. The setting appears interactive and collaborative, with students engaged in a group learning project.

A youth mentorship initiative led by the William & Mary School of Education and the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads is empowering students to grow as leaders and engaged citizens.

To learn more, visit go.wm.edu/ybwvvK

#wmsoe #education #edleadership

A classroom filled with students seated at small grouped desks, facing a person at the front who is leading the session and pointing toward a large whiteboard. A screen beside the whiteboard displays a slide with red and blue text. The classroom is brightly lit with overhead lights, and large covered windows line the back wall. Coats and backpacks hang on the backs of chairs, and students appear to be engaged in a structured lesson or workshop.

A classroom setting where a group of students are seated at desks facing a large screen at the front of the room. The screen displays a slide with four colored boxes labeled with instructional topics. A person at the front of the room stands near the screen, appearing to lead the session. On the wall to the right, a red banner with a sports team logo hangs. The desks are covered with papers, notebooks, sticky notes, and drinks as students follow along with the presentation. The room has pale-colored walls and classroom lighting.

Developed by Katherine Barko-Alva and Jennifer Bickham Mendez, Immigrant Communities and Education in the U.S. has launched to strengthen the William & Mary–WJCC Schools partnership.

To learn more, visit go.wm.edu/SzY6Rx

#wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

SURN 2026 Math Day

Stanford University Professor Jo Boaler

Stanford University Professor Jo Boaler

Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year, Avanti Yamamoto

SURN's Math Day featured an inspiring keynote by Stanford University Professor Jo Boaler & ended with an uplifting message from Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year, Avanti Yamamoto. Virginia educators attended interactive sessions to strengthen K–12 math instruction. #matheducation #EduSky #wmsoe

Congrats to Clinical Associate Professor Jaime Stickl Haugen on receiving the 2026 Outstanding Researcher Award from the Association for Child & Adolescent Counseling! The award honors research that advances the mental health of children and adolescents.

Congrats to Clinical Associate Professor Jaime Stickl Haugen on receiving the 2026 Outstanding Researcher Award from the Association for Child & Adolescent Counseling! The award honors research that advances the mental health of children and adolescents. #NSCW26 #nationalschoolcounselingweek #EduSky

Two people stand and talk at an information table during an indoor outreach or recruitment event. One person stands at a small podium using a laptop, while the other gestures while speaking, suggesting an active informational exchange. The table is branded with school-related signage and displays flyers, promotional items, and printed materials. Other organizations’ tables and attendees are visible throughout the room, creating a lively, professional atmosphere focused on sharing information about school programs, services, or career opportunities.

A person stands behind a Fauquier County Public Schools information table at an indoor event. The table and backdrop display the Fauquier County Public Schools logo and recruitment-style messaging, along with brochures, printed materials, and small display items. The person gestures toward items on the table while engaging with attendees. The overall tone suggests a welcoming outreach or informational event focused on school programs, careers, or community involvement within Fauquier County Public Schools.

Several people stand and talk at an indoor outreach or recruitment event. One group is gathered near a table covered with a Fauquier County Public Schools tablecloth and informational materials, including brochures and giveaway items. Attendees hold pamphlets and branded tote bags while engaging in conversation with staff. Additional organizations and tables are visible in the background. The scene conveys an active, welcoming environment focused on sharing information about school programs, services, or career opportunities with the community.

Two people sit across from each other at an information table during an indoor outreach or recruitment event. One person reviews printed materials while the other speaks and gestures, suggesting an informational conversation or one-on-one discussion. The table is covered with a school-branded tablecloth and holds brochures, flyers, small display items, and a sign-up or informational sheet. Other tables, banners, and attendees are visible in the background, creating an active, professional atmosphere focused on learning about school programs, services, or career opportunities.

On January 23, William & Mary’s Careers in Education Day successfully connected School of Education students with a wide range of education careers and various professional schools, districts, and education organizations.

#wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

TOMORROW: Join Assistant Professor Amber Pope for our "Multicultural and Social Justice Considerations in Counseling Supervision" webinar on Friday, Jan. 30, 12-1 p.m. Earn 1 CE. To register, visit http://go.wm.edu/7MMkkv

TOMORROW: Join Assistant Professor Amber Pope for a live webinar Multicultural and Social Justice Considerations in Counseling Supervision, Fri. 1/30, 12-1 p.m. Earn 1 CE. Recording will be available for credit after live event. Register: go.wm.edu/7MMkkv #EduSky #counselingsupervision #CounselorEd

Are you a W&M graduate student in Education? Do you know one who is? Share this unique internship opportunity with them! SCP seeks a graduate-level Education student to support ongoing research and evaluation for partnership efforts connected to our federal grant project, We the Teachers, and lilyPD, an online professional learning platform for K-12 history & civics educators. Interviews will begin immediately. Apply now for full consideration.

W&M Strategic Cultural Partnerships announces an internship opportunity for a W&M Education grad student! Support ongoing research & evaluation connected to a federal grant project and an online professional learning platform for K-12 history & civics educators. Scan the QR code & apply by Feb. 13.

Join Assistant Professor Amber Pope for our Multicultural and Social Justice Considerations in Counseling Supervision webinar on Friday, January 30!

To register, visit go.wm.edu/7MMkkv

#wmsoe #education #counseloreducation #counselingsupervision

On Tues., W&M preservice teachers gathered with cooperating teachers, faculty and university supervisors for the Student Teaching Internship Kickoff! The group planned for the semester ahead as preservice teachers prepare to begin their 15-week, full-time teaching experience in local K–12 classrooms

Our application deadline has been extended! There is still time to apply to select doctoral programs:
- Curriculum & Educational Leadership Ph.D.
- Higher Education Administration Ph.D.
- Ed.D. (all concentrations)
Learn more and apply now at go.wm.edu/pjLVVt!

2026 Exploring Careers in Education Fair, formerly known as K-12 Education Recruitment Day, offers districts, schools, and organizations the opportunity to meet and engage in one-on-one conversations with W&M students.

To register, visit go.wm.edu/xm75V0

#wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

Don’t miss our application deadline THIS
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, for most graduate education
programs beginning in 2026. Learn more at go.wm.edu/pjLVVt.

Two people stand outdoors on a wooden deck beside a brick building on a sunny day. They are both smiling and facing the camera. A large silver bell is mounted on a brick pillar behind them, and winter plants fill a small garden area nearby. The scene conveys a friendly, welcoming moment on campus.

Four people stand together on an outdoor wooden deck beside a brick building on a sunny day. They are positioned near a large silver bell mounted on a brick pillar. All four are facing the same direction, appearing to pose for a group photo. Green rocking chairs sit to the right, and fall plants add color along a raised garden bed. The scene conveys a friendly, professional moment on campus.

Three people stand together on an outdoor wooden deck beside a brick building on a sunny day. They are smiling and facing the camera, posed near a large silver bell mounted on a brick pillar. Fall plants add color along a raised garden bed in the background, creating a warm and welcoming campus scene.

On December 17, Swathi Menon successfully defended her dissertation study, "Mastering the Craft: Unravelling the Key Qualities Defining Effective Selected K-12 Teachers in Mumbai, India.”

Congratulations, Dr. Swathi Menon!

#wmsoe #education #edleadership #edusky

Thinking about applying? You’ll want to reach out to recommenders at least FOUR weeks before your deadline. For Jan. 15 deadlines, make sure to ask by Dec. 18. For Mar. 1 deadlines, make sure ask by Feb. 1.

For more info on the application process, visit go.wm.edu/pjLVVt!

Considering a graduate degree in education? Most programs beginning in 2026 have a January 15 application deadline.

Whether you want to advance your career or pivot to a new field, we have a program to fit your goals. Discover your options at go.wm.edu/pjLVVt!

#wmsoe #wmtransforms

W&M Set to Host Education Day Game on Friday - William & Mary Athletics WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - William & Mary Athletics will host the first Education Day at Kaplan Arena on Friday at 11 a.m. when the Tribe faces Regent.

Proud to have Dean Robert Knoeppel join
@WMTribeMBB for Education Day! He’ll share a message with more than 1,000 local students about the power of learning and the dreams it makes possible! #GoTribe #EducationWeek

From @WMTribeMBB Things to know for Education Day on Friday ⤵️
go.wm.edu/HZD07t