Why Choose UNCG School of Education (SOE)
A foundation for meaningful careers—and lasting impact.
- Top-ranked, high-impact programs
- Flexible learning options for working professionals
- Hands-on experiences through internships, fieldwork, and applied learning opportunities
- Comprehensive student support including advising, Praxis prep, and the Academic Support Hub
- Opportunities that expand access and impact including funding, study abroad, and a collaborative community
Where research informs practice—and drives change
As UNC Greensboro advances its research mission, the School of Education is expanding its impact through:
- Faculty-led research that addresses real-world challenges
- Partnerships with schools, communities, and organizations across North Carolina and globally
- Opportunities for students to engage in research, innovation, and applied projects
Real people. Real impact.
Stories that Inspire
- Spartan Voices: Daniel Johnson
Meet Daniel Johnson, an Elementary Education major and Spartan Education Scholar preparing to create supportive classrooms for future students.
Life in SOE
Research in Action
- How Students Learn Social Studies
Dr. Wayne Journell – Publication Spotlight: Featuring recent faculty research and scholarly impact.
What’s Happening at the School of Education
- School Counseling Student Emanuel Smith Looks to Build Trust One Conversation at a Time
Just a few weeks into his internship as a school counselor at The A&T Four Middle College, Emanuel Smith spends most mornings speaking with one student who visits his office just to talk. It is a sign of how quickly Smith has become part of the school community and the trust he has developed with students. - UNCG Graduate Naiyana Thues Publishes Children’s Book Celebrating Confidence and Self-Worth
Naiyana Thues, a 2024 elementary education graduate of UNC Greensboro, has self-published her first children’s book. “Crowned in Magic” follows a young girl who discovers a special magic in each hairstyle she wears, before realizing her greatest power comes from within. - UNCG Alumna Dr. Lori Kniffin Earns Early Career Award for Service-Learning Research
The moment that helped to shape Dr. Lori Kniffin’s career came while she was an undergraduate student at Kansas State University. It happened in Texas while traveling with a group of students on a service-learning trip and visiting with people who were experiencing homelessness.
