There is no more powerful example of the liberal arts graduate than the future elementary school teacher. No other graduate must continue to think seriously about so many subjects, so many kinds of knowledge, so many kinds of intellectual skills.The University is reconsidering its Arts & Sciences curriculum with the future school teacher as our standard.

Are teachers prepared to lead multicultural classrooms? Newly hired assistant professor Selena Cozart is considering that question as part of her post with U.Va.’s Teachers for a New Era project.

Faculty benefit. UVa students who are preparing to be teachers benefit. And pupils benefit.

"The University of Virginia dedicates itself to the preparation of first rate K-12 teachers. The UVa community can become united through its commitment to teacher preparation -- one of the University’s highest goals."