Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
About Richard W. Riley
Former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education Richard W. Riley is a leading advocate for education. Learn More
About the College
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Academic Programs
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Educator Licensure and Professional Accreditation
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Faculty
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Students
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Educator for a Day
Participate in the National Education Association’s Educator for a Day program and your school could receive a $5,000 grant from Walden University. Learn more.
Walden Now Offers TEACH Grants
Are you committed to teaching high-need subject areas in low-income schools? Several of the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership programs are now eligible for federal TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grants of up to $4,000 per year for students in eligible programs. Learn more at www.WaldenU.edu/teachgrant.
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Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
Named for the former U.S. Secretary of Education, The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership fosters a dynamic and diverse network of educational leaders who seek to support learners globally by leveraging the power of teaching and technology and who are committed to the pursuit of positive social change through education.
