Who We Are
JMU CARE™ is an interdisciplinary research center within the College of Education at James Madison University dedicated to advancing innovative, evidence-based solutions that improve education across the lifespan. Through externally funded research, strategic partnerships, and community-engaged scholarship, CARE brings together researchers, educators, policymakers, industry partners, and community organizations to address complex educational challenges. Building on its foundation in early childhood education, the Center's research spans artificial intelligence, STEM education, teacher professional development, civic engagement, language and literacy, family engagement, workforce development, and implementation science, translating research into practical solutions that strengthen educational systems and improve outcomes for learners and communities.
Mission
Our mission is to advance interdisciplinary research, innovation, and strategic partnerships that generate evidence-based solutions to improve education across the lifespan. Through collaborative scholarship, community engagement, and the translation of research into practice, we strengthen educational systems and create meaningful, lasting outcomes for children, families, educators, and communities.
Vision
Our vision is to transform education through interdisciplinary research, innovation, and strategic partnerships that improve learning, strengthen educational systems, and create lasting opportunities for children, families, educators, and communities across Virginia, the nation, and the world.
