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CEHD Faculty Honored with Prestigious David Rose Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Research Award from CAST
November 18, 2025
The CAST award recognizes high caliber faculty research in the design of inclusive and accessible educational experiences that remove barriers to learning. Read more...

Principal Registered Apprenticeship Program hopes to grow future school leaders
November 12, 2025
This initiative provides full funding to those selected by their school divisions to participate in our Education Leadership certificate program, removing barriers and giving more individuals the opportunity to advance their careers in education. Read more...

CEHD Faculty Recognized at 2025 COMAP Awards
November 6, 2025
Jennifer Suh received the Sol Garfunkel Award for her leadership in bringing mathematical modeling to elementary level students. Read more...
Researchers in the Education Policy Program and the EdPolicyForward Center Receive a Spencer Foundation Grant in Support of a Project on the Educational Experiences of Students Who are New to U.S. Schools
November 5, 2025
The study will focus on school models that support students in grades 6-12 who have lived in the U.S. for less than three years and who are learning English. Read more...
The Mats Hormel vQ Scholarship Endowment is Making a Difference in the Lives of Mason LIFE Students
September 19, 2025
Tommy Everett and Sarah Hormel Everett have pledged $1.2 million to expand the existing endowed scholarship in support of Mason LIFE. Read more...
CEHD and University Libraries are building a tool to improve navigating education research
September 3, 2025
Seth Hunter is working with University Libraries and EBSCO to develop a tool that utilizes AI to help practitioners find and interpret evidence-based practices and that can to improve student outcomes. Read more...
Counseling Program Faculty’s Community Based Participatory Action Research Provides Foundation of Parent Support Group Established to Help Immigrant Families
July 29, 2025
A parent support group in the Arlandria community of Northern Virginia provides a safe place where mothers from Central America are helping one another as they build a better life for their children. Read more...

Book Co-authored by School of Education Faculty is Selected for Textbook & Academic Authors Association Most Promising New Textbook Award
July 28, 2025
Essentials of Research Methods for Educators, 1st edition is a valuable resource for applying research methods in educational settings using a Self-Regulated Learning approach. Read more...
School of Education Faculty Committed to Preparation of Future Leaders in Special Education
July 23, 2025
The Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy represents a partnership between Special Education Program faculty and the Virginia Department of Education. Read more...
CEHD Faculty Receives Spencer Foundation Award in Support of Pilot Study Focusing on Special Education Teacher Workforce
June 16, 2025
The project's purpose is to develop a measure of occupational well-being which reflects the work experiences relevant to special education teachers. Read more...
