News Feed SOED All https://education.gmu.edu/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:23:41 -0400 en-us ACCESS Academy’s inaugural AI Summer Camp builds critical technology skills—and miniature robots https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-08/access-academys-inaugural-ai-summer-camp-builds-critical-technology-skills-and

ACCESS Academy held an AI Summer Camp for 9th-12th graders across Virginia, allowing them to experience hands-on exploration of AI and robotics. Read More...

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:19:21 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/access-academy’s-inaugural-ai-summer-camp-builds-critical-technology-skills—and-miniature-robots Technical assistance grant supports early childhood teachers throughout Virginia https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-07/technical-assistance-grant-supports-early-childhood-teachers-throughout-virginia

Christan Coogle is working with the VDOE to expand and improve the toolboxes of teachers across Virginia to better support students with delays and disabilities. Read More...

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:06:25 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/technical-assistance-grant-supports-early-childhood-teachers-throughout-virginia School of Kinesiology Faculty Named First-Ever Recipient of the Marsha Grant-Ford EDAC Distinguished Research Award by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/school-of-kinesiology-faculty-named-first-ever-recipient-of-the-marsha-grant-ford-edac-distinguished-research-award-by-the-national-athletic-trainers’-association

This prestigious award highlights contributions in athletic training research focusing on health disparities in diverse communities and the development of ethnically diverse athletic trainers. Read More...

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:33:57 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/school-of-kinesiology-faculty-named-first-ever-recipient-of-the-marsha-grant-ford-edac-distinguished-research-award-by-the-national-athletic-trainers’-association Teaching with Heart: Leslie Muñoz BA ’22, MEd ’23 Inspires the Next Generation https://cehd.gmu.edu/features/2025/07/30/teaching-with-heart-leslie-munoz-ba-22-med-23-inspires-the-next-generation/

George Mason University alumna Leslie Muñoz is bringing joy, empathy, and high expectations to her first-grade students in Loudoun County. With two CEHD degrees and a passion for representation in education, she’s making a lasting impact from the very start of her career. Read More...

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:21:17 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/teaching-with-heart-leslie-munoz-ba-22-med-23-inspires-the-next-generation Flying Above the Waves: CEHD Alumni Launch Watersports Business at Buckroe Beach https://cehd.gmu.edu/features/2025/07/30/flying-above-the-waves-cehd-alumni-launch-watersports-business-at-buckroe-beach/

Rooted in their CEHD experiences, these George Mason grads are bringing innovation, fun, and a strong sense of service to their hometown beach with the launch of Green Wave Watersports—offering eFoil lessons and unforgettable water experiences, while building a brand that reflects their passion and purpose. Read More...

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:06:36 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/flying-above-the-waves-cehd-alumni-launch-watersports-business-at-buckroe-beach Tech Talk: George Mason University professor uses virtual reality to help older adults’ balance https://www.dcnewsnow.com/tech-talk/tech-talk-george-mason-university-professor-uses-virtual-reality-to-help-older-adults-balance/

Kinesiology professor Tiphanie Raffegeau's research was featured on DC News Now. Read More...

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:27:01 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/tech-talk-george-mason-university-professor-uses-virtual-reality-to-help-older-adults’-balance Counseling Program Faculty’s Community Based Participatory Action Research Provides Foundation of Parent Support Group Established to Help Immigrant Families https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/counseling-program-faculty’s-community-based-participatory-action-research-provides-foundation-of-parent-support-group-established-to-help-immigrant-families

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...

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:14:59 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/counseling-program-faculty’s-community-based-participatory-action-research-provides-foundation-of-parent-support-group-established-to-help-immigrant-families Former Patriots star Tayler Cook brings winning touch to coaching https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-07/former-patriots-star-tayler-cook-brings-winning-touch-coaching

Physical education and special education alumna Tayler Cook was named Class 4 State Coach of the Year after helping her team claim the Dulles District and Region 4C titles. Read More...

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:48:18 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/former-patriots-star-tayler-cook-brings-winning-touch-to-coaching George Mason educators improve middle school mathematics education with data-driven decisions https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-07/george-mason-educators-improve-middle-school-mathematics-education-data-driven

For the past three years, Courtney Baker has worked with Frederick County Public Schools to study the role of math specialists in middle school mathematics education to learn more about how they can best support student learning. Read More...

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:41:24 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/george-mason-educators-improve-middle-school-mathematics-education-with-data-driven-decisions Book Co-authored by School of Education Faculty is Selected for Textbook & Academic Authors Association <i>Most Promising New Textbook Award</i> https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/book-co-authored-by-school-of-education-faculty-is-selected-for-textbook-and-academic-authors-association-most-promising-new-textbook-award Most Promising New Textbook Award" width="108px" height="108px" />

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...

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:12:31 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/book-co-authored-by-school-of-education-faculty-is-selected-for-textbook-and-academic-authors-association-most-promising-new-textbook-award School of Education Faculty Committed to Preparation of Future Leaders in Special Education https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/school-of-education-faculty-committed-to-preparation-of-future-leaders-in-special-education

The Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy represents a partnership between Special Education Program faculty and the Virginia Department of Education. Read More...

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:02:34 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/school-of-education-faculty-committed-to-preparation-of-future-leaders-in-special-education From NOVA Parks to the Last Frontier: Brenden Powers ’23 Finds His Calling in Alaska’s Community Recreation https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/from-nova-parks-to-the-last-frontier-brenden-powers-’23-finds-his-calling-in-alaska’s-community-recreation Read More... ]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:59:55 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/from-nova-parks-to-the-last-frontier-brenden-powers-’23-finds-his-calling-in-alaska’s-community-recreation George Mason’s College of Education and Human Development Launches Inaugural ACCESS Academy Cohort https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/george-mason’s-college-of-education-and-human-development-launches-inaugural-access-academy-cohort

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at George Mason University is welcoming the inaugural class of students for the Accelerated College and Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy for the 2025–2026 academic year. Read More...

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:33:41 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/george-mason’s-college-of-education-and-human-development-launches-inaugural-access-academy-cohort Using virtual reality to prevent falls in older adults https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-07/using-virtual-reality-prevent-falls-older-adults

Tiphanie Raffegeau and her colleagues received a 4-VA grant to study how virtual reality can be used to prevent falls in older adults. Read More...

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:12:13 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/using-virtual-reality-to-prevent-falls-in-older-adults ERA.NOVA Tackles Secondary Literacy Gaps with Research-Informed Strategies https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/era.nova-tackles-secondary-literacy-gaps-with-research-informed-strategies

A regional research-practice partnership led by George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development brings focus to adolescent reading outcomes through systems-level collaboration and innovation. Read More...

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:15:39 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/era.nova-tackles-secondary-literacy-gaps-with-research-informed-strategies CEHD Faculty Receives Spencer Foundation Award in Support of Pilot Study Focusing on Special Education Teacher Workforce https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-faculty-receives-spencer-foundation-award-in-support-of-pilot-study-focusing-on-special-education-teacher-workforce

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...

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:29:46 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-faculty-receives-spencer-foundation-award-in-support-of-pilot-study-focusing-on-special-education-teacher-workforce College of Education and Human Development Faculty at George Mason University Receive an Award from the U.S. Department of Justice that Addresses the Prevention of School Violence https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/college-of-education-and-human-development-faculty-at-george-mason-university-receive-an-award-from-the-u.s.-department-of-justice-that-addresses-the-prevention-of-school-violence

The Comprehensive Safety and Violence Prevention in Diverse Middle Schools initiative seeks to partner with and build capacity in Prince William County public schools to integrate mental health comprehensive programming and services centered on school safety to facilitate a positive school climate. Read More...

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:49:53 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/college-of-education-and-human-development-faculty-at-george-mason-university-receive-an-award-from-the-u.s.-department-of-justice-that-addresses-the-prevention-of-school-violence Patriot Profile: Midori Galligan https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-06/patriot-profile-midori-galligan

Kinesiology student Midori Galligan has found new passions while pursuing her dreams of becoming a physical therapist, including singing a cappella and rowing. Read More...

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:06:23 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/patriot-profile-midori-galligan George Mason professor teaches Pre-K-12 teachers how to make their lessons more accessible https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-05/george-mason-professor-teaches-pre-k-12-teachers-how-make-their-lessons-more

Kimberly Avila leads The Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Blindness and Vision Impairment, a program to recruit, train, and retain teachers for students who are blind and visually impaired. Read More...

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:25:37 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/george-mason-professor-teaches-pre-k-12-teachers-how-to-make-their-lessons-more-accessible Trial by virtual fire: Augmented reality project tailors training for firefighters https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-05/trial-virtual-fire-augmented-reality-project-tailors-training-firefighters

Through the National Science Foundation’s EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research program, Craig Yu and Joel Martin are developing  an augmented reality program that could help train firefighters while minimizing risk. Read More...

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 16:11:07 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/trial-by-virtual-fire-augmented-reality-project-tailors-training-for-firefighters