News Feed SOED All https://education.gmu.edu/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:02 -0400 en-us 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

With a heart for service and a love for the outdoors, this CEHD alumnus has carved out a life of purpose in the mountains of Anchorage—where community, connection, and a commitment to youth define his path forward. 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 Special Education Faculty Lead TTAC Projects that Facilitate Positive Outcomes for Children and Youth with Disabilities https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/special-education-faculty-lead-ttac-projects-in-partnership-that-facilitate-positive-outcomes-for-children-and-youth-with-disabilities

George Mason houses the Virginia Department of Education Region 4 Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) that serves 19 Northern Virginia school divisions. Read More...

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 13:41:29 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/special-education-faculty-lead-ttac-projects-in-partnership-that-facilitate-positive-outcomes-for-children-and-youth-with-disabilities SRTM Auction Raises Funds for Student Success https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/srtm-auction-raises-funds-for-student-success

CEHD alumni, faculty, and friends came together at the second annual SRTM Silent Auction for an unforgettable evening of fun and fundraising—all in support of student opportunity and success. Read More...

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 12:56:55 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/srtm-auction-raises-funds-for-student-success CEHD Students, Faculty, and Staff Host a Campus Visit for Fifth Graders from City of Fairfax School https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-students-faculty-and-staff-host-a-campus-visit-for-fifth-graders-from-city-of-fairfax-school

Fairfax City elementary students observed the passion that drives CEHD students in the School of Education to pursue a career in teaching. Read More...

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 16:57:36 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-students-faculty-and-staff-host-a-campus-visit-for-fifth-graders-from-city-of-fairfax-school CEHD Dean Guerra-López Outlines Bold Vision for Transforming Africa’s Future Workforce Through K–12 Education at “Innovation Africa 2025” Summit https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-dean-guerra-lopez-outlines-bold-vision-for-transforming-africas-future-workforce-through-k-12-education-at-innovation-africa-2025-summit

A six-pillar framework proposed by Dean Guerra-López provides a roadmap to bring about meaningful and sustainable system changes to improve education outcomes in Africa. Read More...

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 15:04:45 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-dean-guerra-lopez-outlines-bold-vision-for-transforming-africas-future-workforce-through-k-12-education-at-innovation-africa-2025-summit Courtney Baker, Faculty in the Mathematics Specialist Leadership Program, Receives the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators’ Early Career Award https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/courtney-baker,-faculty-in-the-mathematics-specialist-leadership-program,-receives-the-association-of-mathematics-teacher-educators’-early-career-award

The AMTE Early Career Award recognizes Baker's contributions in mathematics specialist leadership and in the design of professional development for mathematics educators. Read More...

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 14:19:30 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/courtney-baker,-faculty-in-the-mathematics-specialist-leadership-program,-receives-the-association-of-mathematics-teacher-educators’-early-career-award Surfing Through Life: CEHD Alum Dave Horna ’94 Finds Success on the Waves https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/surfing-through-life-cehd-alum-dave-horna-94-finds-success-on-the-waves

CEHD alumnus Dave Horna ’94 has turned his passion for surfing into a dream career teaching surf lessons in sunny Cocoa Beach. From his health sciences degree and his unforgettable experiences on campus, Horna shares how George Mason helped set him on a thrilling path—one where he's making waves both in and out of the water! Read More...

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:20:23 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/surfing-through-life-cehd-alum-dave-horna-94-finds-success-on-the-waves Shane Caswell, Professor of Athletic Training Education in the School of Kinesiology, Receives Grant Approval in Support of the Virginia Concussion Initiative (VCI) https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/shane-caswell,-professor-of-athletic-training-education-in-the-school-of-kinesiology,-receives-grant-approval-in-support-of-the-virginia-concussion-initiative-(vci)

The VCI is a partnership between George Mason University and the Virginia Department of Health to raise awareness of best practices in the management of concussion and the protection of brain health. Read More...

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:29:07 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/shane-caswell,-professor-of-athletic-training-education-in-the-school-of-kinesiology,-receives-grant-approval-in-support-of-the-virginia-concussion-initiative-(vci) Joel Martin, Faculty in the School of Kinesiology, Receives an Award to Study the Effectiveness of a Wearable Sensor in Measuring a Person’s Real-Time Hydration Status https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/joel-martin-faculty-in-the-school-of-kinesiology-receives-an-award-to-study-the-effectiveness-of-a-wearable-sensor-in-measuring-a-persons-real-time-hydration-status

The research conducted by Martin could lead to applications of wearable technology that will help the performance of individuals working in high-stress occupations where proper hydration is crucial. Read More...

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:00:32 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/joel-martin-faculty-in-the-school-of-kinesiology-receives-an-award-to-study-the-effectiveness-of-a-wearable-sensor-in-measuring-a-persons-real-time-hydration-status A collaborative solution to culinary career challenges https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-03/collaborative-solution-culinary-career-challenges

Our Tourism and Events Management Program is partnering with the City of Fairfax, Town of Vienna, and the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association Foundation on the Culinary Careers Collaborative, a workforce development project to help restaurant workers receive the foundational skills they need to succeed. Read More...

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:14:01 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/a-collaborative-solution-to-culinary-career-challenges Samantha Viano, Faculty in the School of Education, Receives U.S. Department of Justice Grant to Study How School Security Equipment Affects Student Outcomes https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/samantha-viano-faculty-in-the-school-of-education-receives-us-department-of-justice-grant-to-study-how-school-security-equipment-affects-student-outcomes

The initiative led by Viano will include research co-designed by a group of Virginia high school students to ensure that the student perspective on school security is reflected in the study findings. Read More...

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:35:17 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/samantha-viano-faculty-in-the-school-of-education-receives-us-department-of-justice-grant-to-study-how-school-security-equipment-affects-student-outcomes George Mason’s Tutors to Teachers Program Aims to Close Learning Gaps in Virginia Schools https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/george-masons-tutors-to-teachers-program-aims-to-close-learning-gaps-in-virginia-schools

The Tutors to Teachers program has played a critical role not only in stemming the sharp declines in student achievement scores post-Covid, but also being proactive in addressing the critical teacher shortage in Virginia. Read More...

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:18:25 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/george-masons-tutors-to-teachers-program-aims-to-close-learning-gaps-in-virginia-schools