News Feed SOED All https://education.gmu.edu/ Wed, 14 May 2025 04:56:40 -0400 en-us 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 Robert Baker, Professor Emeritus of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management, is Recognized for His Lifetime Achievements in Sport Management https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/robert-baker-professor-emeritus-of-sport-recreation-and-tourism-management-is-recognized-for-his-lifetime-achievements-in-sport-management

Baker was recently honored with the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Master Professor Award and was inducted into the COSMA Hall of Fame. Read More...

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:25:41 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/robert-baker-professor-emeritus-of-sport-recreation-and-tourism-management-is-recognized-for-his-lifetime-achievements-in-sport-management CEHD Recognizes Alumni on the 40 Under 40 List https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-recognizes-alumni-on-the-40-under-40-list

Six CEHD Alumni Were Recognized on the 40 Under 40 Honors List for Their Professional and Community Achievements. Read More...

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:45:52 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-recognizes-alumni-on-the-40-under-40-list CEHD Alum Reflects on Remarkable 50-Year Career in Education https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-alum-reflects-on-remarkable-50-year-career-in-education

From the classroom to educational leadership, Tom Giska, MEd ’81 shares insights, challenges, and the evolution of teaching over five decades. Read More...

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:13:29 -0400 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-alum-reflects-on-remarkable-50-year-career-in-education George Mason CEHD Student-Athletes Honored for their Outstanding Achievements https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/mason-cehd-student-athletes-honored-for-their-outstanding-achievements-2025

The 2025 Peter N. Stearns Provost Scholar Athlete Awards were recently presented to a group of CEHD students recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments. Read More...

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:23:08 -0500 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/mason-cehd-student-athletes-honored-for-their-outstanding-achievements-2025 Supriya Baily, Professor and Co-Director of the Center for International Education has Authored a Book Examining How a Fundamentalist Movement in India Has Affected Women’s Rights Over a 30-Year Span https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/supriya-baily,-professor-and-co-director-of-the-center-for-international-education-has-authored-a-book-examining-how-a-fundamentalist-movement-in-india-has-affected-women’s-rights-over-a-30-year-span

In her book, Baily illustrates how access and opportunity for women is eroded when nationalist ideologies become embedded in the political environment. Read More...

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:54:22 -0500 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/supriya-baily,-professor-and-co-director-of-the-center-for-international-education-has-authored-a-book-examining-how-a-fundamentalist-movement-in-india-has-affected-women’s-rights-over-a-30-year-span Christan Coogle, Associate Professor of Special Education, is Selected as Co-Editor of the prestigious journal <i>Young Exceptional Children (YEC)</i> https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/christan-coogle-associate-professor-of-special-education-is-selected-as-co-editor-of-the-prestigious-journal-young-exceptional-children-(yec) Young Exceptional Children (YEC)" width="108px" height="108px" />

As Co-Editor, Coogle will evaluate submitted research addressing best practices in support of young children, birth through age 8, with disabilities or developmental delays. Read More...

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:30:57 -0500 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/christan-coogle-associate-professor-of-special-education-is-selected-as-co-editor-of-the-prestigious-journal-young-exceptional-children-(yec) Teacher Clothing Closet Helps Student Teaching Interns Look and Feel Their Best https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-02/teacher-clothing-closet-helps-student-teaching-interns-look-and-feel-their-best

The EDSE Council, a Special Education Program student group, completed their first big service project: Creating a professional clothes closet for CEHD student interns. Read More...

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:55:10 -0500 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/teacher-clothing-closet-helps-student-teaching-interns-look-and-feel-their-best Special Education Faculty, Christan Coogle (Pankiewicz) and Heather Walter, Are Co-Authors of a Book on Achieving Changes in Schools Through a Data-Informed Framework https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/special-education-faculty,-christan-coogle-and-heather-walter,-are-co-authors-of-a-book-on-achieving-changes-in-schools-through-a-data-informed-framework

The book is a resource to guide schools in addressing the challenges of recruiting and retaining qualified teachers and meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Read More...

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:22:44 -0500 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/special-education-faculty,-christan-coogle-and-heather-walter,-are-co-authors-of-a-book-on-achieving-changes-in-schools-through-a-data-informed-framework George Mason alumna and trailblazer Callie Brownson making her mark in the male-dominated world of professional football https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-02/george-mason-alumna-and-trailblazer-callie-brownson-making-her-mark-male-dominated

Callie Browson, BS Sport Management '16, will be a key member of the staff charged with selecting and leading the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams Read More...

]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:41:12 -0500 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/george-mason-alumna-and-trailblazer-callie-brownson-making-her-mark-in-the-male-dominated-world-of-professional-football Tourism and Events Management Alumnus Runs Away With the Circus https://www.gmu.edu/news/2025-01/tourism-and-events-management-student-runs-away-circus

Sami Saghir, BS Tourism and Events Management '24, interned with Cirque Du Soleil while he was a student and is now working with them full-time post-graduation. Read More...

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:36:39 -0500 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/tourism-and-events-management-alumnus-runs-away-with-the-circus Seth Parsons, professor of Literacy and Elementary Education in the School of Education, is chosen to serve as co-editor of the prestigious Journal of Literacy Research https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/seth-parsons,-professor-of-literacy-and-elementary-education-in-the-school-of-education,-is-chosen-to-serve-as-co-editor-of-the-prestigious-journal-of-literacy-research

Parsons is one of six editors responsible for evaluating and adjudicating manuscripts for inclusion in the flagship publication of the Literacy Research Association. Read More...

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:27:39 -0500 https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/seth-parsons,-professor-of-literacy-and-elementary-education-in-the-school-of-education,-is-chosen-to-serve-as-co-editor-of-the-prestigious-journal-of-literacy-research