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Teacher exchange for a 21st century education
Preparing our students for the 21st century and its demands is a global challenge. We cannot forget the importance of preparing a citizenry who will be able to work across borders and join with international colleagues in a global society, and we need teachers who are taught themselves to support intercultural understanding. Read more...
Mason to Lead Partnership on $28.5 Million Education Grant
George Mason University has been selected to receive a $28.5 million Investing in Innovation (i3) grant from the U.S. Department of Education and will lead the Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA). Read more...
Startlingly Sensible Fix for Achievement Gap
You cannot understand modern education policy without a grasp of the achievement gap. On average, low-income students have lower academic achievement than affluent students.Black or Hispanic students similarly score lower on standardized tests, on average, than white or Asian students. Read more...Concussions in Youth Sports
When Shane Caswell was a high school hockey player in upstate New York, a dirty hit put him headfirst into the boards, knocking him out. He quickly regained consciousness and skated off to the bench.“When I went back to the bench, I got very emotional,” Caswell says now. “I was crying, I was swearing, which aren’t normal behaviors for me. And in retrospect, I couldn’t see and was having visual disturbances.” Read full article
With Augmented Reality, Students Developing a 'New Way to Learn'
“Augmented Reality” sounds like a pilot for a Syfy channel television series. But while the technology behind what is known in scientific circles as AR is certainly state of the art, its potential as a valuable tool for educators is far from science fiction. Read more...
Mary Kayler receives Teaching Excellence Award!
The Center for Teaching Excellence awards Mary Kayler, associate professor who teaches for the CEHD Initiatives in Educational Transformation program (link to IET). Dr. Kayler was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for her continued dedication to enhancing student learning. Read more...
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