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For some people, early childhood memories of school included the image of a classroom with the teacher standing in front of a large chalkboard that faced a row of desks. On it the teacher would write down lessons and assignments that students needed to learn. While chalkboards can still be found in some American classrooms, advancements in technology over the years have given rise to digital devices like smartboards.

Many teenagers enjoy participating in outdoor recreation, visiting parks, and traveling to far- away places to experience new sights and sounds. And now some Virginia high schools are trying to channel those interests by showing students how the activities they like to do for leisure can be transformed into a professional career they are passionate about.

Pride of ownership—it means the sense of personal satisfaction and responsibility you receive from taking care of the possessions you own or the work that you do. It signifies a level of deep commitment as demonstrated by the care with which an individual treats their valued possessions or their tireless efforts in ensuring that the work they perform meets the highest of standards.

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.

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.

The optimal time to establish and practice good habits that will contribute to a person’s well-being throughout their life is during the formative years that start in childhood and continue into adolescence and their teen years. At each of these life stages, a person will encounter different challenges requiring them to make certain choices which could have a profound effect on their overall happiness and general welfare.

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.

Imagine a situation where a student is asked to draft a paper on a topic for which they have little or no knowledge. Without a plan or strategy prepared in advance on how best to approach this task, a student might hastily gather whatever information they can readily find on the topic that would allow them to complete the assignment.

In the much-loved Harry Potter books, it is the Sorting Hat that assigns new students into one of the four houses that make up the school known as Hogwarts. Placements were aligned with the house climate that best matched a student's characteristics and abilities, as determined by the Sorting Hat.

The opportunity for a student to develop skills in a language other than their home language should not be limited to the time they spend in a foreign or world language class. Instead, students should have the chance to expand their language proficiency regardless of what class they are in—whether that is a class in mathematics, social studies, science, or another discipline.