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Special Education Faculty Lead TTAC Projects in Partnership that Facilitate Positive Outcomes for Children and Youth with Disabilities
May 20, 2025
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...
SRTM Auction Raises Funds for Student Success
May 14, 2025
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...
CEHD Students, Faculty, and Staff Host a Campus Visit for Fifth Graders from City of Fairfax School
May 13, 2025
Fairfax City elementary students observed the passion that drives CEHD students in the School of Education to pursue a career in teaching. Read more...
CEHD Dean Guerra-López Outlines Bold Vision for Transforming Africa’s Future Workforce Through K–12 Education at “Innovation Africa 2025” Summit
May 7, 2025
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...
Courtney Baker, Faculty in the Mathematics Specialist Leadership Program, Receives the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators’ Early Career Award
May 6, 2025
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...
Surfing Through Life: CEHD Alum Dave Horna ’94 Finds Success on the Waves
April 3, 2025
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...
Shane Caswell, Professor of Athletic Training Education in the School of Kinesiology, Receives Grant Approval in Support of the Virginia Concussion Initiative (VCI)
April 2, 2025
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...
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
March 31, 2025
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...
A collaborative solution to culinary career challenges
March 27, 2025
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...
Samantha Viano, Faculty in the School of Education, Receives U.S. Department of Justice Grant to Study How School Security Equipment Affects Student Outcomes
March 26, 2025
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...