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CEHD and University Libraries are building a tool to improve navigating education research
September 3, 2025
Seth Hunter is working with University Libraries and EBSCO to develop a tool that utilizes AI to help practitioners find and interpret evidence-based practices and that can to improve student outcomes. Read more...

From First-Year Teacher to FCPS Standout: Emmeline Mejia, MEd ’24, Makes an Early Impact
September 2, 2025
Named Fairfax County Public Schools' 2025 Outstanding New Secondary Teacher of the Year, Emmeline Mejia is already making an impact in TESOL education. Inspired by her time at CEHD and motivated by her students’ resilience, Mejia is creating a classroom based on belonging and purpose. Read more...

Kinesiology Program Faculty Receive Grant to Determine Effectiveness of AI-Integrated Wearable Sensor in Predicting Fatigue and Risk of Injury in Firefighters
September 2, 2025
An interdisciplinary team of CEHD and CEC researchers will focus on developing a movement assessment tool to identify early biomechanical markers of fatigue and injury risk in emergency responders. Read more...

ACCESS Academy’s inaugural AI Summer Camp builds critical technology skills—and miniature robots
August 6, 2025
ACCESS Academy held an AI Summer Camp for 9th-12th graders across Virginia, allowing them to experience hands-on exploration of AI and robotics. Read more...

Technical assistance grant supports early childhood teachers throughout Virginia
August 1, 2025
Christan Coogle is working with the VDOE to expand and improve the toolboxes of teachers across Virginia to better support students with delays and disabilities. Read more...

School of Kinesiology Faculty Named First-Ever Recipient of the Marsha Grant-Ford EDAC Distinguished Research Award by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
July 31, 2025
This prestigious award highlights contributions in athletic training research focusing on health disparities in diverse communities and the development of ethnically diverse athletic trainers. Read more...

Tech Talk: George Mason University professor uses virtual reality to help older adults’ balance
July 30, 2025
Kinesiology professor Tiphanie Raffegeau's research was featured on DC News Now. Read more...

Counseling Program Faculty’s Community Based Participatory Action Research Provides Foundation of Parent Support Group Established to Help Immigrant Families
July 29, 2025
A parent support group in the Arlandria community of Northern Virginia provides a safe place where mothers from Central America are helping one another as they build a better life for their children. Read more...

Former Patriots star Tayler Cook brings winning touch to coaching
July 28, 2025
Physical education and special education alumna Tayler Cook was named Class 4 State Coach of the Year after helping her team claim the Dulles District and Region 4C titles. Read more...

George Mason educators improve middle school mathematics education with data-driven decisions
July 28, 2025
For the past three years, Courtney Baker has worked with Frederick County Public Schools to study the role of math specialists in middle school mathematics education to learn more about how they can best support student learning. Read more...