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George Mason’s College of Education and Human Development Launches Inaugural ACCESS Academy Cohort

July 3, 2025

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at George Mason University is welcoming the inaugural class of students for the Accelerated College and Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy for the 2025–2026 academic year. Read more...
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Using virtual reality to prevent falls in older adults

July 3, 2025

Tiphanie Raffegeau and her colleagues received a 4-VA grant to study how virtual reality can be used to prevent falls in older adults. Read more...
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ERA.NOVA Tackles Secondary Literacy Gaps with Research-Informed Strategies

June 25, 2025

A regional research-practice partnership led by George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development brings focus to adolescent reading outcomes through systems-level collaboration and innovation. Read more...
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CEHD Faculty Receives Spencer Foundation Award in Support of Pilot Study Focusing on Special Education Teacher Workforce

June 16, 2025

The project's purpose is to develop a measure of occupational well-being which reflects the work experiences relevant to special education teachers. Read more...
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College of Education and Human Development Faculty at George Mason University Receive an Award from the U.S. Department of Justice that Addresses the Prevention of School Violence

June 5, 2025

The Comprehensive Safety and Violence Prevention in Diverse Middle Schools initiative seeks to partner with and build capacity in Prince William County public schools to integrate mental health comprehensive programming and services centered on school safety to facilitate a positive school climate. Read more...
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Patriot Profile: Midori Galligan

June 3, 2025

Kinesiology student Midori Galligan has found new passions while pursuing her dreams of becoming a physical therapist, including singing a cappella and rowing. Read more...
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George Mason professor teaches Pre-K-12 teachers how to make their lessons more accessible

June 2, 2025

Kimberly Avila leads The Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Blindness and Vision Impairment, a program to recruit, train, and retain teachers for students who are blind and visually impaired. Read more...
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Trial by virtual fire: Augmented reality project tailors training for firefighters

May 27, 2025

Through the National Science Foundation’s EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research program, Craig Yu and Joel Martin are developing  an augmented reality program that could help train firefighters while minimizing risk. Read more...
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Special Education Faculty Lead TTAC Projects 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...
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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...