Grand Challenge Initiative News

The tool can help school policymakers calculate the additional energy consumed and carbon emissions produced from student use of AI in schools. Read more...

CEHD faculty leading Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators’ (VACTE) Inquiry Initiative to better understand teacher retention statewide. Read more...

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in teaching and learning, educators and institutions have a critical opportunity to shape how it is understood and used in schools. This spring, educators, researchers, and school division leaders convened at George Mason University through the College of Education and Human Development’s Educational Research Alliance of Northern Virginia to advance a shared vision for AI literacy and to strengthen the connection between research, preparation, and practice across the region. Read more...

CEHD faculty join interdisciplinary teams driving innovative research through George Mason’s Grand Challenge Initiative. Read more...

Milestone event raises more than $50,000 to support scholarships and expand opportunities for Mason LIFE and Special Education students. Read more...

Dean Ingrid Guerra-López joins President Gregory Washington to discuss the future of education in a rapidly changing world. Read more...

ACCESS Academy is gaining rapid momentum in its inaugural year, with applications nearly doubling for 2026–27 and students achieving a 3.72 average GPA in a rigorous, integrated curriculum. Early college coursework and hands-on learning experiences are positioning students at the intersection of high school, higher education, and emerging technical fields. Read more...

The Patriot Performance Lab is bridging the gap between research and athletics. Through comprehensive testing, data analysis, and applied research, the lab provides athletes and coaches with actionable insights that directly support performance, health, and long‑term development. Read more...

Our college is advancing Virginia’s education workforce with the launch of Future Ready Teachers, a workforce initiative to strengthen Virginia’s educator pipeline through full-ride scholarships, innovative preparation, and sustained early-career support. Read more...

CEHD researchers will determine if the Work Performance Exam can predict the laboratory-measured aerobic capacity of firefighters performing occupational tasks. Read more...