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Designing Digital Learning in Schools using Robots
April 4, 2016
Robots attended class along with teachers in the Designing Digital Learning in Schools (DDLS) graduate program. These teachers had the opportunity to meet Sphero. They were able to build thinking and problem-solving skills by completing a range of missions and then to use those programming skills to teach their Sphero tricks. Read more...
The Elementary Education PDS program and Local Elementary Schools Win National Award
March 8, 2016
CEHD's Elementary Education program receives the National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPD) Exemplary Professional Development School Award. Read more...
Dr. Sarah Nagro to Receive AERA Student Research Award
February 29, 2016
This year the AERA SER-SIG announced Dr. Sarah Nagro as the recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Student Research Award. This award has been created to recognize excellence in research related to the education of children, adolescents and adults with disabilities. Read more...
Study Sport Management Abroad in Lugano, Switzerland - Summer 2016
February 22, 2016
Summer 2016, professor Craig Esherick, from the School of Recreation, Health and Tourism will teach a Sport Management course at Franklin University in Lugano, Switzerland as part of the George Mason University Mason Abroad program. .
Read more...Celebrating Black History in Sports
February 12, 2016
David K. Wiggins has spent his 36 years in higher education, first at Kansas State and now George Mason, researching and writing about the history of sport, especially regarding the interconnection among race, sport, and American culture.
Read more...Alumnus Makes a Difference as Founder of Ellie's Hats
January 4, 2016
Jay Coakley is a physical education teacher whose compassion for a kindergartener facing cancer grew into a nationwide charity. Read more...
New PhD Joseph DiPietro Looks Forward to Celebrating Winter Graduation
December 18, 2015
Joseph DiPietro, who graduates this semester with a PhD in Education, is ready to celebrate! Read more...
New Graduate Lyn Midcap Lands Job With Washington Redskins
December 18, 2015
Lyn Midcap, who graduates this semester with a sport management degree, is ready to make her mark with the NFL. Read more...
Nominate a Teacher for the Exemplary Early Career Teacher Award 2016
December 15, 2015
Do you know an extraordinary teacher who deserves a $2,500 award? Nominate him or her today! Nominations are due February 29. Read more...
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Huge Economic Impact of Local Parks
December 7, 2015
Mason releases results of a groundbreaking study on the economic impact of regional and local parks. Read more...