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The College of Education and Human Development is an inclusive community of scholars, educators, and practitioners dedicated to the lifelong pursuit of learning, development, and well-being. Through transdisciplinary collaboration, we innovate and produce research that positively impacts the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.

The AI and Data-Informed Education Policy Initiative at George Mason University spotlights AI's growing role in educatio...
11/15/2024

The AI and Data-Informed Education Policy Initiative at George Mason University spotlights AI's growing role in education and how it has the potential to reshape school systems and prepare teachers and students for AI-enabled learning. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/22k4kyfr

Emeritus faculty member James Kozlowski published an op-ed in the National Recreation Park Association magazine discussi...
11/14/2024

Emeritus faculty member James Kozlowski published an op-ed in the National Recreation Park Association magazine discussing recent court cases that involve claims of discrimination in public park facilities. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/3f7yzdhd

The Paris 2024 Olympics may be over, but for doctoral candidate Zikun Li, discovering societal implications of the Olymp...
11/13/2024

The Paris 2024 Olympics may be over, but for doctoral candidate Zikun Li, discovering societal implications of the Olympic games is an ongoing pursuit. She is currently completing her dissertation titled “Understanding Refugees’ Meaning-Making Through the Lens of Sports.” Her research recently opened doors for her to connect with fellow scholars from around the world at the International Olympic Academy Postgraduate Seminar in Olympia, Greece. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/bd88ntvs

Pierre Rodgers is quoted in an article from the Fairfax Machine discussing the growth of tennis and pickleball in Fairfa...
11/12/2024

Pierre Rodgers is quoted in an article from the Fairfax Machine discussing the growth of tennis and pickleball in Fairfax. Read the article here:

The dueling sports both keep growing. Can experiments underway in Fairfax help them coexist?

Amanda A. Williams, a graduate student in the Counseling Program with a concentration in clinical mental health, recentl...
11/08/2024

Amanda A. Williams, a graduate student in the Counseling Program with a concentration in clinical mental health, recently attended the Virginia Counselors Association Leadership Academy as one of their 2024 Pete Warren Fellows. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/352745a6

Erik Hines was selected for the 2024 Class of the International Colloquium on Black Males in Education's Warrior Awards....
11/06/2024

Erik Hines was selected for the 2024 Class of the International Colloquium on Black Males in Education's Warrior Awards. Learn more about this honor here: https://tinyurl.com/3nntzcj4

Dave Wiggins is mentioned in an article from the Smithsonian Magazine for his contributions to the book, "Game Changers:...
11/04/2024

Dave Wiggins is mentioned in an article from the Smithsonian Magazine for his contributions to the book, "Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture." Read the article here:

A new book from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture shows the images and impacts of athletes on and off the playing field

Sport management professor Craig Esherick was inducted into the Springbrook High School Sports Hall of Fame. Read more a...
10/31/2024

Sport management professor Craig Esherick was inducted into the Springbrook High School Sports Hall of Fame. Read more about this here:

In a few days, Craig Esherick will be inducted into his second Hall of Fame in two years. The evening of Oct. 19 at Argyle Country Club in Silver Spring, the Arlington resident and former Georgetown University men's head basketball coach (and player) will be one of nine inductees into the Springbroo...

As part of one of their classes, some of our Education Policy students visited the U.S. Capitol to meet with Virginia po...
10/29/2024

As part of one of their classes, some of our Education Policy students visited the U.S. Capitol to meet with Virginia policymakers and learn about the education policymaking process. Learn more here:

George Mason University professor Jeffrey K. Grim took his HE 711 Policy Analysis in Higher Education class to the U.S. Capitol to learn about the education policymaking process.

Alumna Kelly Cosgrove received the Fairfax County Public Schools Individual Excellence Award for Equity and Cultural Res...
10/28/2024

Alumna Kelly Cosgrove received the Fairfax County Public Schools Individual Excellence Award for Equity and Cultural Responsiveness. Read more about this here:

The Individual Excellence Award recognizes employees committed to excellence, equity, and opportunity.

PhD candidate Dildora Khakimova received an International Research Foundation for English Language Education doctoral di...
10/25/2024

PhD candidate Dildora Khakimova received an International Research Foundation for English Language Education doctoral dissertation grant. Learn more about Dildora and her research here: https://tinyurl.com/yzf53f8y

Divya Varier was awarded a grant from the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families to evaluate the state’s ...
10/24/2024

Divya Varier was awarded a grant from the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families to evaluate the state’s innovative Early Childhood Longitudinal Data System. Learn more about this here: https://tinyurl.com/tfkz7zvp

Erik Hines received the Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Author Contribution for his co-authorship of a book chapt...
10/22/2024

Erik Hines received the Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Author Contribution for his co-authorship of a book chapter titled, “The Career Academy as a Vehicle to Promote Black Male Student Interest in STEM College and Career Pathways.” Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4u8s8aa8

David Houston was recently interviewed by the National Education Policy Center where he discussed partisanship and polar...
10/18/2024

David Houston was recently interviewed by the National Education Policy Center where he discussed partisanship and polarization in education policy. Listen to the interview here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxxjm44

Kinesiology adjunct professor, Michele Marenus, was quoted and had her research cited in an article on how certain exerc...
10/17/2024

Kinesiology adjunct professor, Michele Marenus, was quoted and had her research cited in an article on how certain exercises can help reduce work burnout. Read the article here:

A new study found that moderate exercise may reduce job burnout.

In the fall 2024 semester, 31 students across our programs earned College of Education and Human Development donor-funde...
10/16/2024

In the fall 2024 semester, 31 students across our programs earned College of Education and Human Development donor-funded scholarships. Meet our fall 2024 scholarship recipients here: https://tinyurl.com/mr25hvmv

10/15/2024

In order to achieve and maintain maximum physical fitness, you need to incorporate aerobic exercise and resistance training into your fitness routine. Kinesiology professor Charlie Robison discusses the differences and importance of both types of exercise: https://tinyurl.com/6xnm7s2z

Professor Seth Hunter and PhD candidate Katherine Bowser's research on a cost-effective teacher evaluation system that i...
10/11/2024

Professor Seth Hunter and PhD candidate Katherine Bowser's research on a cost-effective teacher evaluation system that improves student math outcomes was featured in the National Council on Teacher Quality Bulletin. Read the article here:

A new study finds that this cost-effective evaluation system could improve math outcomes in districts with fewer students, teachers, and resources.

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