GSEHD to Study Language and Culture Effects on Children

Studies have shown that children who are exposed to a second language and culture between the ages of 0-5 years old are more developmentally well-rounded than those who are not exposed. Answering President Obama’s call to strengthen military families, GSEHD is working with the Department of Defense (DOD) to enhance the language and cultural capabilities of children from military families with the Second Language and Culture Exposure for Children and Youth (SLCECY) Project.

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Maria Ferguson to Lead GSEHD's Center on Education Policy

The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) has become the new home of the Center on Education Policy (CEP), an internationally renowned source of information to guide educational improvement. The center will reinforce the school’s commitment to linking research and teaching to educational policy and practice. Maria Voles Ferguson will lead the center as its executive director. She has extensive experience in all facets of education policy, research, practice and strategic planning and will join GW on June 4, 2012.

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Phoebe Stevenson Appointed Administrative Dean

Dr. Phoebe Stevenson has been chosen to serve as administrative dean and chief of operations for the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.

Dr. Stevenson brings extensive experience to the position in organizational transformation, strategic planning, innovative use of information technology, finance and investment and non-profit management and operations. She will join GSEHD on July 1.

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