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School Counseling Research Symposium and Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society Induction
May 13, 2024
Students presented their research at the School Counseling Research Symposium and some were inducted into Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counseling Honor Society.
Graduates’ Fondest Memories of GW
Savannah Lambert, International Education
May 10, 2024
Graduating GSEHD student, Savannah Lambert, shared about her experience in the International Education program in a GW Today story on grads' favorite memories.
Shifting to Student-Centered Learning: The Role of Curriculum & Instruction
May 8, 2024
A student-centered learning pedagogical approach allows students to co-create their education experience by choosing what they learn and how they learn it.
GSEHD Faculty and Alumna Organize First International Inclusive Education Symposium in Ghana
May 3, 2024
Drs. Gresham and Engel collaborated with GSEHD alumna Elaine Walton to organize the inaugural International Inclusive Education Symposium in Ghana.
Trauma Counseling for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers with Dr. Mina Attia
May 2, 2024
Dr. Mina Attia was interviewed for the National Board of Certified Counselors newsletter article, "Trauma Counseling for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers."
GSEHD Students Share Work at Research Kaleidoscope
May 2, 2024
GSEHD's research showcase provided an opportunity for more than 60 students to present their research, resulting in a dynamic exchange of ideas and feedback.
GSEHD Alumna, Dr. Amber Samuels, Recognized for Community Action in Field of Counseling
May 2, 2024
Alumna Dr. Amber Samuels was recognized by the Maryland Counseling Assoc. and Counselors for Social Justice (a division of the American Counseling Assoc.).
Alumnus, Bryan Daniels, Named Finalist for 2023 Principal of the Year by The Washington Post
May 2, 2024
GSEHD alumnus Bryan Daniels (master's, Special Education & Disability Studies) was named a finalist for 2023 Principal of the Year award by The Washington Post.
Alumnus Patrick Martin Selected as Chief of Staff for Department of Defense Education Activity Europe East District
April 25, 2024
GSEHD alumnus Patrick Martin (master's, Curriculum & Instruction) is now Chief of Staff for the Department of Defense Education Activity Europe East District.
Alumna Mary Fisk Named Principal of Yokosuka Primary School (Japan)
April 25, 2024
GSEHD alumna Mary Fisk (master's, Educational Leadership & Admin) is Principal of Yokosuka Primary School, a Department of Defense Education Activity school.
Designing Digital Learning
April 22, 2024
Through digital learning, you can create more engaging, interactive and immersive learning experiences. Use these tips to design more effective courses as well.
GSEHD Staff Member Wins an Excellence in Student Life Award
Celia Peña-Gomez, Program Coordinator for the International Education Program, Awarded the George Washington Award
April 16, 2024
Celia Peña-Gomez, Program Coordinator for the International Education Program, was recognized at the Excellence in Student Life Awards Ceremony.
GW Students Make Global Impact through UNESCO Fellowship
The UNESCO Fellows program places graduate students in intensive internships at UNESCO field offices and institutes around the world.
April 16, 2024
The UNESCO Fellows program places graduate students in intensive internships at UNESCO field offices and institutes around the world.
GSEHD Student Wins $15,000 in GW's New Venture Competition
Saleh Sani Placed 2nd for Social Innovation
April 16, 2024
GSEHD doctoral student Saleh Sani (EdD, Human and Organizational Learning) was awarded $15,000 in GW's New Venture Competition for his project Goalplus.
Museum Education Student Hosts Fulbright Group as part of Field Placement
April 10, 2024
Dana Golan Miller, a Museum Education Program master's student, hosted a group of Fulbright Israel Public Humanities Fellows as part of her field placement.
Alumnus, Justin McIntosh, Appointed Principal of Schneider Elementary (Illinois)
April 10, 2024
GSEHD alumnus Justin McIntosh (master's, Educational Leadership and Administration), is the newly appointed principal of Schneider Elementary School.
Israel Education Program Highlighted in Jewish Standard's Article
"Educators Learn to Teach about Israel"
April 10, 2024
GSEHD's program in Israel Education was highlighted in the Jewish Standard's article, "Educators learn to teach about Israel." Faculty and students quoted.
Drs. Cha and Nakamura Receive GW Sigur Center for Asian Studies Summer Research Grants
April 10, 2024
Dr. Jihae Cha and Dr. Yoshie Nakamura were each awarded a GW Sigur Center for Asian Studies Summer Research Grant for proposed research studies.
Dr. Nakamura's Open@WRLC Grant Proposal Expected to Result in Textbook Savings and Classroom Equity
April 10, 2024
Dr. Yoshie Nakamura's grant application for the Open@WRLC Faculty Course Transformation Program has been accepted.
Announcing the 2024 ETS-GW Research Summer Internship Cohort
April 5, 2024
As part of their internship, students will collaborate with ETS researchers on projects that tackle both fundamental and groundbreaking subjects in education.