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See highlights and updates on our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and programs.
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.
GSEHD Student, Nina Balandina, Awarded GW Presidential Fellowship
April 4, 2024
International Education master's student (and incoming Ph.D. candidate), Nina Balandina, has been awarded a GW Presidential Fellowship.
Alumna Dr. Anitza San Miguel Honored by Florida Congressman as Distinguished Leader
April 3, 2024
Dr. Anitza San Miguel was chosen by Congressman Soto to be honored for her dedication to improving lives in the community as part of Women's History Month.
Civic Education and the Common Good with Dr. Michael Feuer
Dean Feuer Guest on National Security Law Today Podcast
April 3, 2024
Dean Feuer was a guest on the National Security Law Today podcast in the segment “Civic Education and the Common Good with Dr. Michael Feuer.’’
Five Tools and Resources for Special Education Teachers and Administrators
April 2, 2024
By utilizing these 5 special education teaching methods and resources, you can help create a supportive and inclusive classroom to reach all learners.
Alumna, Dr. McKenna Lewis, Named Director of Elementary Education for Charles County
April 1, 2024
GSEHD alumna Dr. McKenna Lewis (Ed.S., Special Education) has been appointed Director of Elementary Education for Charles County Public Schools (Maryland).
Dr. Engel Takes Part in Panel, "Educating for Global Citizenship in the Digital Age"
April 1, 2024
Dr. Laura Engel took part in a panel webinar, "Educating for Global Citizenship in the Digital Age," as part of UNESCO's International Day for Digital Learning.
Doctoral Student, Louis Roberts, Wins 2024 International Impact Book Award
March 26, 2024
GSEHD student Louis Roberts (Educational Leadership Administration) received an International Impact Book Award for his children's book, Brown Girls Do It All.
GSEHD Student, Saleh Sani, Named Finalist in 2024 New Venture Competition
Sani's Platform, Goalplus, is a Top Contender in the Social Innovation Track
March 22, 2024
Saleh Sani's platform, Goalplus, has made it to the final round of the 2024 New Venture Competition. Goalplus hopes to challenge the rec sports landscape.
GSEHD Fellowship Addresses Antisemitism and Fosters Jewish Inclusion
Applications Now Open
March 22, 2024
The Fellowship & Summer Institute on Antisemitism and Jewish Inclusion, sponsored by Naomi Foundation and Academic Engagement Network, is accepting applicants.
Alumna, Dr. Sacha Sharp, Named Murray State Distinguished Young Alumna
March 20, 2024
GSEHD alumna Dr. Sacha Sharp (master's, Education and Human Development) was selected for the Distinguished Young Alumna Award from Murray State University.
GSEHD Program to Help D.C. Students Find More Options after Graduation
March 19, 2024
Project EXPAND works with school educators and administrators to explore what options are available to D.C. students who choose an apprenticeship pathway.