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Climate Change, Water, and Komodo Dragons
Jonathan Yoo in Jakarta, Indonesia
August 21, 2019
Hear all about Jonathan Yoo's experience as a UNESCO Fellow in Jakarta, Indonesia, including stunning photographs of his adventures and local cuisine.
Diary of a GW UNESCO Fellow disguised as a Hamburger
Kyle Hall in Hamburg, Germany
August 20, 2019
GW Fellow Kyle Hall recaps his fellowship at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) in Hamburg, Germany and shares recommendation for future fellows.
In Pictures: Elementary Education Class of 2019
May 28, 2019
The Master's of Elementary Education graduating class of 2019 takes a look back at their experiences in the program in this video.
"Conversations that Matter: Art that Uplifts" Featured in GW Today
April 20, 2019
GSEHD's April 2019 Conversations that Matter speaker series featured Gabriel "Asheru" Benn, founder of Hip Hop Educational Literacy Program, and Dr. Sheppard.
10 Strategies to Build on Student Collaboration in the Classroom
September 8, 2017
Collaborative learning, breaking students into groups to work on projects and learn from one another, has become ! of the core philosophies in classrooms today.
Mayberg Center Connects Academics and Work of Jewish Orgs
June 12, 2017
Learn more about the mission of GSEHD's newest center, the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership.
Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership Opens
March 27, 2017
The Mayberg Center officially opened during a dinner and reception on March 15, 2017. Read the full article in GWToday.
New Center to Focus on Advancement of Jewish Education
November 14, 2016
A gift from the Mayberg Foundation funded the creation of the new Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership within GSEHD.
Dr. Sylven Beck Receives Jane Lingo Alumni Outstanding Service Award
April 22, 2015
Dr. Beck was one of six GW graduates honored this year with the GW Alumni Association’s highest annual award for service.
Should K-12 Students Be Treated as Commodities?
At UNESCO symposium, education experts discuss what happens when public good meets private gain.
March 9, 2015
UNESCO Sumposium, “Unpacking Education and the Civic Good: The Potential and Role of Education in an Era of Global Markets and Power," hosted at GW's GSEHD.
UNESCO Director General Calls for a ‘New Push in Education’
GW’s UNESCO chair in international education for development plans to build citizen-leaders.
September 22, 2014
GSEHD hosted director general of UNESCO to celebrate the installation of the university’s UNESCO chair in international education for development.