Diversity - Students

GSEHD offers students a wide array of programs to choose from, but what unites our students is each program’s commitment to make a difference. Through courses, partnerships, internships, and study abroad programs, GSEHD students actively use their studies to be of service to marginalized and underserved communities.

Student Features on EdFix

EdFix is GSEHD’s official podcast hosted by Dean Michael Feuer. EdFix aims to open the conversation about the practice and promise of education, as well as tackle some of education’s most complex issues through discussions with researchers, practitioners, policymakers. Amongst regular guests on EdFix are GSEHD students who are using their research and studies to work towards positive and inclusive changes in the realm of education.

Episode 4: "He looks like me!" How a Book Club for Boys Inspired a Culture of Reading at a D.C. School In 2010, only 20% of the students at D.C.’s Truesdell Education Campus could read on grade level. Eight years later, more than 87% can read on or above grade level--and they love reading! How did this school turn it around? Principal Mary Ann Stinson and Assistant Principal Michael Redmond II, both GSEHD doctoral students, share their creative strategies, data-driven approach, and unwavering commitment to closing the opportunity gap in their school community.


 

Organizations

ARC Multicultural Student Group

The ARC

The ARC is an open and inclusive space for underrepresented students to create community, discuss issues and share personal experiences. The Arc strives empowers underrepresented populations by honoring their individual experiences, facilitate educational opportunities and conversations for the GSEHD community, and affirm and celebrate the unique nature of our students.

PRIME @ GSEHD logo

GSEHD PRIME

Partners + Relationships = International Meaningful Experiences (GSEHD PRIME) was launched in order to build connections and friendships between GSEHD's international and domestic students. The purpose of the program is to provide incoming international students with a support network to help with their transition to DC and life as a graduate student, while at the same time providing domestic students the opportunity to learn about other cultures, explore DC, and connect to the GSEHD community.


 

See How GSEHD Students are Making a Difference

Faculty/Student Publishes Chapter: "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices to Support Muslim Americans at Work"

April 28, 2024

Dr. Susan Swayze and doctoral candidate Nadia Butt (Human and Org Learning) published a chapter in the "Handbook of Workplace Diversity and Stratification."

GSEHD Faculty, Students, Alumni Share Research and Keynotes at 2023 JCT/Bergamo Conference

April 28, 2024

GSEHD was well represented by our faculty, students and alumni at the Journal of Curriculum Theorizing (JCT) Conference in Dayton, OH.

Doctoral Candidate, Denise Soukup, Wins Award for Inclusivity

April 28, 2024

Soukup was recognized as an Outstanding Inclusive Administrator by the Loudoun County Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee.

GSEHD Student, Joseph Braswell, Featured on Sesame Street

April 28, 2024

Watch two episodes of Sesame Street's 'Sesame Workshop' to see GSEHD student Joseph Braswell in action in the classroom.

Counseling Faculty and Doc Students Receive 2022 Qualitative Article of the Year Award

April 28, 2024

They were recognized for their publication, “Pre- and Post-Migration Experiences of LGBTQ+ Asylum-Seeking Individuals: A Phenomenological Investigation."

A Message in Solidarity with the Asian Community

April 28, 2024

This message was sent to the GSEHD community in the wake of the attacks in Atlanta that killed eight people, including six Asian women, on March 16, 2021.

"I Grew Up Latinx & Disabled — & I’m Creating The Change I Want To See" Published by GSEHD Student

April 28, 2024

GSEHD doctoral student Maria (Conchita) Hernandez Legorreta (Special Education) published an article on Refinery29.com.

"Supporting Deaf Students in Education Abroad" Published by GSEHD Student

April 28, 2024

Doctoral student Becca AbuRakia-Einhorn (Higher Education Administration) published a chapter in the new book, Social Justice and International Education.