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Research Snapshot: Self-Employment Among People with Disabilities Across Demographic, Geographic Factors
Assistant Professor Gemarco Peterson conducted a study to better understand gaps in self-employment rates among individuals with disabilities, and to examine how machine learning may be used to identify patterns associated with self-employment among individuals with disabilities.
April 21, 2026
Research Snapshot: Self-Employment Among People with Disabilities Across Demographic, Geographic Factors
April 21, 2026
Assistant Professor Gemarco Peterson conducted a study to better understand gaps in self-employment rates among individuals with disabilities, and to examine how machine learning may be used to identify patterns associated with self-employment among individuals with disabilities.
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CEHD Signs Memorandum of Understanding with University of Siegen
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Siegen in Germany.
April 21, 2026
Five Students Named 2026 PAGE STAR Region 3A Winners
Five students and teachers have been selected as Professional Association of Georgia Educators Student Teacher Achievement Recognition Region 3A winners. The announcement was made on March 12 by at a luncheon hosted by Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development.
March 16, 2026
Katherine Garzón Hernández Builds Connections Between Ecuador, U.S. Students During Fulbright TEA Program
Katherine Gabriela Garzón Hernández, a high school teacher from Ecuador, asked her students to write letters to American high school students. When she came to Georgia State University for the Fulbright TEA program, students at North Atlanta High School wrote letters back to her class.
March 16, 2026
Kidemi Gains New Teaching Practices, Renewed Passion for Advocacy During Fulbright Program
For Veronica Daudi Kidemi, teaching is not just her profession – it’s her purpose. And this semester, she's one of 22 teachers from 19 countries who participated in the Fulbright TEA program at Georgia State University.
March 16, 2026
Georgia State Researchers Receive Federal Funding to Expand Scenario-Based Learning and Assessments
Researchers at the Educational Testing Service, Georgia State University and the University of Memphis received a $4 million award from the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to expand their work on Scenario-Based Learning and Assessments.
February 24, 2026
STEAM Summit Emphasizes Hands-On Learning for Educators
The college's M.A. in Creative and Innovative Education program will co-host a STEAM-themed professional learning summit with the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence and Atlanta community partner STE(A)M Truck.
February 23, 2026
Research Snapshot: Do Personality Traits Affect Changes in Beliefs About Physical Activity?
Associate Professor Kathryn Wilson conducted a study published in Psychology and Health to determine how personality traits may affect female college students’ beliefs about physical activity, and how changes in beliefs could lead to changes in their physical activity.
February 18, 2026
Georgia State Faculty Awarded $2 Million to Expand Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Workforce
Professor Franco Dispenza and Assistant Professor Gemarco Peterson received two $1 million grants from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration to prepare more clinical rehabilitation counselors to enter the workforce in Georgia.
January 29, 2026
Georgia State University to Host 37th Annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Feb. 25
Georgia State University’s Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence will host its 37th Annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the university’s Centennial Hall Auditorium.
January 28, 2026
Research Snapshot: The Biological Benefits of Failure on Learning and Tools to Manage the Fallout
Associate Professor Lauren Margulieux co-authored an article that explains how failure primes the brain for learning and proposes behavioral strategies for coping with the negative consequences, focusing on postsecondary students.
January 21, 2026
Darian Uses Mini-Grant Funding to Implement Black Girls’ Literacies Framework
Curriculum and instruction doctoral student Alicia Darian received a Georgia Association of Literacy Advocates Mini-Grant, and she's using the funding to implement the Black Girls’ Literacies Framework.
January 20, 2026
Lia Haddadian: Committed to Personalization, Innovation and Human-Centered AI
In Georgia State's instructional technology doctoral program, Lia Haddadian (Ph.D. ’25) has further developed her research at the intersection of AI and learning technologies.
December 15, 2025
Sierra Gilliam: Mapping Classroom Movement to Improve Student Outcomes
In Georgia State University's instructional technology program, Sierra Gilliam (Ph.D. ’25) has conducted research on teacher education, information visualization and maker-based learning.
December 15, 2025
Mailen Soto: A Journey of Perseverance, Purpose and Impact
Mailen Soto (M.A.T. ’25) turned to Georgia State University’s Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education program to build on her teaching skills and learn how best to support students with special needs.
December 10, 2025
Jada Hopson: Finding Flexibility, Growth and Confidence as an Educator
Jada Hopson (B.A. ’18, M.A.T. ’25) has learned foundational knowledge about classroom management through the College of Education & Human Development's Urban Accelerated Certification and Master’s Program.
December 10, 2025
Anu Krishna: Finding Joy in Teaching Mathematics
For Anu Krishna (Ed.D. ’25), a former Teacher of the Year who has been an educator for more than two decades, the College of Education & Human Development's curriculum and instruction doctoral program reinvigorated her passion for mathematics education.
December 10, 2025
How Do Fees Affect Sports Fans’ Ticket Purchases, Attitudes Toward Sport Teams?
Professor Beth Cianfrone and CEHD alum Armin Marquez (M.S. ’16, Ph.D. ’20) co-authored a 2024 study in the International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing to better understand how baseball fans feel about partitioned pricing and paying fees to see their favorite teams play.
December 7, 2025
Georgia State’s Sport Administration Program: Building Partnerships for Real-World Experience
Our sport administration program's strong partnerships with collegiate and professional sport teams and organizations across Atlanta provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and give partner organizations dedicated support staff for their events.
December 6, 2025
Learning in Action: Funding Allows Graduate Students to Conduct Research with Sport Organizations
Thanks to grant funding from local partners, students in the sport administration master's program have the opportunity to conduct research at a local school, college or sport organization while completing their degree.
December 5, 2025
Study Highlights Collegiate Athletes’ Motivational Perspectives Towards Academic, Athletic Roles
Assistant Professor Allison Smith co-authored a study to better understand collegiate athletes’ motivational perspectives and the patterns that allow them to succeed academically and athletically.
December 5, 2025
Research Snapshot: How Parents’ Math-Related Talk Relates to Children’s Early Academic Skills
Assistant Professor Yemimah King and her colleagues published a study in the journal Child Development focused on whether parents' general talk, number talk and mathematical language use are distinct factors related to specific academic skills.
November 19, 2025
CEHD Selects 2025 Partnership Award Recipients
The College of Education & Human Development has selected the Technical College System of Georgia’s Office of Adult Education and Fulton County Schools’ Department of Professional Learning and Leadership Development as the 2025 recipients of the CEHD Partnership Award.
November 17, 2025
“Joining a Community”: Q&A with Fulbright Scholar Diellza Namani
Fulbright scholar Diellza Namani will spend the next few months observing, lecturing and conducting research alongside students and faculty in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
November 10, 2025
Sport Administration Students Compete in Two National Case Study Competitions
Several students from the College of Education & Human Development’s sport administration program competed in two case study competitions this fall, giving them hands-on, professional experiences that will help them make meaningful contributions in their future careers.
November 5, 2025
Interdisciplinary Nature of Adult Literacy Research on Display at Georgia State Conference
The College of Education & Human Development's Adult Literacy Research Center hosted its second annual conference this semester, which featured a range of presentations on the theme, “Enhancing General and Health Literacy in the Age of Misinformation.”
November 4, 2025
Georgia State University’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Celebrates 50 Years of Service
As the College of Education & Human Development celebrates the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic’s 50-year anniversary this year, clinic faculty and students discuss its impact and their hopes for the clinic's future.
October 22, 2025
Research Snapshot: Holistic Care for Athletic Organizations
Assistant Professor Lauren Beasley and the University of Florida’s Hannah R. Kloetzer conducted a conceptual study to better understand existing models of care (MOCs) and provide recommendations for how sport organizations can implement an athlete-focused MOC.
October 22, 2025
National Audiology Awareness Month: How Georgia State Supports Hearing Health
During National Audiology Awareness Month, Clinical Assistant Professor Liz Ramos Fernandez discusses the importance of hearing health and how Georgia State students are learning more about audiology through two CEHD certificate programs.
October 21, 2025
“Thinking Beyond the Individual”: A Q&A with Metzler Lecture Speaker Nneka Arinze
Metzler Lecture featured speaker Nneka Arinze discusses how sport-based youth development programs are designed, her work at Laureus USA Sport for Good Atlanta and improving access to sports programs for Atlanta-area youth.
October 6, 2025
New Study Finds Spelling Instruction Boosts Both Reading and Writing for Students with Learning Disabilities
A new study led by Assistant Professor Brennan Chandler has found that spelling instruction plays a critical role in helping students with learning disabilities succeed in both reading and writing.
September 23, 2025
Championing Well-Being: Georgia State’s New Sport Social Work Graduate Certificate
Georgia State University has developed a new Sport Social Work graduate certificate program, which prepares students to address the mental health and well-being of athletes and other sports professionals at the individual and organizational levels.
September 23, 2025
Georgia State's Alonzo A. Crim Center to Host 2025 Sources of Urban Educational Excellence Conference on Nov. 7-8
Georgia State University’s Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence will host its 2025 Sources of Urban Educational Excellence Conference on Nov. 7-8, 2025, in Georgia State’s College of Law.
September 22, 2025
Research Snapshot: Integrating Content and Language Instruction for Multilingual Learners
Associate Professor Lisa Domke and doctoral student María Cerrato conducted a systematic review to find out how content-based instruction – where K-12 teachers simultaneously teach subject-area content and language – is used in dual language bilingual education classrooms.
September 10, 2025
International Literacy Day: Strengthening Digital Literacy Skills for Children and Adults
College of Education & Human Development faculty members discuss how educators can use International Literacy Day as an opportunity to consider how they support children and adults’ digital learning.
September 9, 2025
How Regular Check-Ins and Behavior Awareness Can Support K-12 Students' Mental Health
Faculty in the College of Education & Human Development's M.Ed. in School Counseling program offer their recommendations for how schools and families can support students’ mental health this academic year.
September 8, 2025
CEHD Welcomes New Faculty for 2025-2026 Academic Year
The College of Education & Human Development welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year – faculty whose research, teaching and service make significant contributions to the college and its students.
August 27, 2025
Georgia State University Announces FY ’26 Internal Grant Winners
More than 20 faculty members across 17 departments will gain support for a spectrum of projects.
August 14, 2025
Nneka Arinze to Deliver 6th Annual Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture
Nneka Arinze, Atlanta program manager for Laureus USA Sport for Good Atlanta, will be the featured speaker for the 6th Annual Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. in Georgia State University’s Centennial Hall Auditorium.
August 12, 2025
Summer Leadership Academy Helps Develop Leaders in Disability-Serving Organizations
This summer, Georgia State University hosted the Association of University Centers on Disabilities Leadership Academy, a week-long event that invites current and future leaders from the disability community for a series of leadership-building workshops.
July 21, 2025
Georgia State Recognizes King, Pigott for Faculty Excellence
Georgia State University has recognized College of Education & Human Development Associate Professor Natalie King and Professor Terri Pigott for their achievement and excellence.
July 1, 2025
CEHD Receives ISTE+ASCD Distinguished Educator Preparation Program Award
The International Society for Technology in Education and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ISTE+ASCD) named the College of Education & Human Development the 2025 winner of the ISTE+ASCD Distinguished Educator Preparation Program Award.
June 25, 2025
CEHD Alumni Reflect on STEM Teaching Fellowship Program
Alumni and faculty from the college's Developing STEM Professionals as Educators and Teacher Leaders (DSPETL) scholarship program reflect on their time with the program and what they've learned.
June 13, 2025
Kaldes (B.A. '09, M.Ed. '12, Ph.D. '21) Combines Her Clinical Background, Research Skills in Adult Literacy Postdoctoral Role
Gal Kaldes (B.A. '09, M.Ed. '12, Ph.D. '21), a postdoctoral fellow in the college's Adult Literacy Research Center (ALRC), has combined her clinical background, research skills and commitment to supporting adult learners into her work in the ALRC.
June 10, 2025
McHolme Studies Connections Among Language, Identity, Policy for Multilingual Adult Learners
As a postdoctoral researcher in the college's Adult Literacy Research Center, Lindsay McHolme studies the connections among language, identity and educational policy.
June 5, 2025
Building Foundations: Teacher Prep Programs Incorporate Established Science on Language, Literacy
Georgia State’s teacher preparation program ensures educators across specialties are trained to support literacy, regardless of their focus area.
May 29, 2025
Georgia Policy Labs Announces Engaged Research Competition Winner
Georgia State's Georgia Policy Labs has named Jennifer L. Austin as the winner of its annual Engaged Research Competition.
May 27, 2025
Counseling Graduate Focused on Uplifting Young Students
Ojo Killikelly (M.Ed. ’25) graduated from Georgia State's school counseling program this spring and plans to pursue a career as a middle school counselor, using her newfound knowledge and skills to be an advocate for the students she supports.
May 19, 2025
Ph.D. Graduate Works to Understand Stress, Anxiety in People With Aphasia
Hannah Griffey (Ph.D. '25) is the first graduate of Georgia State University's Ph.D. program in communication sciences and disorders and will soon begin her new job as an assistant professor at Brigham Young University.
May 16, 2025
Higher Education Administration Master’s Program Supports its First Graduates in Postsecondary Education Careers
The first students to complete the new Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Higher Education Administration program graduated this spring, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in careers in higher education settings.
May 15, 2025
Principals Center, Fulton County Schools Partnership Improves Retention Rates for New Principals
The Principals Center has partnered with Fulton County Schools’ Department of Professional Learning and Leadership Development for 12 years on its New Principal Induction Program, which has significantly improved retention rates for new principals in the county.
May 14, 2025
Principals Center Opens Satellite Site in Bibb County to Serve Principals in Middle Georgia
The College of Education & Human Development’s Principals Center partnered with the Bibb County School District to open its first satellite site in Macon, Ga., which will allow the center to expand its services to middle Georgia.
May 13, 2025
Jueun Lim: Sharing Her Passion for Bilingual Education
Jueun Lim reflects on putting her coursework into practice in a Korean dual language immersion classroom, graduating with her bachelor’s degree and connecting with students from diverse backgrounds.
May 8, 2025
Alicia Lakhansingh: Supporting English Language Learners in Cherokee County
Graduating student Alicia Lakhansingh reflects on the professors who inspired her and the opportunities she’s had to collaborate with other English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) educators in the Cherokee County School District.
May 8, 2025
CEHD Celebrates Student Achievement, Donor Impact at Annual Luncheon
The College of Education & Human Development's Scholars Recognition Luncheon brought together students who received CEHD scholarships during the 2024-2025 academic year and the donors who made these awards possible.
May 5, 2025
Mother, 3 Daughters Graduate On Same Day
As lifelong learners, the Lees are marking milestones together at Georgia State.
April 28, 2025
Study Finds Mindfulness Can Help Mitigate COVID-19 Stress Impact on Working Memory
Doctoral student Hunggu Cho and faculty members Ken Rice and Jeff Ashby co-authored a study on the impact of COVID-19 stress on working memory, and how mindfulness can mitigate its negative effects.
April 26, 2025
Spiritual First Aid Training Supports Disaster Response Skills
College of Education & Human Development scholars published a pilot study in Spirituality in Clinical Practice on the effectiveness of training people to care for natural disaster survivors using Spiritual First Aid.
April 25, 2025
Study Highlights Higher Stress, Trauma Risk Among Adults with Low Literacy
A team of Georgia State University researchers conducted a study to better understand the stress, traumatic experiences, resilience and psychological distress that adults with low literacy levels experience.
April 25, 2025
Study Shows Higher Fall Risk for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Compared to Mild Cognitive Impairment
Post-doctoral fellow Caroline Simpkins (Ph.D. ’24), Dean’s Doctoral Research Fellow Sara Mahmoudzadeh Khalili and Associate Professor Feng Yang conducted a meta-analysis of 35 studies on the annual fall risk for older adults with mild cognitive impairments or Alzheimer’s disease, to determine if the risks differ between these two populations.
April 24, 2025
Study Finds Faster Walking Speed, Ankle Weights Help Children with Down Syndrome Improve Walking Stability
Department of Kinesiology and Health Chair Jerry Wu, alum Matthew Beerse (M.S. '14, Ph.D. '18) and doctoral student Tasnuva Alam published a study on walking stability in children with and without Down syndrome.
April 24, 2025
Narek Boyajian: Celebrating Diverse Perspectives in Educational Research
Narek Boyajian's interest in social foundations of education is focused on critically examining education’s role in society, culture and history. Their outstanding academic achievements were recognized at the College of Education & Human Development's Honors Day Ceremony.
April 16, 2025
Georgia State Researchers Receive Georgia Department of Education Grant to Expand Dyslexia Endorsement Program
Clinical Associate Professor Lauren Boden and Assistant Professor Brennan Chandler received a $56,566 grant from the Georgia Department of Education to expand the college's dyslexia endorsement program.
April 16, 2025
Research Snapshot: Word-Level Reading Skills for Adolescent Learners with Learning Disabilities
Assistant Professor Brennan Chandler co-authored an article published in the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy outlining four teaching routines that educators can use to support word-level reading skills for students with learning disabilities.
April 15, 2025
Vidya Ramdas-Wilson: Finding Connections in Mathematics Education
Vidya Ramdas-Wilson, who has been passionate about mathematics since childhood, received the Outstanding M.Ed. Student Award in Mathematics Education at the College of Education & Human Development's Honors Day Ceremony.
April 15, 2025
Janet Eitzen: Public Health Educator and Advocate
Janet Eitzen's work and advocacy in health education earned her the Keinon M. Bennett Early Career Teaching Award at the College of Education & Human Development's Honors Day Ceremony.
April 15, 2025
Carrie Lorig: Bridging Creative Writing, School Psychology for Impactful Research
Carrie Lorig is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in School Psychology, which is presented to doctoral students in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.
April 10, 2025
Grace Lee: From Diversity Director to Counseling Student Advocate
Master's student Grace Lee, who's working as a counseling intern for Georgia State Athletics, is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Award.
April 10, 2025
Janelle Clay: Investigating Factors Affecting Black Students’ Participation in Dual Enrollment Programs
Honors Day awardee Janelle Clay (Ph.D. ’24) wrote her dissertation on school characteristics associated with overrepresentation or underrepresentation of Black students in dual enrollment programs.
April 10, 2025
Keyonta Brown: Nurturing Young Minds Through Early Childhood Education
Keyonta Brown was inspired by her daughter to pursue a career in early childhood education, and she was recently named the inaugural recipient of the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education's Best All Around Birth-Five Educator Award.
April 9, 2025
Madison Wilson: Modeling Her Grandfather’s Kindness
Madison Wilson, whose grandfather inspired her to spread kindness to everyone, received the Lakendra Fort Kindness Award at the College of Education & Human Development’s annual Honors Day Ceremony on April 1.
April 9, 2025
ShaMiyah Chambliss: Continuing a Family Legacy at Georgia State
ShaMiyah Chambliss, who comes from a family of Georgia State University Panthers, continues her family's legacy of excellence as the 2025 recipient of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders' Excellence in Leadership Award.
April 9, 2025
Ten Students Named 2025 PAGE STAR Region 3A Winners
Ten students and their teachers have been selected as Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Region 3A winners for 2025.
March 28, 2025
King Collaborates with Microsoft, World Wide Technology to Provide AI Education to Metro Atlanta School Districts
Georgia State University Associate Professor Natalie King is collaborating with Microsoft and World Wide Technology to provide five AI workshops to 60 elementary, middle and high school teachers from several metro Atlanta school districts this spring.
March 24, 2025
Billah Learns Valuable Insights on Teaching, Community Service During Fulbright Program
Md Motasim Billah co-taught a high school American literature class, visited local landmarks and volunteered at the Atlanta Community Food Bank during the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program this spring.
March 18, 2025
Nguyen Gains New Perspectives on Education Through Fulbright Program at Georgia State University
Phuong Anh Nguyen, a mathematics teacher from Vietnam, gained new perspectives from her fellow teachers in the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program at Georgia State University.
March 17, 2025
Thomas Learns New Teaching Strategies from Georgia State Faculty, Fulbright Program Participants
This spring, Barbados educator Rolien Thomas learned new classroom management strategies and curriculum development methods during the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program at Georgia State University.
March 14, 2025
CEHD Announces 2025 Faculty and Staff Award Recipients
The College of Education & Human Development is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards, celebrating individuals who have helped the college move lives forward.
March 13, 2025
Three Georgia State Faculty Awarded Deal Center Grants for Early Literacy Research
Three College of Education & Human Development faculty members were awarded grants from the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy as part of the center’s Research Grant Initiative for Early Language and Literacy Practices.
March 11, 2025
Research Snapshot: Treadmill Training for Older Adults with Hip Osteoarthritis
Assistant Professor Chun-Hao (Philip) Huang co-authored a study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research that explores how hip osteoarthritis impacts walking in older adults and what interventions might help them maintain their walking speed and function.
March 10, 2025
Georgia State Researcher Named 2025 American Educational Research Association Fellow
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has selected Joyce King, the Benjamin E. Mays Endowed Chair for Urban Teaching, Learning and Leadership, as a 2025 AERA Fellow.
March 6, 2025
Sport Administration Students Volunteer at Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Students from the College of Education & Human Development’s sport administration program spent three days in February volunteering at the Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Ambetter Health 400.
February 27, 2025
Georgia State University to Host 36th Annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Feb. 20
Georgia State University’s Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence will host its 36th Annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the university’s Centennial Hall Auditorium.
February 10, 2025
Sport Administration Students Volunteer at 2025 College Football National Championship
More than 35 undergraduate and graduate students from the college's sport administration program volunteered at the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship and its related events.
February 7, 2025
Research Snapshot: Integrating Technology in Early Childhood Classrooms
Assistant Professor Ju Lim co-authored a study in Teachers and Teaching on how college students preparing to become early childhood and elementary teachers use technology in classrooms.
February 3, 2025
Georgia State’s Adult Literacy Research Center Receives Gift from Literacy Action Inc. to Support Research, Community Projects
In the last decade, Literacy Action Inc. has awarded several grants to the research team at Georgia State University’s Adult Literacy Research Center.
January 9, 2025
Educational Psychology Faculty Q&A: General Concentration
In this Q&A, Associate Professor Sarah Carlson shares more about the general concentration for our college’s educational psychology master’s degree program and what makes the program unique.
January 7, 2025
From Dump Truck to Diploma: Kyra Harper’s Journey Leads to Graduation
Exactly two weeks before walking in her college’s Dec. 19 graduation ceremony, Kyra Harper (B.I.S. '24) began a new position helping students in the same position she was in when she first came to Perimeter College in 1995.
December 19, 2024
Valenza (M.A.T. ’24) Gains Practical Experience Teaching Students Who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing
It was important for Danielle Valenza (M.A.T. ’24) to find a master’s program that would prepare her to support students who are deaf and hard of hearing in diverse school settings. She found that in the CEHD's master's program in deaf education.
December 18, 2024
Clark (M.S. ’24) Learns Importance of Reflection, Treating Students with Compassion
Shamandi Clark (M.S. ’24) has learned some key features of being an educator: Reflecting on your teaching practices, showing compassion for your students and creating a safe classroom environment.
December 18, 2024
Jani (M.Ed. ’24) Encourages STEM Learning for Students with Unique Behavioral, Learning Needs
In her classroom at Give Center West in Gwinnett County, an alternative school setting for students with behavioral challenges, Palak Jani (M.Ed. ’24) finds the most engaging ways to connect with her 11th grade students about physics.
December 17, 2024
Parent Volunteer Inspired to Become Special Education Teacher
For Ruth Guzman (M.A.T. ’24), becoming a parent volunteer at her children's school showed her firsthand how educators can make a difference for students and their families. It also inspired her to earn her master's degree in special education.
December 17, 2024
Guerrero (M.Ed. ’24) Encourages Girls, Multilingual Learners to Consider STEM Careers
After graduating this fall, Jaquelyn Guerrero (M.Ed. ’24) plans to mentor students who are underrepresented in STEM – including young girls and multilingual learners – to help them consider pursuing careers in STEM.
December 17, 2024
Barnes (B.S. ’19, M.S. ’24) Plays Key Role in Student Success
Cainan Barnes (B.S. ’19, M.S. ’24) served as an academic advisor at Perimeter College’s Dunwoody campus for the last few years while earning his master's degree in instructional design and technology in the College of Education & Human Development.
December 16, 2024
Trammel (M.Ed. ’24) Earns Literacy Degree and Honors Her Mother, Sister
Brenda Trammel (M.Ed. ’24) earned her master’s in literacy education, honoring her mother's and sister's memories in the process. In this Q&A, Trammel talks about her educational journey and what it means to her.
December 16, 2024
Math Educator Goes Back to School to Explore Other STEM Fields
For the last 18 years, Damarrio Holloway (M.Ed. ’24) has been an expert at the “m” in STEM: mathematics. This fall, he's graduating with a master's in STEM education and a deeper knowledge of the other STEM fields.
December 11, 2024
Human Learning and Development Program Helps Grad Pursue Interests in Counseling, Educational Psychology
Allison Joyce (B.I.S. ’24) spent time working with after-school programs connected to Project Access, where she put the concepts she learned in the bachelor’s program in human learning and development into practice.
December 9, 2024
Graduate of Birth Through Five Education Program Inspired by Her Children
Shanequa Sims (B.S.Ed. ’24), who graduates this fall, was inspired by her children to consider a career path in early care and education.
December 9, 2024
Educational Psychology Faculty Q&A: Adult Literacy Concentration
Distinguished University Professor Daphne Greenberg shares more about the adult literacy concentration for the educational psychology master’s degree program, how the program prepares graduates for future career opportunities and what makes the program unique.
December 3, 2024
Georgia State Doctoral Student Awarded Kapor Foundation Research Fellowship
Erin Anderson, an instructional technology doctoral student in the Department of Learning Sciences, has received the Kapor Foundation Research Fellowship.
November 18, 2024
Educational Psychology in Practice: Amani Talwar (M.S. ’16, Ph.D. ’19)
Amani Talwar (M.S. ’16, Ph.D. ’19) concurrently worked on her master’s and doctoral degrees in educational psychology and now works as a researcher at the American Institutes for Research.
November 14, 2024
Many Named Ferrer Endowed Professor of Multiple Literacies
College of Education & Human Development Professor Joyce Many has been named the Ferrer Endowed Professor of Multiple Literacies.
November 14, 2024
Online Platform Accelerates Student Learning in Pandemic’s Wake
New research from Georgia State University’s Georgia Policy Labs finds positive effects on student learning from an online-learning platform used for pandemic recovery.
November 13, 2024
Research Snapshot: Climate Change and Post-Stroke Aphasia
Department Chair Jacqueline Laures-Gore co-authored an article in Seminars in Speech and Language that highlights how climate change and health outcomes intersect.
November 12, 2024
CEHD Selects TLAB Mobile Technology Lab, TOUR Championship as 2024 Partnership Award Recipients
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development has selected the TLAB Mobile Technology Lab and the TOUR Championship as the 2024 recipients of the CEHD Partnership Award.
November 12, 2024
Artificial Intelligence-Supported Learning for Introductory Physics Courses
Associate Professor Min Kyu Kim received a National Science Foundation grant to help students from underrepresented backgrounds gain STEM knowledge and prepare for future success in their classwork.
November 8, 2024
Researching Fall Prevention for Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease
Associate Professor Feng Yang is the principal investigator on a $429,000 National Institutes of Health grant to study how fall prevention training for adults with Alzheimer’s can teach them fall resistant motor skills.
November 6, 2024
Professional Development for International Teachers at Georgia State University
Georgia State University has received funding for the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program from 2022-2024, and it has provided professional development for 92 international teachers in that time.
November 5, 2024
Diversifying, Strengthening the Educational Workforce
The Partnership for Residency Opportunities for Paraprofessionals, Educators and Leaders (PROPEL) Project is designed to create multiple pathways to prepare a diverse group of teachers and educational leaders to work in high-needs areas in urban and rural school districts.
November 4, 2024
Studying Movement May Move the Needle for Infants with Down Syndrome
Georgia State researchers are exploring how early intervention to improve mobility in babies with Down syndrome could impact cognitive and language development.
October 24, 2024
Educational Psychology in Practice: Elena Nightingale (M.S. ’14, Ph.D. ‘19)
Elena Nightingale (M.S. ’14, Ph.D. ‘19) works in the Georgia Department of Education as an assessment specialist and the department’s lead psychometrician – two roles where she could put her knowledge and expertise from the educational psychology programs into practice.
October 21, 2024
Research Snapshot: Understanding How Children Read Dual-Language Books
Assistant Professor Lisa Domke conducted a study with 63 Spanish-English bilingual third and fifth graders to better understand how children read and understand dual-language books.
October 16, 2024
Georgia State Doctoral Students Selected for American Institutes for Research Fellowship
Three College of Education & Human Development doctoral students have been selected for the American Institutes for Research’s Pipeline Partnership Program Fellowship.
October 10, 2024
Sport Administration Students, Faculty Attend the USA Basketball Women in the Game Summit
Students and faculty in the College of Education & Human Development’s sport administration program attended and participated in the USA Basketball Women in the Game Conference, held on Georgia State University's campus this fall.
October 7, 2024
University of Oregon’s Brad Wilkins to Deliver 5th Annual Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture
Brad Wilkins, assistant professor at the University of Oregon, will be the featured speaker for the 5th Annual Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture.
September 19, 2024
Research Snapshot: Flipping the Interpreter Script
Associate Professor Jessica Scott and Professor Sue Kasun co-authored a positional essay in Harvard Educational Review on how university interpreting and accessibility services could help facilitate more two-way communication in coursework, research and other activities.
September 18, 2024
Educational Psychology in Practice: Virginia O’Reilly (M.S. ’23)
In the educational psychology master's program, Virginia O’Reilly (M.S. ’23) further developed her interest in conducting research in the field and how her work could make a difference for teachers and students.
September 10, 2024
CEHD Welcomes New Faculty for 2024-2025 Academic Year
The College of Education & Human Development welcomes several new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year – faculty whose research, teaching and service make significant contributions to the college and its students.
September 5, 2024
Georgia State University Earns More Than $185M in Grants in FY ’24
This is the second-highest total in university history, and the fifth year in a row the university has topped $140 million in grants.
August 27, 2024
Educational Psychology in Practice: Michelle Tobar (B.S. ’19, M.S. ’23)
Michelle Tobar's (B.S. ’19, M.S. ’23) experiences in the educational psychology master’s program prepared her for her work as a clinical research coordinator at Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health treatment organization in Atlanta.
August 14, 2024
Cummings to Honor Crim Center Leaders’ Legacies, Continue Critical Conversations in Center Director Role
As director of the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence, Lawanda Cummings (B.A. ’00, M.A. ’07, Ph.D. ’10) hopes to build on the center's legacy, continue and expand its signature events and encourage more conversations about education and literacy.
August 7, 2024
Mayfield’s Legacy as Educator Continues Through Felicia and Rodney Mayfield Scholarship
Felicia Mayfield's (B.S. '75, M.Ed. '80, Ed.S. '87) legacy as an educator continues through the college's Felicia and Rodney Mayfield Scholarship, which she established with her husband to support CEHD students.
August 1, 2024
Georgia State Sport Administration Alumni to Work at 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games
During the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the College of Education & Human Development's sport administration program will be cheering on several alumni working behind the scenes.
July 26, 2024
Margulieux, Patterson Named University Faculty Awardees
Georgia State University’s Office of the Provost has selected College of Education & Human Development Associate Professor Lauren Margulieux and Associate Dean DaShaunda Patterson to receive 2024 university faculty awards.
July 23, 2024
Houchins, Varjas Named Georgia State Distinguished University Professors
College of Education & Human Development Professor David Houchins and Kris Varjas, associate dean for research and doctoral studies, have been appointed Distinguished University Professors, effective July 1.
July 11, 2024
Outstanding Faculty Recognized With Georgia State’s Distinguished University Professorships
The appointment of Distinguished University Professor at Georgia State is intended to recognize a sustained and outstanding record in scholarship and instruction, and to provide the impetus for continuing high achievement.
July 9, 2024
McCarthy Receives 2024 Early Career Impact Award
Assistant Professor Kathryn McCarthy received the 2024 Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences Early Career Impact Award from the Society for Text and Discourse.
June 27, 2024
Health Literacy Certificate Provides Valuable Tools for Improving Health Care Quality
The College of Education & Human Development’s health literacy certificate program gives students a more comprehensive understanding of health literacy and how it can be incorporated into their work.
June 20, 2024
CEHD’s Project NURTURE Receives Claudia A. Balach School University Partnership Research SIG 2024 Award
The College of Education & Human Development's Project NURTURE received the American Educational Research Association's Claudia A. Balach School University Partnership Research SIG 2024 Award.
May 30, 2024
Kasun Partners with Scholars from Mexico to Develop Native Science Curriculum for Local Teachers
Associate Professor Sue Kasun worked with colleagues in the U.S. and Mexico to develop additional science curricula that combines Western science understanding with Indigenous Mexican science knowledge. The work has also been used to provide a culturally responsive pedagogy workshop with many of Atlanta Public Schools’ dual language teachers.
May 20, 2024
Research Snapshot: Brand Extensions and Esports
Professor Beth Cianfrone co-authored a study with CEHD alum Glynn McGehee (Ph.D. ’19) and doctoral student Jackson Sears to analyze one NBA franchise’s esports brand extension.
May 14, 2024
Martinez (B.S.Ed. ’24) Goes Back to School to Become an Supportive Educator
Mary Martinez (B.S.Ed. ’24) initially put her educational goals on hold while she raised three children, but she recently completed her bachelor's degree in middle level education and plans to become a teacher and literacy specialist.
May 13, 2024
Partridge (B.S.Ed. ’23) Inspired to Pursue Teaching Career to Support Students with Learning Disabilities
Bryelle Partridge (B.S.Ed. ’23) knew family members and fellow classmates who struggled in school because of their learning disabilities. Seeing how her teachers responded to those students inspired her to become an educator.
May 9, 2024
High School Teacher Inspires Denson (B.S.Ed. ’22) to Become Supportive Educator
Second grade teacher Daisha Denson (B.S.Ed. ’22) remembers one high school teacher giving her the support and encouragement she needed to succeed – and to consider becoming a teacher herself.
May 9, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Tiffany Parker
Tiffany Parker is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Sport Administration Undergraduate Student Award, which recognizes a student who best exemplifies the ideals of the sport administration program and shows exceptional promise as an emerging leader in the sport business industry.
May 1, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Ally Tankersley
Master's student Ally Tankersley is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Student Clinician Award, which recognizes a student for excellence and creativity in clinical skills in speech-language pathology.
May 1, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Leah Harris
Leah Harris is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award in Social Studies Education, which recognizes a social studies education student for their academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and commitment to excellence.
April 30, 2024
App Development for Students in After-School Programs
Associate Professor Jonathan Cohen, Department of Learning Sciences chair Brendan Calandra and CEHD alum Timothy Hicks (Ph.D. ’20) conducted a year-long study of an after-school computing program for middle school students.
April 29, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Arly Cruz-Aboytes
Arly Cruz-Aboytes is the 2024 recipient of the College of Education & Human Development’s Outstanding B.I.S in Human Learning and Development Student Award, which recognizes a student who shows potential through research, community involvement and leadership.
April 29, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Philip Ehrenberg
Philip Ehrenberg is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Master’s Student in Learning Technologies Award, which is given to a student who has achieved distinction in the study of instructional design and technology.
April 29, 2024
Using Artificial Intelligence to Evaluate Students’ Written Arguments
Associate Professor Min Kyu Kim and colleagues developed and evaluated a pilot version of the AI-Supported Scaffolding system, a web-based application to help students enhance their information literacy and argument writing skills.
April 29, 2024
Former Dancer Studies How Ballet Can Prevent Falls for Older Adults
Caroline Simpkins (M.S. ’19, Ph.D. ’24) applied the lessons she learned from her 15 years as a ballet dancer and teacher to her doctoral program at Georgia State University.
April 26, 2024
Educator Gives Back to Alma Mater as Teacher for Deaf, Hard of Hearing Students
Amber White (M.A.T. '24) graduates this spring with a master's degree in deaf education and plans to support students who are deaf and hard of hearing in the Cobb County School District.
April 26, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Susan Belmonte
Susan Belmonte is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Ph.D. in Teaching and Teacher Education Award, which is given for academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.
April 26, 2024
Visualizing Teacher Movement, Classroom Space and Teaching Practices
Assistant Professor Ben Shapiro, doctoral student Sierra Gilliam and colleagues recommend using interaction geography to map and study classroom participation over space and time.
April 26, 2024
Computer Science Professional Development for Teacher Preparation Faculty
Assistant Professor Yin-Chan “Janet” Liao co-authored a study to learn how professional development for faculty and staff members in a college of education could affect how they think about CS education.
April 26, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Fajar Shahid
Exercise science student Fajar Shahid is interested in working with people who have been diagnosed with an illness and finding ways to support their health and healing. She was recently recognized for her academic achievements at Honors Day.
April 26, 2024
Integrating Computing into Language, Math, Science Teacher Preparation Programs
Several CEHD faculty co-authored an article on designing computing activities that could be added to teaching methods courses for English language arts, mathematics and science education students.
April 25, 2024
Student Self-Efficacy, Goal Setting and Learning to Code by Remixing
Brendan Calandra and Jonathan Cohen co-authored an article on middle school students’ confidence and motivation in reusing and remixing when learning to code.
April 25, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Tikerrya Hill
Elementary education student Tikerrya Hill is a 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education Award, which recognizes excellence and scholarship in the program.
April 25, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Angela Jiang
School counseling master’s student and Honors Day award recipient Angela Jiang hopes to have bring more underrepresented groups to the school counseling profession and have an impact on students the way her professors have impacted her.
April 25, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Halla Nour
Halla Nour believes there’s a ripple effect when it comes to teaching: Whether you work with students for a semester or an academic year, your influence extends for years to come. She was celebrated for her excellence and scholarship in our elementary education program at Honors Day.
April 24, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Whitney Decaminada
Whitney Decaminada has demonstrated outstanding work with site-based action research and clinical experiences as part of the Tier II educational leadership program, and she was celebrated at the College of Education & Human Development’s annual Honors Day Ceremony.
April 24, 2024
Honors Day 2024: Allison Wayne
Allison Wayne was recognized for her academic performance in the school psychology doctoral program, her service to the department and her professional promise at the College of Education & Human Development's Honors Day Ceremony.
April 23, 2024
Esposito Receives Distinguished Contributions to Gender Equity in Education Research Award
Jennifer Esposito, chair of the Department of Educational Policy Studies and Distinguished University Professor, has been named the 2024 recipient of the American Educational Research Association's Distinguished Contributions to Gender Equity in Education Research Award.
April 18, 2024
Fulbright at Georgia State: Augustina Mtui
Augustina Mtui, who has been teaching English to students in Tanzania’s Meru district for the last 17 years, participated in the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program at Georgia State University this semester.
April 18, 2024
Sport Administration Students Volunteer at Savannah Bananas World Tour Game
CEHD sport administration students greeted fans, served as ticket takers and sold official merchandise during the Savannah Bananas' world tour stop in Lawrenceville, Ga.
April 15, 2024
Fulbright at Georgia State: Josseling Estela Hernandez Espinoza
English teacher Josseling Estela Hernandez Espinoza was one of 22 teachers from 21 countries who participated in this semester’s Fulbright program at Georgia State University.
April 12, 2024
Shaikh Selected as Society for Public Health Education/CDC Student Fellow in Injury Prevention
CEHD doctoral student Afroze Shaikh has recently been named a 2024 Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)/CDC Student Fellow in Injury Prevention.
April 5, 2024
Former Interim President Sherman Day Remembered for Calming, Steady Hand
Sherman Day was a long-time Georgia State faculty member who held posts as professor, department chair, dean and for nearly two years as interim president.
April 1, 2024
At Gigi’s Playhouse, Student Clinicians Connect with Children with Down Syndrome
Students in the College of Education & Human Development's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders have learned how to work with children and adults with Down syndrome during internships at Gigi's Playhouse in Atlanta.
April 1, 2024
Sport Administration Master’s Students Win First Place in National Case Study Competition
Four sport administration master’s students earned first place honors at the 2024 College Sport Research Institute Conference Case Study Competition.
March 29, 2024
Research Snapshot: Stuttering in Adult Struggling Readers
CEHD researchers conducted a study to learn more about stuttering rates for adults who struggle to read and to better understand the relationship between their speech and reading skills.
March 28, 2024
CEHD Announces 2024 Faculty and Staff Award Recipients
The College of Education & Human Development is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 Faculty and Staff Awards, which recognize and celebrate individuals who have helped the college move lives forward.
March 20, 2024
Fourteen Students Named 2024 PAGE STAR Region 3A Winners
Fourteen students and their teachers have been selected as Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Region 3A winners.
March 19, 2024
Breadth, Depth of Adult Literacy Research on Display at Adult Literacy Research Center Mini Conference
The College of Education & Human Development's Adult Literacy Research Center hosted its first mini conference to bring together affiliate faculty and students from across campus to share their research projects and network.
February 27, 2024
Gasparin Inspired by Brazilian TV Scientists, Teachers, Family to Pursue Career in Science Education
Science education doctoral student Camila Gasparin was inspired by her teachers, her family and the scientists she saw on TV growing up in Brazil to study science education.
February 26, 2024
Research Snapshot: Critical Friendship Groups for Mathematics Education Faculty
Assistant Professor Naomi Jessup co-authored an article in Studying Teacher Education about her experiences in a critical friendship group for elementary mathematics teacher educators and how they benefited from participating in the group.
February 13, 2024
Former Zookeeper Hopes to Share Passion for Biology as a Science Educator
Former zookeeper Danielle Nawy is working on her master's degree in science education. She hopes to become a high school science teacher, where she can share her biology and zoology knowledge with her students.
February 9, 2024
Georgia State University Alumni Association Announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Georgia State’s 40 Under 40 program annually celebrates the most influential and accomplished Georgia State graduates who embody the values of the university.
January 29, 2024
Georgia State University Establishes Program to Prepare, Retain Teachers for Georgia School Districts
Georgia State University is partnering with Atlanta Public Schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools, the Newton County School System and Rockdale County Public Schools to help reduce the teacher shortage in Georgia.
January 22, 2024
Princeton University’s Ruha Benjamin to Deliver 35th Annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture
Ruha Benjamin, the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, will deliver the 35th annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Feb. 8, 2024, at 5 p.m. in a virtual format.
January 16, 2024
Q&A with Calia Howse, ASHA Minority Student Leader
Communication sciences and disorders master’s student Calia Howse was selected for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Minority Student Leadership Program.
January 5, 2024
Project GREAT Supports Teacher Retention, Prepares High-Quality Educators
Cecilia Butler (M.A.T. ’23) was one of nine paraprofessionals who earned her Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education this year through Project GREAT.
December 14, 2023
Speech-Language Pathology Grad Student Finds Joy in Giving Back
Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate Hannah Jernigan has learned how speech-language pathologists give back to their clients and their communities.
December 11, 2023
Ejike Awarded CADRE STEM Fellowship
Teaching and learning doctoral student Justice Ejike has been selected for a Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education Fellowship, a program supported by the National Science Foundation.
December 7, 2023
Grad Student Finds Diversity, Community in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Malini Laxman will graduate this fall from Georgia State University's master's program in communication sciences and disorders — a program that combined her interests in health, foreign languages and public service.
December 1, 2023
Georgia State, Georgia Tech Researchers Receive Google Community Grant to Support Computer Science Teaching Assistants’ Inclusive Teaching Practices
A team of Georgia State University and Georgia Tech faculty have received a three-year, $394,020 Google community grant to support teaching assistants in university computer science programs to develop and incorporate more inclusive teaching practices.
November 30, 2023
Writing Instruction and Practice in Kindergarten Classrooms
Professor Cynthia Puranik worked with faculty members at the University of Cincinnati and Mount St. Joseph University to observe kindergarten teachers’ classrooms for a more in-depth look at their writing instruction.
November 28, 2023
CEHD Bookshelf: The History and Impact of the Report Card
CEHD alumnus Wade Morris (Ph.D. ’22) published a new book entitled, “Report Cards: A Cultural History,” which details the history and impact of the report card on the American education system.
November 28, 2023
Powerful Teaching Practices for Middle, High School Writing
In an article published in English Journal, Associate Professor Nadia Behizadeh outlines five principles that teachers can use to encourage students to express themselves in their writing while following evidence-based practices for teaching writing skills effectively.
November 27, 2023
Encouraging Writing Development for Emergent Bilingual Children
In an article for The Reading Teacher, faculty members Gary Bingham and Chenyi Zhang outline several ways that educators can help Pre-K students develop their early writing skills in multiple languages.
November 26, 2023
Monolingual Elementary Teachers Foster Writing Skills in Multiple Languages
Assistant Professor Cori Salmerón and fourth grade teacher Jessica Kamphaus co-authored an article in Language Arts about Kamphaus’s translanguaging teaching practices and how they help students learn important writing skills.
November 25, 2023
Supporting Early Writers from Preschool to Elementary School
In a recent paper, faculty members Rebecca Rohloff Clough and Gary Bingham recommend that educators more closely connect the standards between preschool and elementary school for a more continuous learning experience across grade levels.
November 24, 2023
CLAVES Curriculum Project Helps Bilingual Students’ Argument Writing
CEHD Assistant Professor Renata Love Jones co-authored a study to find out whether a specific curriculum project could help improve bilingual students’ language and literacy skills – particularly their argument writing.
November 23, 2023
Preschool Teachers’ Early Writing Knowledge Impacts How They Teach Writing to Students
Faculty members Gary Bingham and Rebecca Rohloff Clough co-authored a study in Reading and Writing on preschool teachers’ knowledge of early writing skills and how this knowledge affects their teaching practices.
November 22, 2023
Building Writing Skills in Dual-Language Classrooms
Assistant Professor Rosalyn Harvey-Torres and three colleagues at the University of Texas at Austin co-authored a study about two teachers’ efforts to encourage writing skills in multiple languages, and what educators can learn from their model of practice.
November 21, 2023
Morris (Ph.D. ’22) Explores Global Politics, History in Tanzanian Teaching Opportunity
College of Education & Human Development alum Wade Morris (Ph.D. ’22) teaches at United World College East Africa, an international boarding school at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
November 13, 2023
Research Snapshot: Representation Matters in Asynchronous, Scripted Online Learning Environment
Assistant Professor Jennifer Darling-Aduana and instructional technology doctoral student Kristin Hemingway co-authored a study on using scripted curriculum in an online, asynchronous setting, where students complete a course at their own pace.
November 13, 2023
Georgia State’s College of Education & Human Development Announces 2023 Partnership Award Recipients
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development selected the Alliance Theatre Institute and Project Access as the 2023 recipients of the CEHD Partnership Award.
November 8, 2023
Stuttering and Bilingualism Lab Committed to Supporting Children, Adults Who Stutter
In the Stuttering and Bilingualism Lab, Assistant Professor Ai Leen Choo and her graduate students are working to better understand how stuttering can impact children and adults’ cognitive functioning and their experiences in schools and the workplace.
October 23, 2023
Inspiring Partnerships: Multimillion-Dollar Global Competition Sparks Learning Innovation
Spurring advancements in education technology, Georgia State partnership benefits students and educators around the world.
October 12, 2023
Georgia State Researchers Develop Post-Doctoral Program Aimed at Improving K-12 Students’ Math, Science Knowledge
Faculty members Jonte Myers and Terri Pigott have received a three-year, $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant to create a post-doctoral program aimed at improving K-12 mathematics and science outcomes for historically underrepresented groups.
October 12, 2023
A Student’s Journey to Study Abroad Excellence
One Georgia State University College of Law student has always been an advocate for expanding her horizons. Now, as the Georgia State University 2023 “Study Abroad Student of the Year,” Niki Nourollahi (J.D. '23) traces her global journey back to her childhood growing up in Atlanta, Georgia.
October 9, 2023
CEHD Researchers Receive Federal Grant to Incorporate Computational Literacy into Teacher Education
Associate Professor Lauren Margulieux, Assistant Professor Yin-Chan Liao and Department of Learning Sciences Chair Brendan Calandra have received a one-year, $418,509 National Science Foundation grant to incorporate computing skills into collegiate teacher education programs.
October 2, 2023
"The Route I Needed to Take"
After working 23 years as a school custodian, Tylan Bailey (B.S.E. ’21) has the degree and the job he’s always wanted — as a classroom teacher.
September 28, 2023
Research Snapshot: Leadership for Literacy and Cultural Responsiveness
CEHD alum Lisa D. Thompson (Ed.D. ’21) and Associate Professor Kristina Brezicha co-authored an article on literacy-focused school improvement plans and how they impact students’ literacy skills over time.
September 13, 2023
Sport Administration Students Assist at 2023 TOUR Championship
Students and faculty in the College of Education & Human Development's sport administration program participated in an experiential learning opportunity at the TOUR Championship hosted at East Lake Golf Club.
September 11, 2023
CEHD Welcomes New Faculty for 2023-2024 Academic Year
Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development welcomes five new faculty for the 2023-2024 academic year.
September 8, 2023
Study: College Athletes Experience High Rates of Mental Health Stigma
Assistant Professor Lauren Beasley co-authored a study highlighting college athletes’ mental health literacy and how to reduce stigmas around mental health diagnoses on college campuses.
September 7, 2023
CEHD Bookshelf: Creating an Inclusive School Climate
Associate Professor Tamika La Salle-Finley edited a new book entitled, “Creating an Inclusive School Climate: A School Psychology Model for Supporting Marginalized Students."
September 7, 2023
Back to School: Creating a Transition Plan for Children Attending Early Care, Pre-K
How can parents help transition their young children from spending all their time at home to spending part of the day at an early care center? Stacey French-Lee and Tonia Durden offer recommendations as the school year begins.
August 31, 2023
Back to School: Reading to Children Can Address Children’s Feelings About School, Encourage Good Literacy Habits
As the new school year gets underway, CEHD Associate Professor Thomas Crisp recommends that parents and guardians consider reading books to their kids that address different emotions that come with the first day of school.
August 22, 2023
First Class of Gwinnett County Public Schools Teachers Attend Orientation for New Georgia State STEM Education Master’s Program
Twenty-five Gwinnett County Public Schools teachers attended orientation for Georgia State University's STEM education master's program as part of a new partnership between the university and the school district.
August 9, 2023
Georgia State Researcher Awarded $3.6 Million Grant to Help Address Mental Health Crisis in Schools
The funding will boost the training, hiring and diversification of mental health professionals.
August 7, 2023
Georgia State Announces 60th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Honorees
Five Georgia State University alumni will be honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award, the GSU Alumni Association's highest honor, at the 60th annual Distinguished Alumni Award reception and ceremony on Friday, Oct. 13.
August 2, 2023
Back to School: Building a Support Network and Team Can Help New Principals Succeed
Associate Professor Yinying Wang, a faculty member in our educational leadership program who studies leadership and decision-making, offers her recommendations for new principals beginning in their new roles this fall.
July 31, 2023
Bailey (B.S.E. ’21) Switches Careers, Shares Passion for Health and Physical Education
In 2017, Tylan Bailey (B.S.E. ’21) decided to go back to school to earn his bachelor's degree in health and physical education, and now he shares his passion for it with students at Briar Vista Elementary School.
July 28, 2023
Georgia State Announces Internal Grant Recipients for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity
The grants support early stage research initiatives by faculty members across the university.
July 27, 2023
CEHD Representatives Discuss Teacher Pay, Grant Funding with Congressional Leaders During Washington Week
Representatives from the College of Education & Human Development and its Project NURTURE program attended the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education’s 2023 Washington Week.
June 30, 2023
Women’s Philanthropy Network Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
During the 2023 grant cycle, the Women’s Philanthropy Network is providing more than $300,000 in funding support to nine college- and unit-level initiatives.
June 26, 2023
Varjas Named International School Psychology Association President-Elect
College of Education & Human Development Associate Dean Kris Varjas has been named president-elect for the International School Psychology Association, effective July 1.
June 22, 2023
Georgia State University Partners with Gwinnett County Public Schools to Expand STEM Teachers’ Knowledge, Skills
Georgia State’s College of Education & Human Development has partnered with Gwinnett County Public Schools to help 25 middle and high school teachers earn their Master of Education in STEM Education.
June 21, 2023
Georgia State Gets $1.85M to Study Remote Instruction and Recovery Impacts on K-12 Outcomes
The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences has awarded Georgia State’s Georgia Policy Labs $1.85 million to study the effects of remote instructional delivery and recovery strategies on student outcomes in grades K–12.
June 20, 2023
Bracken (Ed.D. ’23) Reflects on Close-Knit Educational Leadership Cohort
As she graduates this spring, Lisa Bracken (Ed.D. ’23) reflects on her career and what she learned from her classmates and faculty in the College of Education & Human Development's educational leadership doctoral program.
May 3, 2023
A Helping Hand: Outreach Program Serves Atlanta LGBTQIA+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Thanks to an AmeriCorps VISTA grant, students and faculty in Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies are developing an outreach program for LGBTQIA+ youth in Atlanta experiencing homelessness.
May 1, 2023
Georgia State Associate Professor Natalie King Receives National Science Foundation’s Prestigious Alan T. Waterman Award
The National Science Foundation has named Georgia State University Associate Professor Natalie King one of the 2023 recipients of its Alan T. Waterman Award, the nation's highest honor for early-career scientists and engineers.
April 27, 2023
Former Police Officer Pursues a New Career Path in the Classroom
After an 18-year career in law enforcement, Marcus Hodge, degree in hand, plans to make an impact on the educational system.
April 27, 2023
2 Georgia State Students Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Max Budnick, a mathematics student at Georgia State’s Perimeter College, and Emily Smith, a neuroscience major on Georgia State’s Atlanta Campus, are among just 413 students nationwide who were recently named Goldwater scholars.
April 6, 2023
CEHD Announces 2023 Faculty and Staff Award Recipients
The College of Education & Human Development is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Faculty and Staff Awards, which recognize and celebrate individuals who have helped the college move lives forward.
March 23, 2023
Terri Pigott Named 2023 American Educational Research Association Fellow
Terri Pigott, a professor with a joint appointment in the School of Public Health and College of Education & Human Development, was one of 24 faculty members nationwide selected as a 2023 American Educational Research Association Fellow.
March 9, 2023
Online Learning in Mathematics Education for Students with Learning Disabilities
Assistant Professor Jonte Myers co-authored a paper in TEACHING Exceptional Children on how educators can teach mathematics content online while ensuring that students with learning disabilities are supported.
March 2, 2023
Designing a Co-Created Mathematics Teacher Education Course
Assistant Professor Karie Brown authored a book chapter on how she designed and taught a co-created mathematics education course that included regular feedback from her students about what they wanted to gain from the class.
March 1, 2023
Positioning Theory Helps Math Educators Understand Impact on Students
Assistant Professor Daniel Edelen co-authored an article on how positioning theory can help educators see how they invite students to learn mathematics in their classrooms.
February 28, 2023
Mathematics Achievement for Adolescents with Mathematics Difficulties
Assistant Professor Jonte Myers and his colleagues collected and reviewed studies published from 1978-2020 detailing how researchers implemented interventions for sixth-12th grade students with mathematics difficulties.
February 27, 2023
Supporting Mathematics Teachers as They Monitor Students’ Small Group Work
Assistant Professor Ben Shapiro and doctoral student Sierra Gilliam are working on a National Science Foundation-funded project with researchers interested in how teachers can encourage productive mathematics conversation among their students.
February 24, 2023
Improving Word-Problem Solving for Students with Mathematics Difficulty
Assistant Professor Elizabeth Stevens, Associate Professor Audrey Leroux and CEHD graduate students Megan Mowbray and Grace Lee conducted a study on word-problem vocabulary instruction for students with mathematics difficulties.
February 23, 2023
Mentorship During Residency Helps Make Elementary Mathematics Specialists Successful
Professor Susan Auslander and CEHD alumnus Kayla Myers co-authored a study in the Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education on the effectiveness of elementary mathematics specialist endorsement programs.
February 22, 2023
Research Snapshot: Sports Leaders’ Adoption of Innovative Practices
College of Education & Human Development alum Armin Marquez (M.S. ’16, Ph.D. ’20), Professor Beth Cianfrone and Associate Professor Tim Kellison published a study in the Sports Innovation Journal on high school athletic directors’ decision-making processes around digital ticketing and other technological advancements.
February 13, 2023
Georgia Power Foundation Grant Helps Expand GSU Prison Education Sites and Programs
The $300,000 grant will help fund new GSUPEP instructional classes at the U.S. Federal Penitentiary and expand current course offerings at Department of Juvenile Justice facilities in Georgia.
February 9, 2023
34th Annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture Focuses on Lifelong Learning, Educational Research
Na’ilah Suad Nasir, president of the Spencer Foundation, will deliver the 34th annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in a virtual format.
February 8, 2023
Georgia State Online Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best by U.S. News
The U.S. News 2023 Best Online Programs rankings assessed more than 1,800 graduate and undergraduate programs offered online by regionally accredited institutions — the highest number of degree programs evaluated in the online rankings’ 11-year history.
February 6, 2023
Georgia State University Alumni Association Announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Started in 2018, Georgia State’s 40 Under 40 program annually celebrates the most influential and accomplished Georgia State graduates who embody the values of the university.
January 31, 2023
Research Snapshot: Reading Interventions for Students with Dyslexia
Educators in several states use the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach to reading intervention for students with dyslexia. Assistant Professor Elizabeth Stevens and colleagues reviewed this intervention method to learn whether current research supports its use.
January 18, 2023
CEHD Participates in Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program
Several College of Education & Human Development faculty and staff members worked with Georgia State University’s Office of International Initiatives to host a group of international teachers on campus through the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program.
January 9, 2023
Georgia State Researchers Receive $1 Million Grant to Improve Health Communication for Non-Native English Speakers
A team of Georgia State University researchers has received a three-year, $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health to improve health services for non-native English speaking minority communities.
December 14, 2022
Sport Administration Students Volunteer at SEC Championship
Several undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education & Human Development's sport administration program volunteered at the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 3.
December 6, 2022
Georgia State Awarded $234,268 from Google to Support Computer Science Education
Associate Professor Lauren Margulieux received $234,268 in funding from Google to work with teacher education faculty members at the university on incorporating computer science lessons into their curriculum for all K-12 grades and then study how these lessons are used in classrooms throughout Georgia.
December 5, 2022
College of Education Graduate Will Advocate for Fellow Athletes
Panthers soccer captain Clayton Dawes is uniquely prepared for a career in sport administration.
December 1, 2022
With Master’s Degree in Hand, New Grad Plans to Expand Her Education-Focused Company
Londyn Garner established The Neighborhood Fun Leader to pursue her passion for working with kids and fostering their health and creativity.
December 1, 2022
Harvey-Torres Named 2022 Reading Hall of Fame Emerging Scholar
Assistant Professor Rosalyn Harvey-Torres is one of two researchers nationwide chosen for the 2022 Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Literacy Research Association’s Reading Hall of Fame.
December 1, 2022
Georgia State’s College of Education & Human Development Announces 2022 Partnership Award Recipients
The College of Education & Human Development selected Sheltering Arms Educare Center, the Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School as the 2022 recipients of the CEHD Partnership Award.
November 2, 2022
Choo Discusses Stuttering Research for International Stuttering Awareness Day
Ai Leen Choo, assistant professor and director of the college’s Stuttering and Bilingualism Lab, details her research on stuttering, explains some common misconceptions and discusses International Stuttering Awareness Day.
October 21, 2022
Lee to Discuss Exercise, Chronic Disease Reduction at 4th Annual Metzler Lecture
I-Min Lee, professor of medicine and epidemiology at Harvard University, will be the featured speaker for the 4th Annual Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture.
September 27, 2022
Rose Establishes Speech-Language Teletherapy Company to Support Children, Families
CEHD student Meridith Rose, who established a company that provides speech-language evaluations and therapy sessions via teletherapy, was selected for the third cohort of Georgia State University's Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund.
September 21, 2022
Research Snapshot: School Safety for Black Students
Assistant Professor Chavez Phelps co-authored an article outlining research on Black students’ school experiences and recommendations for how educators can rethink school safety for their most vulnerable students.
September 16, 2022
CEHD Welcomes New Faculty for 2022-2023 Academic Year
The College of Education & Human Development welcomes 20 new faculty for the 2022-2023 academic year – faculty whose research, teaching and service make significant contributions to the college and its students.
September 6, 2022
Sport Administration Graduate Students Assist at TOUR Championship
CEHD sport administration students volunteered at the TOUR Championship hosted at East Lake Golf Club, learning the valuable skills needed to organize a major sporting event.
August 31, 2022
Kicking It With Michael Hayes
The versatile punter, kickoff specialist and placekicker is ready to become the Panthers’ next special teams star.
August 31, 2022
Outrunning Cancer
Former Georgia State cross country coach Nate Houle (M.S. ’15), with the help of his wife and former Panther runner Kacee (B.S. ’11), beat stage 4 carcinoma and got back on the track.
August 23, 2022
Georgia State Alumni Association Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors and Young Alumni Council
The Georgia State University Alumni Association has named three new members to its Board of Directors and 18 new members to the Young Alumni Council board.
August 17, 2022
Research Snapshot: Effective and Equitable Online Education
Assistant Professor Kathryn McCarthy and affiliate faculty Scott Crossley received National Science Foundation funding to gather experts in educational technology and related fields. They tasked the group with identifying barriers to online learning and brainstorming possible solutions that would ensure all students can participate in digital learning experiences.
August 15, 2022
Georgia State Faculty Awarded $6 Million Grant for Intellectual Humility Research
Associate Professor Don Davis and colleagues received a $6 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to better understand intellectual humility.
August 12, 2022
Auslander, Tanguay Receive $139,191 Grant to Prepare Elementary Mathematics Specialists
Professor Susan Auslander and Assistant Dean for Educator Preparation and Accreditation Carla Tanguay received Georgia Department of Education grant funding to prepare high-quality elementary mathematics specialists.
August 5, 2022
Owen (M.Ed. ’16, Ed.S. ’17) Creates Professional Development Marketplace for Educators
Jennifer Owen (M.Ed. ’16, Ed.S. ’17) developed an online marketplace called Co-CreatED to give teachers, administrators and school systems a virtual platform to connect with vetted professional development training providers.
August 3, 2022
King Hosts Camp for Middle School Girls to Encourage Interest in STEM
Associate Professor Natalie King partnered with Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta’s STEM-based Eureka! Program to host a STEM summer camp for middle school girls of color.
August 3, 2022
Tanner Creates Athleaders 360 to Support Burgeoning Athletes’ Whole Selves
Sport administration master’s student Cordero Tanner founded a company called Athleaders 360 that teaches coaches and organizations how to create a supportive environment for youth sports teams.
August 1, 2022
It’s Got Plenty of Bling: Georgia State Student Receives Braves World Championship Ring
Damion Carpenter (A.S. '21), a long-time Atlanta Braves employee and a Georgia State Sport Administration student, received a replica of the diamond-studded version given to the 2021 Braves World Champion team.
July 21, 2022
Abdoulaye Djire (B.S. ’19) Designs FIND App to Highlight Cities’ Hidden Gems
Abdoulaye Djire (B.S. ’19), who was selected for Georgia State's Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund, created an app to showcase the hidden gems in users' hometowns and the cities they visit.
July 19, 2022
Georgia State University Pledges to Prepare Future Educators with Tech Skills to Thrive in Digital Learning Environments
Georgia State University announced it has signed the EPPs for Digital Equity and Transformation Pledge, committing to prepare educators with the skills to successfully use technology for learning in face-to-face, hybrid and online classrooms.
July 8, 2022
Grant-Funded Research Administration Internship to Build Pipeline for New Career Options
A team of Georgia State research administrators has developed a pioneering college-to-career pathway training program.
July 6, 2022
Four Faculty Awarded Seed Grants to Implement Language, Literacy Intervention Programs
Three faculty members and one affiliate faculty from the College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Learning Sciences received 2022 seed grants from Georgia State's Center for Research on the Challenges of Acquiring Language and Literacy to implement language and literacy intervention programs.
June 22, 2022
CEHD Representatives Discuss Key Educational Issues with Congressional Leaders During Washington Week 2022
Representatives from the College of Education & Human Development traveled to the nation’s capital to attend the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education’s 2022 Washington Week, an annual event highlighting key issues in education and advocating for quality teacher preparation.
June 22, 2022
Zhao Named Inaugural Recipient of Georgia State’s Virtual Exchange Faculty Fellowship
Associate Professor Yali Zhao is one of two inaugural recipients of Georgia State University's Virtual Exchange Faculty Fellowship.
June 17, 2022
Kumar Applies Patient Perspective to Communication Sciences and Disorders Program
Communication sciences and disorders master’s student Raveena Kumar will apply what she’s learned as both a clinician and a patient to her budding career as a speech-language pathologist.
June 14, 2022
Georgia State University Awarded State Department of Education Funding to Support Dyslexia Endorsement Programs
The College of Education & Human Development received a $106,928 grant from the Georgia Department of Education to help teachers earn their dyslexia endorsement.
June 10, 2022
Women’s Philanthropy Network at Georgia State University Announces 2022 Grant Recipients
The Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) at Georgia State University selected a diverse set of college and unit-level initiatives to receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 to foster student success and improve student opportunities.
June 9, 2022
Research Snapshot: Anti-Racism School Counselor Preparation
Assistant Professor Erin Mason and doctoral student Adrianne Robertson co-authored an article that updates and expands the Transforming School Counseling Initiative's school counseling tenets to incorporate anti-racism practices.
June 7, 2022
Awardees Announced in New $2.5 Million Georgia State University ‘RISE’ Research Challenge
The new university initiative establishes interdisciplinary research hubs to address some of society’s most pressing issues, including pandemic preparedness, climate solutions, crime victim protection, equity and access, and public health.
June 2, 2022
Lund Receives SHAPE America’s 2022 Luther Halsey Gulick Award
College of Education & Human Development Professor Emeritus Jackie Lund is the 2022 recipient of the Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America’s Luther Halsey Gulick Award.
May 25, 2022
Two Years of Trauma
The pandemic has produced a mental health crisis with effects that may reverberate for years — even decades — to come. At Georgia State, researchers are working to gain insights into the emotional toll and identify how people are finding hope even as the threats persist.
May 16, 2022
Documenting COVID’s Schooling Setbacks
Using a new grant, environmental health researchers at Georgia State are examining the effects of air pollution in metro Atlanta childcare centers.
May 11, 2022
Class of 2022: Gennie Hendrick
Gennie Hendrick (B.S.Ed. ’12, M.S. ’22) shifted from a 13-year career in the Lanette L. Suttles Child Development Center to earning a master's in communication sciences and disorders this spring.
May 10, 2022
Stolen Words
Georgia State researchers dispel some common myths about aphasia after a high-profile diagnosis for actor Bruce Willis put the language disorder in the spotlight.
April 25, 2022
Research Snapshot: Mathematics Learning for Black Communities
Assistant Professor Naomi Jessup co-authored an article that explores how schools began relying heavily on Black parents to be responsible for their children’s learning during the pandemic, and how math curriculum designed to be one-size-fits all doesn’t allow students across all backgrounds to be successful.
April 19, 2022
Sur Awarded 2022 SHAPE America Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
CEHD doctoral student Myung Ha Sur is one of five students nationwide selected for the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship.
March 30, 2022
CEHD Continues to Rank in Top 50 Colleges of Education in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Rankings
The College of Education & Human Development remained in the top 50 colleges of education across the country in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 rankings of higher education graduate programs.
March 29, 2022
CEHD Doctoral Student Chosen for National CADRE Fellowship
College of Education & Human Development doctoral student Vanessa Louis was one of 15 students nationwide chosen for the Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education Fellowship Program.
March 29, 2022
CEHD Celebrates Emeritus Faculty Ken Matheny’s Legacy Through Center Dedication
The College of Education & Human Development and its Department of Counseling and Psychological Services hosted a virtual celebration to formally dedicate the Ken Matheny Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma, and Resilience.
March 25, 2022
CEHD Announces 2022 Faculty Award Recipients
The College of Education & Human Development is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2022 Faculty Awards.
March 25, 2022
Research Snapshot: Meaningful Writing Experiences for Young Children
Professor Gary Bingham co-authored an article in American Educator that details specific practices that early childhood educators can incorporate into their teaching to support literacy development for children ages 3-5.
March 23, 2022
King Named 2022 William H. Watkins Award Recipient
Joyce King, the Benjamin E. Mays Endowed Chair for Urban Teaching, Learning and Leadership, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Society of Professors of Education's William H. Watkins Award.
March 23, 2022
Research Snapshot: Teaching with Multiple Conceptions
Assistant Professors Lauren Margulieux and Ben Shapiro and their colleagues have proposed a new teaching theory called “multiple conceptions theory,” which they presented at the 17th Association for Computing Machinery Conference on International Computing Education Research.
February 2, 2022
Report: Climate Change Impacts Beijing Winter Olympic Games, Future of Winter Sports
Shorter winter seasons, less snowfall and melting ice caused by climate change will have major implications for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the future of winter sports, as outlined in a new report co-authored by Georgia State University associate professor Tim Kellison.
January 31, 2022
Presberg (M.A.T. ’21) Named 2022 Teacher of Promise
Emma Presberg (M.A.T. ’21) is one of five teachers statewide chosen for the Georgia Science Teacher Association’s (GSTA) 2022 Teachers of Promise, which celebrates science educators in the first three years of their career.
January 31, 2022
U.S. News Ranks Georgia State Online Programs Best in the Nation
Several Georgia State online master’s programs have been ranked as the best in the country, according to the 2022 Best Online Rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
January 25, 2022
New Research Reveals COVID-19 Traumatic Stress May Predict PTSD, Particularly for People with a History of Trauma
The research revealed a positive and significant association between COVID traumatic stress and PTSD symptoms, suggesting that the pandemic is a unique traumatic stressor.
January 21, 2022
Annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture Focuses on Empathy, Courage in Higher Education
William F. Tate IV, president of Louisiana State University, will deliver the 33rd annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in a virtual format.
January 21, 2022
Georgia State University Alumni Association Announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
The 40 Under 40 program honors, recognizes and celebrates the most influential and impactful Georgia State graduates under the age of 40 who embody the values of the university.
January 20, 2022
Crim Center Receives AmeriCorps VISTA Grant to Create Outreach Program for Homeless, Runaway LGBTQ+ Youth
The College of Education & Human Development’s Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence received a $361,000 AmeriCorps VISTA grant to launch a street outreach program for homeless and runaway LGBTQ+ youth in downtown Atlanta.
December 15, 2021
Phelps Co-Authors Book on How Teachers, Mental Health Professionals Can Support Social-Emotional Learning
Assistant Professor Chavez Phelps co-authored a new book entitled, “Building Great Mental Health Professional-Teacher Teams,” which details how educators and school mental health professionals can work together as a team to better support students.
November 30, 2021
King Co-Edits Book on Black Students’ Academic, Cultural Excellence
Joyce King's newest book, “We Be Lovin’ Black Children: Learning to Be Literate About the African Diaspora,” shares what she and other researchers have learned about preparing teachers for diverse classrooms and celebrating African Diaspora literacy and heritage knowledge.
November 30, 2021
Georgia State Faculty Member Receives $2 Million Grant To Support Preschool Children’s Early Writing Development
Professor Gary Bingham and colleagues from Michigan State University and Texas A&M University have received a four-year, $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to support preschool-aged children’s early writing development.
November 12, 2021
Esposito Receives 2021 Critics’ Choice Book Award for Intersectional Analysis Book
Jennifer Esposito, chair of the College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, is a co-recipient of the American Educational Studies Association’s (AESA) 2021 Critics’ Choice Book Award.
November 9, 2021
Georgia State Receives Major Gift to Fund Computer Science Education
Georgia State University has received a transformational $5 million gift from Snap Inc. to support the preparation of educators to integrate computer science across the curriculum and continue to diversify the computer science education field.
November 3, 2021
Presidential Scholar Aliyah Bradley-Davino Plans to Find Teaching Solutions for Public Special Education Programs
Aliyah Bradley-Davino plans to change special education policies and programs for all students of color.
November 2, 2021
Alonzo A. Crim Center to Host 16th Annual Sources of Urban Educational Excellence Conference, Nov. 13
The College of Education & Human Development’s Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence will host the 16th Annual Sources of Urban Educational Excellence Conference on Saturday, Nov. 13.
November 2, 2021
Research Snapshot: Vibration Training for Multiple Sclerosis
Associate Professor Feng Yang co-authored a study to determine whether vibration training – an intervention used to improve physical function for people with MS – could also improve cognitive function and overall quality of life.
October 28, 2021
Georgia State Researchers Receive $2 Million to Make Educational Datasets Widely Available
Three Georgia State University faculty members have received $1 million grants from two philanthropic foundations to better collect and disseminate educational assessment data.
October 21, 2021
Jones Named 2021 Reading Hall of Fame Emerging Scholar
Assistant Professor Renata Love Jones is one of two researchers nationwide chosen for the 2021 Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Literacy Research Association’s Reading Hall of Fame.
October 20, 2021
Wu Receives NIH Grant to Study Motor, Cognitive, Language Development in Infants with Down Syndrome
Associate Professor Jerry Wu has received a two-year, $429,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to study motor, cognitive and language development in infants with Down syndrome, a genetic condition that causes physical and cognitive developmental delays.
October 18, 2021
Cianfrone Co-Edits Book on Branding in Higher Education
Professor Beth Cianfrone co-edited a book that highlights how universities and their athletic departments can collectively create nationally-recognized brands.
October 14, 2021
Wang Authors Workbook on Leadership Biases
Associate Professor Yinying Wang created a workbook that leaders in education and other fields can use to identify and understand biases that affect their work.
October 14, 2021
Boyles Publishes Book Connecting John Dewey’s Philosophy to Teaching Practices
Distinguished University Professor Deron Boyles wrote a book that delves into key themes of John Dewey’s philosophy and how those can be applied to both educational policy and teaching practices.
October 14, 2021
CEHD Doctoral Students Selected for Georgia State Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship Program
Seven College of Education & Human Development doctoral students were selected for the 2021-2022 cohort of the Provost's Dissertation Fellowship.
October 7, 2021
Mason Awarded Grant to Study Affinity Groups, Effectiveness of Anti-Racism Training
College of Education & Human Development Assistant Professor Erin Mason was awarded a $2,259 research grant from the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision to study how affinity groups – groups of people who come together around a shared interest – may make anti-racism training more effective.
October 4, 2021
Cole (Ph.D. ’16) Receives Federal Grant to Better Understand, Treat Pancreatic Cancer-Related Muscle Wasting
College of Education & Human Development alumnus Calvin Cole (Ph.D. ’16) received a five-year, $713,515 grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute to better understand and treat the mechanisms of pancreatic cancer-related muscle wasting.
October 4, 2021
Thomas (Ph.D. ’18) Selected for PEN America’s 2021-2022 Writing for Justice Fellowship
College of Education & Human Development alumnus Clarice Thomas (Ph.D. ’18) was one of 10 people nationwide selected for PEN America’s 2021-2022 Writing for Justice Fellowship Program.
September 23, 2021
Kwag Receives Grant to Study Korean Americans’ Mental Health
College of Education & Human Development doctoral student Daun Kwag was chosen for the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling’s new Racial Disparities and Oppression Related Research Grant Program.
September 22, 2021
Farrey to Speak at 3rd Annual Metzler Lecture
Tom Farrey, executive director of the Aspen Institute's Project Play, will be the featured speaker for the 3rd Annual Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m.
September 20, 2021
Georgia State Researchers Receive $3.5 Million Grant To Design Writing Curriculum, Resources for Adult Secondary Education Learners, Practitioners
Georgia State University Professor Cynthia Puranik and Distinguished University Professor Daphne Greenberg have received a five-year, $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to support teachers and students in adult secondary education.
September 16, 2021
Johnson Co-Authors Book on Varieties of Atheism in Science
Associate Professor David Johnson co-authored a book on atheist scientists’ religious views, and how leaders in science and religion can discuss the connections between their two fields.
September 16, 2021
Research Snapshot: Adult Literacy and COVID-19
Iris Feinberg, research assistant professor in the Department of Learning Sciences and associate director of the College of Education & Human Development’s Adult Literacy Research Center, published an article in Perspectives in Adult Education on building a culture of health literacy in the midst of a global pandemic.
September 14, 2021
Crisp Edits Book on Diverse Nonfiction Children’s Literature
Associate Professor Thomas Crisp co-edited a new book that will serve as a resource for scholars of children’s literature, librarians, media specialists, teachers and teacher educators who are interested in incorporating authentic nonfiction literature into their work.
September 8, 2021
Five Doctoral Students Selected for CEJTE Research Initiation Grant Program
College of Education & Human Development doctoral students Glenda Chisholm, Caleb Collier, Claudia Hagan, Laura Peña-Telfer and Ethan Trinh have been chosen for the Center for Equity and Justice in Teacher Education's inaugural research initiation grant program.
September 8, 2021
Scott Co-Authors Book on Deaf Education in Collegiate Teacher Preparation Programs
Assistant Professor Jessica Scott co-authored a book offering research and guidelines for faculty in university-level deaf education programs, examining teacher preparation for the deaf community at a time when more researchers are studying how various communication approaches impact students’ language and literacy learning.
September 7, 2021
Esposito Co-Authors Book on Intersectional Qualitative Research
Jennifer Esposito, chair of the College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, co-authored a new book to help students understand how to incorporate intersectionality into qualitative research.
September 3, 2021
Roach, Graybill Receive $4 Million Grant to Study Professional Development for Special Education Teachers
College of Education & Human Development Associate Professor Andy Roach and Emily Graybill, director of Georgia State University’s Center for Leadership in Disability, are co-principal investigators on a new five-year, $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to study a professional development program for special education teachers.
August 30, 2021
CEHD Celebrates 2021-2022 Academic Year
During the first week of classes for the 2021-2022 academic year, the College of Education & Human Development hosted welcome back events for students, faculty and staff in the college’s first floor lobby.
August 27, 2021
Kim Receives Grant to Develop Courses on Artificial Intelligence and Privacy
College of Education & Human Development Assistant Professor Min Kyu Kim and College of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor Daniel Takabi received a three-year, $399,681 grant from the National Science Foundation for an interdisciplinary project on artificial intelligence and privacy.
August 26, 2021
Study Finds Students Spend Less than Half Their Normal Classroom Time Learning Virtually During Pandemic
New research from the Georgia Policy Labs finds that students spend less than half their normal classroom time on virtual learning during the pandemic.
August 26, 2021
CEHD Welcomes New Faculty for 2021-2022 Academic Year
The College of Education & Human Development welcomes 11 new full-time faculty for the 2021-2022 academic year – faculty whose research, teaching and service make significant contributions to the college and its students.
August 25, 2021
Atlanta Ranked No. 10 in 2021 American Fitness Index
The city of Atlanta has been ranked the 10th healthiest metropolitan area in the United States, according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2021 American Fitness Index.
August 18, 2021
Uncharted Territory
As millions of kids head back to the classroom, Erin Mason, assistant professor of school counseling, discusses how schools can support mental and emotional well-being.
August 18, 2021
Brown (B.S.E. ’95, M.Ed. ’98) Creates Nonprofit to Support Underserved Youth on Path to Success
CEHD alumnus LaTonya Brown (B.S.E. ’95, M.Ed. ’98) launched a nonprofit organization this year to connect at-risk youth ages 10-24 with the resources they need to be successful academically and professionally.
August 16, 2021
Healthcare 'Toolkit' Can Help Non-English Speakers Navigate Chronic Disease
Developed by Georgia State’s School of Public Health and Adult Literacy Research Center at the College of Education & Human Development, the toolkit contains videos and brochures on diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and healthy eating published in 13 languages.
August 5, 2021
Georgia State Researchers Join $20 Million Project To Harness Artificial Intelligence, Transform Online Education For Adults
Georgia State will be responsible for the learning analytics portion of the project, a collaborative effort by Georgia universities and other partners.
July 29, 2021
Gilling (M.S. ’21) Selected for 2021 Women in Sports Tech Fellowship
CEHD alumnus Caroline Gilling (M.S. ’21) was one of 24 people nationwide selected for the Women in Sports Tech (WiST) 2021 Fellowship.
July 29, 2021
Media Makers
Funded with grants from JPMorgan Chase, the CINEMA Program operated by Georgia State’s Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence is building the next generation of Atlanta’s film, television and digital arts workforce.
July 19, 2021
Rewriting History
Education professor Chara Bohan on how the Lost Cause narrative came to dominate U.S. history books — and the lingering effects of our miseducation.
July 8, 2021
Bass (M.A.T. ’19) Receives Georgia Department of Education’s Exemplary ESOL Teacher Award
College of Education & Human Development alumnus Daniella Bass (M.A.T. ’19) was named a 2021 recipient of the Georgia Department of Education’s Exemplary ESOL Teacher Award.
July 1, 2021
CEHD Doctoral Students Participate in Gates Foundation Virtual Conversation
Doctoral students Brandon Attell, Lauren Coleman, Adrianne Robertson and Carina Windom were invited to participate in the inaugural Gates Notes Deep Dive, a new virtual discussion series with The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
July 1, 2021
Dobashi-Taylor Encourages Educational Equity in Atlanta Public Schools
Educational leadership doctoral student Teruko Dobashi-Taylor was named an Atlanta Public Schools Equity Champion for her work as assistant principal at Toomer Elementary School in Atlanta.
June 23, 2021
Mr. Danny
A beloved fixture of the Georgia State Child Development Program for four decades, Danny Darby helped shape its reputation, has taught countless students and teachers, and even welcomed the children of former students to its classrooms.
June 15, 2021
Georgia State Faculty Receive $800,000 Grant To Diversify Early Childhood Education Workforce in Georgia
Georgia State University faculty members Tonia Durden and Stacey French-Lee have received a two-year, $800,000 grant from the Early Educator Investment Collaborative to expand and diversify Georgia’s early childhood education workforce.
June 3, 2021
Delavan Co-Edits Special Issue of Language Policy on Dual Language Programs
Assistant Professor Garrett Delavan is the lead co-editor for an upcoming special issue of Language Policy that will offer a research-based conversation on what scholars call “dual language bilingual education gentrification” and provide a roadmap for future research projects.
May 14, 2021
CEHD Honors PAGE STAR Student Region 3A Winners
Four metro-Atlanta students have been named 2021 Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) STAR Student Region Winners for region 3A. Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development serves as the region 3A sponsor for the program.
May 13, 2021
On the Path to Equity
Georgia State’s CREATE program aims to build better, more equitable schools by giving teachers the tools they need.
April 29, 2021
Research Snapshot: Undergraduate Students and Suicide
Associate Professor Laura Shannonhouse conducted a study about the links among undergraduate students’ individual experiences with trauma, their lifetime suicide risk and their reporting of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
April 28, 2021
Esposito to Receive Award for Book on Intersectionality, Data Analysis
Jennifer Esposito, chair of the College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, is the co-recipient of the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry’s 2021 Qualitative Book Award.
April 13, 2021
Georgia State’s Office of the Provost Recognizes Boyles, King for Faculty Excellence
Georgia State University’s Office of the Provost has recognized College of Education & Human Development faculty members Deron Boyles and Joyce King for their achievement and excellence.
April 5, 2021
Research Snapshot: Children’s Self-Determination
Assistant Professor Natalie R. Davis and colleagues from Northwestern University analyzed three years’ worth of data from an after-school program to better understand how and when students demonstrated moments of self-determination.
March 31, 2021
College of Education & Human Development Rises To No. 41 In U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The College of Education & Human Development has risen to No. 41 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 rankings of higher education graduate programs, moving up nine spots from last year.
March 30, 2021
Muhammad Receives Outstanding English Language Arts Educator Award
Associate Professor Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad is the 2021 recipient of the National Council of Teachers of English’s Outstanding Elementary Educator in the English Language Arts Award.
March 24, 2021
French-Lee Elected to Governing Board for National Association for the Education of Young Children
Stacey French-Lee, clinical assistant professor and executive director of the College of Education & Human Development’s Child Development Centers, was elected to serve as a governing board member at-large for the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
March 22, 2021
CEHD Announces 2021 Faculty Award Recipients
The College of Education & Human Development is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 Faculty Awards.
March 19, 2021
CEHD Researchers Accepting Proposals for Professional Development Schools Conference Through April 2
Researchers in the College of Education & Human Development are accepting presentation proposals for an upcoming professional development schools (PDS) conference through April 2, 2021.
March 18, 2021
American Counseling Association’s Governing Council to Include CEHD Representation
The American Counseling Association’s Governing Council will include three CEHD representatives in 2021-2022: Professor Catharina Chang, doctoral student Ashlei Rabess and CEHD alumnus Danica Hays (Ph.D. ’05).
March 17, 2021
Aldridge (M.S. ’06) Builds Career Advocating for People with Disabilities
Tina Aldridge (M.S. ’06) has built a successful career as a rehabilitation counselor and advocate for people with disabilities in Georgia.
March 10, 2021
CEHD Doctoral Students Receive Chi Sigma Iota 2021 Awards
Chi Sigma Iota, the international counseling honor society, has recognized College of Education & Human Development doctoral students Mary Chase Mize and Ashlei Rabess with 2021 awards for their research and service.
March 4, 2021
Asante Illuminates the Imperative for Humanistic Teaching, Learning at 32nd Annual Mays Lecture
Molefi Kete Asante's Mays Lecture presentation highlighted how the prevailing European systems of knowledge have devalued other cultures and as a result, American students are left without a well-rounded, global and historically accurate knowledge base.
March 3, 2021
Research Snapshot: Science Trade Books and K-12 Science Education
To gain a better understanding of expert-recommended science trade books and how they may support science learning, a team of College of Education & Human Development faculty and students studied 400 books from the National Science Teachers Association's 2010-2017 book lists.
March 2, 2021
Obiwo (Ph.D. ’20) Receives 2021 AACTE Outstanding Dissertation Award
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education named CEHD alumnus Sarah Mia Obiwo as the recipient of the 2021 AACTE Outstanding Dissertation Award.
February 25, 2021
McGrail Awarded Teaching for Social Justice and Democracy Award
Associate Professor Ewa McGrail was one of two Georgia State University faculty members chosen for the Teaching for Social Justice and Democracy Award.
February 18, 2021
Goal Getter
Senior guard Corey Allen is finding even more success in his second season with the Panthers.
February 18, 2021
Asante to Discuss Africology at Benjamin E. Mays Lecture
Molefi Kete Asante, professor and chair of the Department of African American Studies at Temple University, will deliver the 32nd annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture in a virtual format on Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
February 16, 2021
Tarziers Named 2021-2022 Chi Sigma Iota Leadership Fellow
College of Education & Human Development doctoral student Kyndel Tarziers was one of 10 students nationwide chosen as a 2021-2022 Chi Sigma Iota Leadership Fellow.
February 12, 2021
New Grant Project Will Adapt Trauma Intervention for Culturally-Diverse Communities
Faculty in the College of Education & Human Development’s Adult Literacy Research Center received a $15,000 grant from the Atlanta Global Research and Education Collaborative to adapt a trauma intervention program for culturally- and linguistically-diverse communities.
February 8, 2021
Georgia State, Atlanta Public Schools Receive Federal Grants to Redesign, Expand CREATE Teacher Residency Program
CEHD Associate Professor Stephanie Cross received a $2.5 million grant renewal and a $10.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to redesign and expand a teacher residency program.
February 3, 2021
Zhang Receives Grant to Incorporate Trauma-Informed Practices into Early Literacy Instruction
CEHD Associate Professor Chenyi Zhang received a $50,000 grant from the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy to incorporate trauma-informed practices into early childhood literacy instruction.
February 3, 2021
Interdisciplinary Team Receives $1.5 Million to Create Collaborative University Startup Helping Underserved Communities Gain Data Science Skills
Assistant Professor Ben Shapiro is part of an interdisciplinary team that received a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant to create a new type of training model for universities to employ and help people in underserved communities pursue careers in data science.
February 3, 2021
Miles Receives Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education’s Mentor Teacher Award
The Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education awarded its 2020-2021 Mentor Teacher Award to Miriam Miles, a mentor teacher in the CEHD's CREATE teacher residency program.
February 3, 2021
Research Snapshot: Legislated Funding for Professional Sports Facilities
CEHD Associate Professor Tim Kellison published a new article on the trend of elected officials approving public funding for professional sports stadiums and its implications for voters, political leaders and sports teams.
January 20, 2021
Promoting Equity in Virtual Learning
Assistant professor of education Jennifer Darling-Aduana on how online learning can become part of a quality, equitable education system.
January 6, 2021
Graduate Highlight: Mi’Kayla Newell (M.S. ’20)
Mi'Kayla Newell will graduate from her master’s program this month and will continue working on her research in the college’s Ph.D. program in educational psychology.
December 18, 2020
Graduate Highlight: Lee Green (M.Ed. ’20)
Lee Green plans to apply the lessons he learned in his master’s program to his coaching and hopes to find ways he can inspire future educators.
December 18, 2020
Graduate Highlight: Eunji Kim (M.S. ’20)
Eunji Kim will become a speech-language pathologist at Oakland Meadow School in Lawrenceville, Ga. – a position that she’s confidently prepared to begin.
December 18, 2020
Graduate Highlight: Ashley Payton (M.A. ’20)
Ashley Payton plans to become a content creator for both traditional and digital media aimed at children and families.
December 18, 2020
Graduate Highlight: Anjanette Swift (M.S. ’20)
Anjanette Swift hopes to work in a private practice or outpatient setting and bring the same level of dedication to her patients as her Shepherd Center colleagues did every day during her internship.
December 18, 2020
Urban Child Study Center Receives $750,000 Georgia Department of Education Grant for Evaluation Study
The College of Education & Human Development’s Urban Child Study Center has been awarded a five-year, $750,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Education to study the state of Georgia’s implementation of a federally-funded literacy initiative.
December 10, 2020
Georgia State Researchers Awarded $2.25 Million for Social-Communication, STEM Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities
Georgia State University assistant professors Claire Donehower and Sarah Hansen have received a five-year, $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support social-communication learning for elementary-aged students with intellectual disabilities.
December 3, 2020
Crim Center Receives Funding from Visual Effects Company to Support Film, Entertainment Program for Local Youth
The Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence has been awarded an $11,000 grant from Crafty Apes VFX, a California-based visual effects company, to support its Careers In New and Emerging and Media Areas (CINEMA) Project.
December 3, 2020
Myers Chosen for AERA Fellowship Program on the Study of Deeper Learning
Assistant Professor Jonte Myers was chosen for the American Educational Research Association’s Fellowship Program on the Study of Deeper Learning.
November 20, 2020
Research Snapshot: Student Participation in Online Learning Environments
Assistant Professor Min Kyu Kim and Department of Learning Sciences alumnus Tuba Ketenci developed and tested a learner profiling model to better understand students’ interactions in online discussion settings.
November 20, 2020
Esposito Conducting Research on Training, Support for Teachers Shifting Classes Online During COVID-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Esposito, chair of the College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, is working with Tisha Lewis Ellison from the University of Georgia to better understand what training and support teachers received when they had to shift to online teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 20, 2020
Alonzo A. Crim Center to Host Screening of COVID-19 LeadHERship Project Documentary Nov. 13
The Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence and Georgia-based nonprofit RestoreHER will host a virtual debut screening and discussion of a documentary entitled, “The COVID-19 LeadHERship Project,” on Nov. 13.
November 10, 2020
Villarreal to Discuss Mexico Study Abroad Experience During International Education Week
Alba Lucero Villarreal is one of the panelists participating in a virtual conversation among diverse students about their experiences studying abroad.
November 10, 2020
A Voice for the Vulnerable
Georgia State faculty have come together to study how the pandemic is affecting refugees in Clarkston — and help address the community’s unique needs.
November 9, 2020
Georgia State Researchers Awarded $1.3 Million To Combat Suicide Among Older Adults During COVID-19 and Beyond
Researchers are developing the Belonging and Empathy, With Intentional Targeted Helping (BE WITH) project, which is designed to reduce social isolation, loneliness and elevated suicide risk in racially diverse older adults, the demographic hardest hit by COVID-19.
November 6, 2020
Crim Center to Facilitate Urban Education Discussion at Nov. 14 Virtual Conference
The College of Education & Human Development’s Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence will host the 15th Annual Sources of Urban Educational Excellence Conference on Saturday, Nov. 14, in a virtual format.
November 5, 2020
Salmerón Selected for Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color Program
Assistant Professor Cori Salmerón was selected for the National Council of Teachers of English’s 2020 Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color Program, which provides support, mentoring and networking opportunities for early career scholars of color.
November 4, 2020
Prevention Research Center, City of Clarkston Announce Collaboration to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
The Prevention Research Center at Georgia State has teamed up with the city of Clarkston, Ga., to distribute multilanguage lawn signs on COVID-19 protections in high-pedestrian areas to help curb the spread of the disease.
October 29, 2020
Research Snapshot: Signature Pedagogy for Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling
In an article published in Teaching and Supervision in Counseling, Professor Catharina Chang and doctoral student Ashlei Rabess consider whether the counseling profession as a whole has a signature pedagogy for multicultural and social justice knowledge.
October 14, 2020
Research Snapshot: COVID-19 and the NCAA Final Four
Professor Beth Cianfrone and Associate Professor Tim Kellison published an article in the International Journal of Sport Communication about the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four tournament cancellation and how the related community events had to adapt during a sudden public health crisis.
October 5, 2020
Domke Named 2020 Reading Hall of Fame Emerging Scholar
Assistant Professor Lisa Domke is one of two researchers nationwide chosen for the 2020 Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Literacy Research Association’s Reading Hall of Fame.
October 1, 2020
Muhammad Works Toward Culturally Responsive Education
Associate Professor Gholnecsar Muhammad studies historical Black literary societies and believes they offer great methods for educators to use in schools.
September 30, 2020
Research Snapshot: Pens Down, Don’t Shoot
Associate Professor Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad and CEHD alum Sherell McArthur (Ph.D. ’14) co-authored a study highlighting the history of Black female writers and investigating how Black women today use their voices to make sense of the difficulties they face.
September 29, 2020
Georgia State Selected to Host Center for the Study of Leadership in Urban Schools
The University Council for Educational Administration has selected Georgia State University as the next host of its Center for the Study of Leadership in Urban Schools, one of eight UCEA centers nationwide.
September 25, 2020
Research Snapshot: COVID-19 and Traumatic Stress
CEHD Professors Jeff Ashby and Ken Rice were part of an international team who conducted a study focused on COVID-19 traumatic stress, which is unique compared to other traumatic stresses.
September 24, 2020
Stevens Receives Funding to Support Mathematics Vocabulary Instruction
Assistant Professor Elizabeth Stevens has received two grants to support her research on mathematics vocabulary instruction and word-problem solving.
September 24, 2020
Research Snapshot: From Katrina to COVID-19
In a report recently published by the National Education Policy Center, Associate Professor Kristen Buras outlines how Black communities in New Orleans were disproportionately impacted by Hurricane Katrina and how those same issues are playing out nationally during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
September 21, 2020
Darling-Aduana Co-Authors Book Detailing Strategies for Equitable Digital Learning
Assistant Professor Jennifer Darling-Aduana co-authored a book entitled, “Equity and Quality in Digital Learning: Realizing the Promise in K-12 Education,” which outlines recent research findings and offers digital learning strategies and practices that schools can consider.
September 18, 2020
Georgia State Researcher to Develop Writing Intervention To Improve Language-Based Learning Disabilities
Working with a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, professor Cynthia Puranik and colleagues are developing a writing-focused intervention program for students who have language-based learning disabilities.
September 9, 2020
Humanizing Math
Assistant Professor Naomi Jessup encourages teachers to facilitate more conversations among students about how to solve mathematical problems and how that knowledge can be applied to students’ lives outside of the classroom.
August 28, 2020
Confronting Equity in STEM Education
Clinical professor Brian Williams, also known as “Dr. Science,” on his work to ensure all students can see themselves in science.
August 25, 2020
T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps Program Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Georgia State University’s Technology, Engineering, Environment, Math and Science (T.E.E.M.S.) AmeriCorps Program received the 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
August 24, 2020
CEHD Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2020
The College of Education & Human Development added several faculty for the 2020-2021 academic year – faculty whose research, teaching and service make significant contributions to the college and its students.
August 21, 2020
Gayden Named Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education's 2020 Teacher of the Year
Keio Gayden, who completed the CEHD's certificate in career and technical education, won the 2020 Teacher of the Year Award from the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education.
August 20, 2020
Hicks Awarded 2020 John McLendon Minority Postgraduate Scholarship
CEHD sport administration master's student Laura Hicks was chosen for the 2020 McLendon Minority Postgraduate Scholarship, a program that supports students from minority populations who want to become collegiate athletics leaders.
August 19, 2020
Georgia State Faculty Create Adult Literacy Post-Doctoral Fellowship Training Program
Distinguished University Professor Daphne Greenberg and other Georgia State faculty have created the first post-doctoral fellowship training program in the country specifically designed to support new Ph.D. graduates interested in studying adult literacy.
July 22, 2020
Using the Arts in English Language Arts Lessons
In a recently-published collection of papers, Associate Professor Michelle Zoss and other educators explain how incorporating the arts in their English language arts classrooms can help high school students better connect with the material they’re learning.
July 22, 2020
Recent Grad Pens Children’s Book Depicting Black Fatherhood
Darryl Farley (M.A.T. ’19, Cert. ’19) wrote and published a children's book entitled, "I Will Be Here," which depicts the impact Black fathers can have on their kids.
July 20, 2020
CEHD Faculty Establish Project to Increase K-12 Computational Literacy
CEHD faculty members Brendan Calandra and Lauren Margulieux have established a new project to increase computational literacy among K-12 students in rural and low-income communities.
July 6, 2020
Muhammad, Wang Receive AERA Early Career Awards
Associate Professor Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad and Assistant Professor Yinying Wang are 2020 recipients of the American Educational Research Association’s Early Career Award.
June 25, 2020
“Mint Julep” History Books Influence Northern Depictions of Historical Events
Dean’s Doctoral Fellow Wade Morris and CEHD Professor Chara Bohan analyzed history textbooks published between 1870 and 1920 and found that over time, Southern accounts of Civil War events influenced those published in Northern history books.
June 23, 2020
Hinger: Social Justice Advocacy a Key Component of Quality Mental Health Services
Dean’s Doctoral Fellow Cassandra Hinger explores social justice advocacy, or the ways psychologists can promote policies and practices that give disadvantaged groups the tools and support they need to improve their lives.
June 22, 2020
Running Downhill Poses Unique Challenges for Female Distance Runners
Dean’s Doctoral Fellow Meredith Wells conducted a study published in Sports Biomechanics focused on female distance runners and how running downhill affects their chances of sustaining injuries.
June 19, 2020
Research on Multiple Sclerosis, Gait to Lead to More Effective Fall Prevention
Dean’s Doctoral Fellow Meng-Wei Lin and Assistant Professor Feng Yang conducted a study to better understand gait stability for people with MS and use this knowledge to design more effective interventions for preventing falls.
June 18, 2020
Cohen Studies Sign Language Vocabulary Resources for Science Teachers
Dean’s Doctoral Fellow Scott Cohen and Assistant Professors Jessica Scott and Patrick Enderle conducted a study to gauge ASL resources available for educators and how well they communicated nuanced scientific concepts.
June 17, 2020
CEHD Students Awarded 2020 Minority Counseling Fellowships
The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), selected CEHD students Jamian Coleman and Ashlei Rabess for its Minority Fellowship Program for Doctoral Mental Health Counselors.
June 15, 2020
New Project to Increase Elementary Math Specialists in High-Need Urban Schools
Four Georgia State University faculty established an initiative to increase the number of elementary mathematics specialists in high-need urban schools.
June 14, 2020
Chang Receives National Recognition for Contributions to Counseling Profession
Professor Catharina Chang has received two national awards for her leadership, advocacy and contributions to the counseling profession.
June 5, 2020
Metzler Publishes Book on Experiences with Cancer
Retired professor Mike Metzler recently published a book about his experiences with cancer entitled, “My Two Journeys in Cancer World: Team Mike Versus the Prairie Dogs.”
June 3, 2020
King, Margulieux Chosen for NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program
Assistant Professors Natalie King and Lauren Margulieux have been chosen for the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program.
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 Resources for Struggling Adult Readers
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Iris Feinberg collaborated with the Institute for Healthcare Advancement to create easy-to-read resources related to COVID-19 for those who work with adults with low literacy.
May 28, 2020
Georgia State Faculty Create Professional Development Program To Improve Access, Equity in Elementary School Science Education
College of Education & Human Development faculty members Brian Williams, Nancy Schafer and Diane Truscott established a new project to provide access to quality science instruction at Title I elementary schools in Atlanta.
May 26, 2020
Sims Balances Empathy, Integrity in School Leadership During COVID-19
As school leaders continue to make decisions and guide their staff, CEHD alum Dan Sims recommends a style of leadership that treats people with understanding but also holds students and staff to high academic standards.
May 26, 2020
School's Out — Now What?
Georgia State experts offer strategies to help families stay healthy and connected through the summer months.
May 26, 2020
Graduate Highlight: Dihema Longman (Ph.D. ’20)
Dihema Longman set a goal to earn her doctorate by her 40th birthday and this semester, she’s achieved that goal, graduating with her doctorate in teaching and learning and a concentration in mathematics education just before her birthday on May 20.
May 21, 2020
Graduate Highlight: Charles Hight (Ph.D. ’20)
Charles Hight is graduating this semester with his doctorate in teaching and learning alongside his daughter, Bethany, who has earned a master’s degree from Georgia State’s School of Public Health.
May 21, 2020
Graduate Highlight: Cindy Fujimoto (Ph.D. ’20)
Cindy Fujimoto is becoming a triple Panther this semester, graduating this spring with her doctorate in teaching and learning.
May 21, 2020
Four Students Graduate This Spring from Georgia State’s IDEAL Program
Four students graduate this spring with a Certificate of Career Readiness from Georgia State University’s Inclusive Digital Expression and Literacy Program.
May 21, 2020
Pharmacy Tech Candy Sydney Finds Hope in Early Childhood Education Program
Pharmacy technician and CEHD early childhood education student Candy Sydney has found hope and positivity in her program and in her conversations with Clinical Associate Professor Laura Meyers, who has collected and delivered more than 80 masks to Sydney and her colleagues since the pandemic began.
May 6, 2020
Morris (B.S.E. ’19) Navigates First Year of Teaching During a Pandemic
Kellan Morris (B.S.E. ’19), a first-year sixth grade social studies teacher at Mason Creek Middle School in Douglas County, Ga., discusses being named Middle School Teacher of the Year and her experiences teaching during a pandemic.
May 4, 2020
Zhang Receives Grant to Study Parent-Child Relationships During a Pandemic
Assistant Professor Chenyi Zhang has received a $3,000 Natural Hazards Center grant to study the quality of parent-child relationships during a pandemic.
April 29, 2020
Caring for Older Adults During COVID-19
Georgia State University assistant professor Laura Shannonhouse has research-based COVID-19 guidelines for caregivers, volunteers and individuals who are supporting the older adult populations in their areas.
April 29, 2020
Cultivating Genius
In the College of Education and Human Development, associate professor Gholnecsar Muhammad has developed a better way to teach youth by giving voice to their own identities and experiences.
April 27, 2020
Parenting During A Pandemic
Professor Gary Bingham offers research-based principles that every parent of young children (ages 0-6) should keep in mind during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 23, 2020
Ashby Offers Eight Tips for Managing Stress
Jeff Ashby, professor and co-director of the college's Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma and Resilience, has eight tips for people managing stress in the face of shelter-in-place orders and social distancing.
April 20, 2020
Tips for School Counselors Working Online
Assistant Professor Erin Mason spent 13 years as a school counselor and has five main tips for those looking to provide quality school counseling in an online format.
April 16, 2020
Three Types of Activities Can Help People Stay Active at Home
Associate Dean Walt Thompson and his colleagues at the American College of Sports Medicine encourage people to find ways to reduce their sedentary behavior while under shelter-in-place orders.
April 13, 2020
Humble Beginnings
Could humility be the solution to our partisan divide? Associate professor Don Davis investigates whether it may help mitigate an antagonistic political culture.
April 8, 2020
Killian Designs Quality Online Resources for Physical Education Teachers
Assistant Professor Chad Killian is working to create a series of free, online teaching modules that high school physical education teachers can use to connect with their students.
March 31, 2020
CEHD Announces 2020 Faculty Award Recipients
Recipients of the College of Education & Human Development's 2020 Faculty Awards were recognized at a luncheon in their honor on March 11.
March 11, 2020
Are We Teaching Kids to Write All Wrong?
Most U.S. students struggle to meet grade-level writing standards. Georgia State education researcher Cynthia Puranik is working to improve children’s performance on the page.
March 9, 2020
Darling-Hammond to Discuss Equity, Excellence at Benjamin E. Mays Lecture
Linda Darling-Hammond, the Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus at Stanford University, will deliver the 31st annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Georgia State University’s Florence Kopleff Recital Hall.
January 31, 2020
Warrican To Speak Feb. 4-5 As Part Of Provost’s Visiting Scholars Program
The Department of Educational Policy Studies received an award under the Provost’s Visiting Scholars Program to bring Professor Joel Warrican from The University of the West Indies to visit Georgia State University.
January 22, 2020
College of Education and Human Development’s Online Graduate Programs Ranked 35th In Nation
The Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development’s online master’s degree programs have been ranked No. 35 in the country in the U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Online Education Programs rankings released on Jan. 14.
January 14, 2020
Clayton County Public Schools, Global Village Project Receive CEHD 2019 Partnership Awards
The College of Education & Human Development awarded its 2019 Partnership Awards to Clayton County Public Schools and Global Village Project at the college’s Fall Graduate Commencement on Dec. 17.
January 10, 2020
Nursing Students 'Teach Back' to Promote Health Literacy
Perimeter College nursing students promote health literacy by using the "teach back" method when seeing patients at Grace Village Medical Clinic.
December 11, 2019
Manior Chosen as Forbes Under 30 Scholar for Second Consecutive Year
College of Education & Human Development graduate student Daria Manior was selected as a Forbes Under 30 Scholar for the second consecutive year.
November 25, 2019
Sport Administration Program To Partner With NCAA, Atlanta Basketball Host Committee on Sport Event Management Initiatives
The College of Education & Human Development's sport administration program is collaborating with the NCAA and Atlanta Basketball Host Committee on a series of academic initiatives focused on sport event management slated for spring 2020.
November 20, 2019
Digital Classroom
As an educational specialist for ATL PBA, master's student Alita McCalmon connects with educators and students across Atlanta on projects from WABE, an NPR station in town, and the city’s Public Broadcasting Service station.
November 19, 2019
Gilbride, Dispenza to Train New Group of Rehabilitation Counselors
CEHD faculty members Dennis Gilbride and Franco Dispenza will continue preparing cohorts of clinical rehabilitation counselors for positions in vocational rehabilitation agencies thanks to two recent federal grants.
November 14, 2019
Cianfrone Receives Sport Marketing Association’s 2019 Stotlar Award
Associate Professor Beth Cianfrone is the 2019 recipient of the Sport Marketing Association’s Stotlar Award, which recognizes a university faculty member for their outstanding contributions to sport marketing education and graduate mentorship.
November 11, 2019
Georgia State’s College of Education & Human Development Expands Teacher Residency Programs to Rural Georgia
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development is expanding its teacher residency programs to rural districts in Georgia with its new Network for Urban and Rural Teachers United for Residency Engagement (NURTURE) Project.
November 11, 2019
Pigott to Coordinate Research Institute for STEM Educators
Georgia State University Professor Terri Pigott will coordinate a five-day research institute designed to teach early career STEM educators important data analysis skills necessary for high-quality STEM education research.
November 7, 2019
In the Interest of Justice
Thaddeus and Natasha Johnson (Ed.D ’19) share a passion for justice. But that’s not all. Married 10 years, the couple also share the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies as their home away from home.
November 6, 2019
Ahead of the Game
CEHD alum Roxanne Russell (Ph.D. ’11) created a program teachers can use to design their own reading presentations and recently received a patent for the program's key features.
October 24, 2019
Where Are the Black Male STEM Teachers?
Metro Atlanta needs more science and math teachers. It also needs more diverse teachers. A new Georgia State project aims to deliver both.
October 24, 2019
Stronger, Faster, Greener
The Center for Sport and Urban Policy is honored for its work helping sports organizations become leaders in sustainability.
October 21, 2019
Wechsler to Speak at 2nd Annual Metzler Lecture
Howell Wechsler, director of U.S. programs for FHI 360, will be the featured speaker at the 2nd Annual Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in Georgia State University's Speaker's Auditorium.
October 8, 2019
CEHD Welcomes New Faculty This Fall
The College of Education & Human Development added several faculty this academic year – faculty whose research, teaching and service make significant contributions to the college and its students.
September 4, 2019
Dual Threat
After leading the Panthers in the big win over Tennessee, quarterback Dan Ellington (B.I.S. ’20) aims to get the team back to a bowl game while becoming the best player in the Sun Belt Conference.
September 3, 2019
College of Education & Human Development Receives $1.2 Million Grant To Support Teacher Training
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development, Clayton County Public Schools and Curriculum Associates will work together on a new $1.2 million grant program to support Clayton County middle school teachers implementing the county’s math curriculum in their classrooms.
August 28, 2019
Summerhill’s Next Act
Atlanta’s historic Summerhill neighborhood and its main artery, Georgia Avenue, are in the midst of a renaissance. And it all started when Georgia State bought a Major League Baseball stadium.
August 27, 2019
CEHD Students Awarded 2019 Minority Counseling Fellowships
The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors, selected College of Education & Human Development graduate students Jacklyn J. Byrd and Nicolas Williams for its Minority Fellowship Program.
August 15, 2019
Kuhlman (M.S. ’74, Ph.D. ’80) Named Georgia State Distinguished Alumni Honoree
College of Education & Human Development alumnus Cynthia Kuhlman (M.S. ’74, Ph.D. ’80) has been named one of Georgia State University's 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award honorees.
August 13, 2019
Researchers Receive Grant To Study Reading Comprehension Processes
CEHD professor Joe Magliano and assistant professor Kathryn McCarthy are co-principal investigators in a research project that will analyze students’ reading comprehension through a two-year, $599,973 grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
August 7, 2019
Researcher Gets $3.2 Million Grant To Study Blended Learning Literacy Program In Juvenile Justice Schools
College of Education & Human Development professor David Houchins has received a four-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Center for Special Education Research to study a blended learning literacy program in juvenile justice schools.
August 6, 2019
Sport Administration Program Ranked 11th In North America, 13th Internationally
The College of Education & Human Development’s sport administration master’s program has been ranked No. 11 in North America and No. 13 internationally by SportBusiness International, a news organization that offers insight and analysis in the business of sport.
July 15, 2019
Muhammad Puts New Professional Development Model Into Action
Associate Professor Gholnecsar “Gholdy” Muhammad’s is putting a professional development model she created into practice this summer through two summer institutes connected to her STEM is LIT(ERACIES) project.
July 11, 2019
van Leer Receives Funding For Voice Quality Improvement Research
Associate Professor Eva van Leer is working on a Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance-funded project to study a voice quality identification system.
July 11, 2019
Adult Literacy Research Center Awards Grants To Three Georgia State Students
The College of Education & Human Development’s Adult Literacy Research Center awarded $10,000 in grant funding among three Georgia State University students to further their research in adult literacy.
May 30, 2019
Center for Sport and Urban Policy Named Environmental Innovator of the Year
The Green Sports Alliance named the College of Education & Human Development’s Center for Sport and Urban Policy one of its 2019 Environmental Innovators of the Year, a designation given to both individuals and organizations for their tremendous work in the sports greening movement.
May 29, 2019
CEHD Alum Gains Valuable Insight From Educational Leadership Career
In his educational leadership career at both the local and state levels, Darren Clay (B.S.E. ’10, M.Ed. ’11) has found innovative ways to keep students engaged, support teachers and provide thoughtful school leadership.
May 28, 2019
Study: Critical Friendship Groups Aid Teacher Candidates’ Reflection
Associate Professors Nadia Behizadeh and Stephanie Cross and CEHD doctoral student Clarice Thomas recently published a case study about critical friendship groups in the Journal of Teacher Education.
May 21, 2019
Social Ties Offer Alternative Approach To Developing School Leaders
In an article in the National Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin, CEHD Assistant Professor Yinying Wang considers how schools can develop school leadership from what she calls a “social network perspective.”
May 21, 2019
After-School STEM Activities Engage Learners In Computational Thinking
Assistant Professor Patrick Enderle received National Science Foundation grant funding for a STEM-related after-school project that teaches college students about multicultural education and culturally-relevant teaching practices.
May 21, 2019
Assistant Principal Reflects On Benefits Of Teacher Residencies
Roberta Gibson reflects on her time as a teacher resident and how that full academic year in the classroom prepared her to become a teacher, coach and assistant principal at Cross Keys High School in Atlanta.
May 21, 2019
Truscott Studies Connections Between Teacher Practices, Dispositions
Associate Professor Diane Truscott and co-author Vera Stenhouse recently published a study in "Urban Education" that highlighted possible connections between culturally-responsive teaching practices and teacher dispositions.
May 21, 2019
McCarthy Receives $50,000 Spencer Grant to Study Science Comprehension
College of Education & Human Development Assistant Professor Katie McCarthy received a $50,000 Spencer Foundation grant to study how combining different types of learning strategies might improve science text comprehension.
May 20, 2019
Researcher Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant To Study Writing Intervention
Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development associate professor Cynthia Puranik has received a five-year, $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to study a writing intervention program.
May 20, 2019
IDEAL Program Graduates Recognized for Achievements This Spring
James Sanders Freels and Mandel Ayele Merceron Montilus graduated this spring with a Certificate of Career Readiness from Georgia State University’s Inclusive Digital Expression and Literacy (IDEAL) Program.
May 17, 2019
Georgia State Researchers Receive $3 Million Federal Grant To Prepare STEM Teachers For Atlanta Schools
Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development faculty members Christine Thomas and Natalie King have received a six-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to address the shortage of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers in urban schools, especially Black and Latinx men.
May 8, 2019
TEEMS AmeriCorps Wins 2019 Patton Award
The College of Education & Human Development’s TEEMS AmeriCorps program is the 2019 recipient of the Carl V. Patton President’s Award for Outstanding University Program.
April 9, 2019
Thomas Receives Benjamin Banneker Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award
College of Education & Human Development Professor Christine Thomas is the 2019 recipient of the Benjamin Banneker Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
April 8, 2019
Crisp Named President-Elect of Children’s Literature Association
Associate Professor Thomas Crisp has been named vice president/president-elect of the Children’s Literature Association, an international nonprofit organization that studies children’s literature.
April 5, 2019
CEHD Announces 2019 Faculty Award Recipients
The College of Education & Human Development is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2019 Faculty Awards, who have published extensively, mentored numerous educators and peers, secured significant grant funding, and represented the CEHD in school systems, community organizations and in their disciplines.
March 5, 2019
Georgia State Among Institutions Getting $2.4 Million Grant To Improve Students’ Career Preparation
Georgia State University is part of a national group of leading innovative institutions that has received a $2.4 million grant from the Strada Education Network to redesign the college-to-career pathway.
March 1, 2019
Farrell, Jr. Explores Public School Privatization at Mays Lecture 2019
Walter C. Farrell, Jr., National Education Policy Center Fellow at the University of Colorado-Boulder, explored the growing trend of privatizing public education as the guest speaker at the 30th annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Feb. 20.
February 22, 2019
University of Colorado-Boulder’s Farrell to Discuss Social Justice Advocacy at Benjamin E. Mays Lecture
Walter C. Farrell, Jr., National Education Policy Center Fellow at the University of Colorado-Boulder, will be the featured speaker at the the 30th Annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in Georgia State University's Student Center East Ballroom.
February 12, 2019
Georgia State Introduces Film, Entertainment Program For Local Youth
The College of Education & Human Development's Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence has started a new program this year to prepare local youth for careers in the burgeoning film, media and entertainment industry in Georgia.
February 8, 2019
Rector Puts Leadership, Communication Skills to Work at Super Bowl Experience
Mackenzie Rector, a master’s student in the College of Education & Human Development’s sport administration program, worked as a Super Bowl Experience area manager and learned the ins and outs of hosting a large-scale fan event.
February 4, 2019
NFL Representatives Offer Insight into Super Bowl at Campus Connection Event
Representatives from the National Football League and Mercedes-Benz Stadium visited Georgia State University for “NFL Campus Connection: Inside the Super Bowl,” a series of panel discussions highlighting the ins and outs of planning Super Bowl LIII.
February 4, 2019
CEHD Students, Alumni Welcomed Super Bowl to Atlanta in Host Committee Roles
CEHD alumnus Randy Lieberman discusses his experiences on Atlanta's Super Bowl LIII Host Committee, the attention to detail it takes to put together the Super Bowl and what lessons he’s learned from the experience.
February 3, 2019
Watson Explores Mirrors, Windows in Her Realistic Fiction at Children’s Literature Lecture
Award-winning author Renée Watson read excerpts from her work, discussed her writing process and shared thoughtful commentary on diversity in children's literature at the College of Education & Human Development's third annual Lecture on Diversity and Justice in Children's Literature.
January 25, 2019
Author Renée Watson to Speak at Lecture on Diversity and Justice in Children’s Literature
Award-winning author Renée Watson will deliver the third annual Lecture on Diversity and Justice in Children’s Literature on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. in Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development, room 1030.
January 16, 2019
Sims Discovers Passion for Special Education Through Experiences at Georgia State
Since participating in the Early College program, Porsche Sims has enrolled in the College of Education & Human Development and discovered her passion for working with children with special needs.
January 10, 2019
Early College Alumnus Reflects on Science of Learning
Interdisciplinary studies undergraduate student Lamonta Parker reflects on the science of learning, his time in the Early College program, and the advice he'd give prospective Early College and Georgia State students.
January 9, 2019
Thompson-Sellers (Ph.D. ’12) Named South Georgia State College President
College of Education & Human Development alumnus Ingrid Thompson-Sellers (Ph.D. ’12) has been named the eighth president of South Georgia State College in Douglas, Ga.
January 9, 2019
Armstrong Applies Lessons From Early College Program To Undergraduate Studies
College of Education & Human Development student Indya Armstrong, a senior in the college’s middle level education program, learned skills like time management and self-discipline by participating in the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence’s Early College program.
January 8, 2019
Get Ready For Back To School Panthers!
A new semester brings fresh opportunities to achieve academic success. Georgia State is excited to welcome back all of our new and returning students for the spring 2019 semester.
January 7, 2019
Muhammad Receives $749,895 Grant to Support Secondary School Teachers’ STEM Literacy Instruction
Assistant Professor Gholnecsar Muhammad received a three-year, $749,895 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to study a professional development model designed to improve secondary school teachers’ literacy instruction in STEM content areas.
November 26, 2018
Building a Polyglot World
Georgia State is leading the way in training teachers for dual-language classrooms.
November 12, 2018
Making Space For Young Black Voices
With Black Girls WRITE, assistant professor Gholnecsar Muhammad recreates a 19th-century literary tradition for modern-day students.
November 7, 2018
Cultural Humility Affects Relationship Quality in Interethnic Couples
CEHD postdoctoral scholar Stacey McElroy and faculty members Don Davis, Cirleen DeBlaere and Ken Rice recently published a study in the Journal of Counseling Psychology highlighting the links between conflict and relationship quality in interethnic couples.
November 6, 2018
Training, Evaluation Programs Support Underserved Populations
College of Education & Human Development faculty are lending their expertise to state- and federally-funded training and evaluation programs that prepare rehabilitation counselors, school psychologists and vocational services staff to support Georgia residents with disabilities and those who need mental health services.
November 6, 2018
Mindfulness Research Could Prevent Burnout for Trauma Counselors
Assistant Professor Melissa Zeligman and Associate Profesor Franco Dispenza recently developed a research project focused on the connection between counselor wellness and mindfulness, or the practice of paying attention to one’s experiences moment by moment.
November 6, 2018
Franco Receives Diversity Research Supplement to Study Smoking Cessation in China, Vietnam
Assistant Professor Marisa Franco received a two-year, $339,384 diversity research supplement from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Fogarty International Center to participate in a research project on a smoking cessation intervention in China and Vietnam.
November 6, 2018
Jones (M.Ed. ’73) Named 2018 Georgia State Distinguished Alumni
College of Education & Human Development alumnus Vesta Jones (M.Ed. ’73) has been named one of Georgia State University’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni.
October 25, 2018
Kasun Studies Transnationalism, Establishes Language Program During Fulbright Trip To Mexico
Associate Professor Sue Kasun participated in a nine-month Fulbright-García Robles U.S. Scholar program at the State University of Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico, and is now reflecting on how she can apply what she learned to her classes with CEHD students and other upcoming projects.
October 25, 2018
Putting Passion Into Practice
Ethan Trinh (M.A.T. ’18), who began his doctorate in teaching and learning this fall, thinks about education from a multicultural perspective and encourages other teachers to do the same.
October 24, 2018
Need to Fill a Job Vacancy? Hire a Teacher
Anita Corsini (M.Ed. '05), host of HGTV's "Flip or Flop Atlanta" and co-founder of Red Barn Homes, started her career as a math teacher and appreciates what being an educator taught her about thinking on her feet.
October 19, 2018
English Awarded 2018 NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant
College of Education & Human Development doctoral student Jacob English is one of five graduate students awarded a 2018 NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant.
October 15, 2018
Researcher Gets $699,362 Grant To Identify, Support Older Adults In Mental Health Distress
Assistant professor Laura Shannonhouse will be the principal investigator on a two-year, $699,362 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to conduct research on preventing suicide and promoting life with older adults.
October 10, 2018
After-School All-Stars Atlanta Receives 2018 State Excellence Award
The After-School All-Stars Atlanta program received the 2018 Excellence Award from Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development. This award recognizes outstanding after school or youth development programs that meet the highest standards of quality in the field and demonstrate capacity to meet the needs of children, youth and families in their communities.
October 4, 2018
Panther Profile: Scott Cohen, Science Education Advocate For The Deaf Community
Doctoral student Scott Cohen (Ph.D. ’19) brings his passion for science education to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
October 4, 2018
Early Childhood Students Awarded FIT Fellowships to Study Dual Language Immersion
College of Education & Human Development students Jennifer Grobeck, Elsie Jackson, Carrie Tahlor and Michael Vo have been selected for the French Dual Language Fund’s 2018 Future Immersion Teacher (FIT) Fellowship, which will prepare them to teach in dual language immersion settings.
October 3, 2018
Georgia State Rises To No. 2 In Nation In U.S. News Innovation, Commitment To Teaching Rankings
Georgia State University is ranked the second most innovative university in the nation and second in the country for its commitment to undergraduate teaching in the 2019 Best Colleges edition of U.S. News & World Report magazine.
September 9, 2018
CEHD Faculty Receive Spencer Grant to Study Leadership in Online Learning
College of Education & Human Development Assistant Professors Min Kyu Kim and Yinying Wang received a $49,618 grant from the Spencer Foundation to study how students become leaders when learning online.
September 6, 2018
CEHD Adds New Faculty
The College of Education & Human Development added several faculty this year – faculty whose research, teaching and service make significant contributions to the college and its students.
September 4, 2018
Magliano Joins CEHD Faculty as part of 2CI Initiative
Joe Magliano will join the College of Education & Human Development faculty as part of Georgia State University’s Second Century Initiative (2CI), a program focused on expanding the university’s priority research areas.
July 3, 2018
CEHD Restructures Two Departments
The College of Education & Human Development has restructured and renamed two of its departments, effective July 1, 2018.
July 2, 2018
Georgia State University’s 2018 Woodrow Wilson Fellows Announced
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal honored Georgia State University’s ongoing commitment to close the achievement gap and provide all students with high-quality teachers this week, recognizing the 2018-2019 class of Woodrow Wilson Georgia Teaching Fellows at the State Capitol.
June 28, 2018
Kellison Receives Grant to Study Host Cities’ Perspective on Olympic Games’ Environmental Impact
College of Education & Human Development Assistant Professor Tim Kellison received a $10,000 grant from the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Studies Centre to examine how local residents prioritize environmental programs associated with the Olympic and Paralympic Games held in their cities.
June 27, 2018
CEHD Faculty Add Social Justice Content to Middle School Curriculum
Clinical Assistant Professor Jacob Hackett and Assistant Professor Nadia Behizadeh received a $49,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program to train local middle school teachers to incorporate social justice content into their curriculum.
June 26, 2018
CEHD Delegation Attends Day on the Hill
A small delegation from the College of Education & Human Development met with staff of several congressional leaders as part of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)'s Day on the Hill event.
June 21, 2018
Craig Participates in Minor League Baseball Training
Sport administration graduate student Hannah Craig was part of Minor League Baseball's 2018 FIELD program and spoke about the program’s benefits, her love for baseball and what she learned about working with Minor League Baseball.
June 20, 2018
Georgia State Graduate Student Receives Pat Tillman Scholarship
Georgia State University master’s student Jonathan Yellowhair has been selected for the Pat Tillman Foundation’s 10th class of Tillman Scholars.
June 11, 2018
Dual Language Immersion Teacher Highlights Student Growth
CEHD master's student Sarah Brownlow, who teaches at Beulah Elementary School in Douglasville, Ga., has been teaching in dual language immersion settings her entire career and recently reflected on how her students benefit from learning in another language.
May 25, 2018
Lost in Translation: Preparing Teachers for Multilingual Classrooms
Faculty and students in Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) have conducted research, developed degree programs and endorsements, and received grant funding for projects specifically designed to prepare teachers for multilingual classrooms.
May 25, 2018
Crim Center Accepting Sources Conference Proposals Through July 13
The program committee for the 13th Annual Sources of Urban Educational Excellence Conference is accepting proposals for conference sessions through July 13, 2018.
May 25, 2018
Three CEHD Students Awarded Minority Counseling Fellowships
Three College of Education & Human Development students – Mary Huffstead, Tameeka Hunter and Jonathan Yellowhair – were selected for the 2018 National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program.
May 25, 2018
Teach Your Teachers Well
With CREATE, assistant professor Stephanie Behm Cross is changing the way Georgia State prepares and supports new teachers.
May 22, 2018
Brett Wong Receives $1.5 Million NIH Grant To Study Nerve Function
College of Education & Human Development assistant professor Brett Wong has received a four-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to better understand health disparities in the black population in the United States.
May 21, 2018
Pope (B.S.E. ’99) Awarded NEA Foundation Teaching Excellence Award
College of Education & Human Development alumnus Michael Pope (B.S.E. ’99) was one of 38 educators to receive the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation’s California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence.
May 17, 2018
Atlanta Ranked No. 20 in 2018 American Fitness Index
The city of Atlanta has been ranked the 20th healthiest metropolitan area in the United States, according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2018 American Fitness Index (AFI).
May 15, 2018
CREST-Ed Summer Institute Set for June 7
The College of Education & Human Development’s Collaboration and Resources for Encouraging and Supporting Transformations in Education (CREST-Ed) program will host its Summer Institute on June 7.
May 15, 2018
Five CEHD Alumni Selected for Georgia State’s Inaugural 40 Under 40 Program
Five College of Education & Human Development alumni have been named honorees in Georgia State University’s inaugural 40 Under 40 Program.
April 25, 2018
CEHD Announces 2018 Faculty Award Recipients
The College of Education & Human Development is pleased to announce its 2018 Faculty Awards recipients, who were recognized at a luncheon held in their honor on March 27.
March 28, 2018
CEHD Rises To No. 40 In U.S. News And World Report Rankings
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development continued its rapid ascent up the U.S. News & World Report rankings of higher education graduate programs, placing 40th in this year’s survey.
March 20, 2018
CEHD Rises To No. 40 In U.S. News And World Report Rankings
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development continued its rapid ascent up the U.S. News & World Report rankings of higher education graduate programs, placing 40th in this year’s survey.
March 20, 2018
The Hidden Threat of Teacher Stress
When a traumatic event such as the Florida school shooting takes place, often the focus afterward is on finding ways to make sure students and teachers are safe from violence and physical harm. But there’s another danger that threatens teacher well-being that is often overlooked. The threat is stress — and it is something that nearly half of all teachers say they experience at a high level every day.
March 2, 2018
Georgia State Honored for Graduating Physics Teachers
The American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers named Georgia State University one of nine institutions to graduate five or more highly-qualified physics teachers in 2017. Georgia State joins the likes of Rutgers University, Brigham Young University, Illinois State University and others in what’s known as the “5+ Club,” a significant achievement given the physics teacher shortage that schools in the U.S. face today.
February 23, 2018
UC San Diego’s Sallis to Discuss Active Cities at Inaugural Metzler Lecture
James F. Sallis, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego, will be the featured speaker at the inaugural Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture on April 10.
February 22, 2018
Medina Highlights Latinx Culture, Writing at Children’s Literature Lecture
Award-winning Cuban-American author Meg Medina delivered the College of Education & Human Development's second annual Lecture on Diversity and Justice in Children’s Literature on Feb. 1. She highlighted how she weaves her experiences as the daughter of Cuban immigrants into her stories and encouraged educators to learn more about Latinx authors.
February 20, 2018
Howard’s Fenwick to Discuss Urban School Reform at Benjamin E. Mays Lecture
Leslie T. Fenwick, Dean Emeritus and professor of educational policy and leadership at the Howard University School of Education, will deliver the 29th annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Georgia State University’s Speaker’s Auditorium.
February 6, 2018
Young Adult Author Meg Medina to Speak at Lecture on Diversity and Justice in Children’s Literature
Award-winning Cuban-American author Meg Medina will deliver the second annual Lecture on Diversity and Justice in Children’s Literature, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. in Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development, room 1030 (30 Pryor St. S.E., Atlanta).
January 29, 2018
CEHD Students, Faculty Promote Green Initiatives During 2018 National Football Championship
Georgia State University may not have been playing in the 2018 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but students and faculty from the university’s College of Education & Human Development were working during the game to support CFP’s green initiatives.
January 10, 2018
CEHD Faculty Awarded Global Initiative Grants
Five College of Education & Human Development faculty members have received grants from the college’s Office of International Programs to support international activities.
November 30, 2017
Education Researcher Gets $8 Million Grant For Work In High-Needs Schools
College of Education & Human Development Assistant Professor Stephanie Behm Cross received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Innovation and Improvement to expand and improve a teacher residency program.
November 28, 2017
Crockett Awarded NASP Lifetime Honorary Membership
College of Education & Human Development alumnus Deborah P. Crockett (B.A. ’78, M.Ed. ’82, Ed.S. ’83, Ph.D. ’87) is one of three people nationally to be awarded lifetime honorary membership to the National Association of School Psychologists.
November 17, 2017
Archery’s Popularity Prompts Its Addition To KH Class
Movies and TV shows like the “Hunger Games” series and “Game of Thrones” prominently feature skilled archers – and as a result, more Americans are expressing interest in learning archery. To ensure physical education teachers, sport coaches and other professionals can keep up with the demand for this sport, the College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Kinesiology and Health has added archery to its coursework.
November 16, 2017
Bingham Recognized For Review Of Early Literacy Program
Associate Professor Gary Bingham evaluated an early literacy program and its effectiveness when used to teach kindergarteners the letters of the alphabet, their corresponding sounds and other literacy skills, which earned him an honorable mention from the Association for Childhood Education International.
November 13, 2017
Margulieux Examines How Students Use Subgoals, Feedback To Improve Programming Knowledge, Skills
Assistant Professor Lauren Margulieux conducted a study to determine whether students could improve their problem-solving skills if they were introduced to more engaging ways of learning subgoals, which earned her the Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from Emerald Group Publishing and the Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association.
November 13, 2017
Shannonhouse Studies Suicide Prevention Training In K-12 Schools
Assistant Professor Laura Shannonhouse and her research team examined how the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) program can be used in schools and published their findings earlier this year in the Journal of Counseling and Development, which earned her the American Counseling Association’s Best Practices Research Award.
November 13, 2017
Georgia State Gets JPMorgan Chase Grant For Youth Film, Entertainment Program
Georgia State University’s Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence has been awarded a $125,000 planning grant from JPMorgan Chase to prepare local youth for careers in the burgeoning film, media and entertainment industry in Georgia.
October 24, 2017
CEHD welcomes new faculty
The College of Education & Human Development added several faculty this year – faculty whose research, teaching and service make significant contributions to the college and its students.
October 5, 2017
Lund inducted into National Academy of Kinesiology
College of Education & Human Development Professor Jackie Lund was one of seven scholars across the country inducted into the National Academy of Kinesiology. The academy is an honorary organization composed of scholars “who have made distinguished and sustained contributions to the field of kinesiology through scholarship and professional service,” according to its website.
October 4, 2017
Georgia State Education Faculty Get $2.6 Million To Support Bilingual Educators
ATLANTA—Four faculty in Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development have received a five-year, $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition to prepare educators who work with bilingual students.
September 19, 2017
Scott Awarded Spencer Foundation Grant For Deaf Education Study
Assistant Professor Jessica Scott has been awarded a $35,000 Spencer Foundation grant for a project entitled, “The role of early language and academic English in the reading comprehension of middle and high school deaf and hard of hearing students.”
August 29, 2017
Georgia State Education Professor Receives Humanities Grant
ATLANTA—Chara Bohan, professor in Georgia State's College of Education and Human Development, has received a $141,073 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop a two-week teacher institute for U.S. history teachers.
August 16, 2017
The Science of Forgiveness
Could Don Davis and his graduate students uncover the secret to loving, lasting relationships? While he’s not making any promises, Davis, an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, does believe the research of the Humility and the Advancement of Positive Psychology Interventions (HAPPI) lab may uncover strategies that will improve the quality of life for couples and singles.
August 11, 2017
Rising Above the Strain
"Stress is at epidemic proportions. It has direct physiological effects, some of which undermine performance and health. We want to help people manage and even prevent a certain level of stress."
August 11, 2017
New Life in a New Career
At age 37, Stephen Fusco could either feel unfulfilled as a corporate lawyer or find happiness in a career he loved. He was willing “to do the hard work it takes to switch careers,” says a man who recently graduated from the College of Education & Human Development with a master’s degree in behavioral and learning disabilities and began his Ph.D. in the college this fall.
August 10, 2017
The Maker Room
The College of Education & Human Development’s Learning Technologies Division recently created the Technology Innovation Learning Environment, a space where students can explore the latest in advanced manufacturing technologies (including 3-D printers, digital die cutters and laser cutters) and the teaching they support. Assistant professor Jonathan Cohen discussed the division’s plans for the space and how teachers can benefit from embracing this technology in their own classrooms.
August 10, 2017
A Principaled Approach
Dan Sims (B.A. ’95, M.Ed. ’01, Ed.D. ’15) is a lifelong resident of East Point, Ga., who attended the area’s schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. He began his career as a math teacher and moved through the ranks to his current position as principal of Tri-Cities High School in Atlanta. Along the way, he obtained three degrees from Georgia State and was named Georgia’s Middle School Principal of the Year in 2007, all while remaining involved in the community.
August 7, 2017
Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Reem Faruqi (M.Ed. ’08) wrote and published a children’s story called “Lailah’s Lunchbox,” which mirrors her own experience immigrating to the United States as a young child.
August 7, 2017
Why I Give: Deborah Crockett
"The assistance ensured that I could complete my education. Given all I received, I feel compelled to give to the college so future students experience the process of acquiring the highest skills possible in their chosen career from leading professors of the college."
August 7, 2017
Place Setting: Laura Meyers
Each shelf in Clinical Associate Professor Laura Meyers’ office tells a story. Take a closer look at this corner of her office to see how Meyers puts her own creative touch on her work in the College of Education & Human Development.
August 3, 2017
CEHD faculty receive IES funding to continue assessing local schools
Nicole Patton Terry, Gary Bingham and Kevin Fortner received a $400,000 grant from the Institute of Educational Sciences to expand their work assessing early education in Atlanta Public Schools.
August 2, 2017
Kasun awarded Fulbright to research, teach in Mexico
College of Education & Human Development Assistant Professor Sue Kasun has been awarded a nine-month Fulbright scholarship to conduct research and teach at the State University of Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico.
July 31, 2017
Georgia State University’s 2017-2018 Woodrow Wilson Fellows Announced
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal recognized the 2017-2018 class of Woodrow Wilson Georgia Teaching Fellows at the State Capitol this summer.
July 6, 2017
Celebrating Convocation 2017
Enjoy this little video celebrating our students who graduated Spring 2017.
July 6, 2017
July 2017 Graduate Student Workshops
he College of Education & Human Development’s Office of Academic Assistance and Graduate Admissions is hosting two workshops for graduate students in July.
June 30, 2017
June 2017 Graduate Student Workshops
The College of Education & Human Development's Office of Academic Assistance and Graduate Admissions is hosting three workshops for graduate students in June.
June 19, 2017
Georgia State Receives Award To Expand Community Partnerships For Student Success
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) have awarded Georgia State […]
June 13, 2017
CEHD faculty, staff named 2017 Patton Award recipients
Faculty and staff in the College of Education & Human Development are among the recipients of the 2017 Carl V. Patton President’s Awards for Community Service.
April 26, 2017
CPS students awarded minority fellowship
Six graduate students in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services have been named 2017 National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellows.
April 13, 2017
Students experience Mexican culture, education during Spring Break
Assistant Professor Sue Kasun and her students traveled to Mexico during Georgia State University’s Spring Break, where they learned about Mexican culture and the relationship between schools and society.
April 6, 2017
King recognized for community work, science education research
Assistant Professor Natalie King has been named a recipient of the Educational Access Institute’s 2017 Keeper of the Caribbean Legacy Award and a 2017 recipient of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching’s (NARST) Jhumki Basu Scholar Award.
April 6, 2017
Kasun receives 2017 William Elgin Wickenden Award
The American Society for Engineering Education has awarded Assistant Professor Sue Kasun with its William Elgin Wickenden Award, which recognizes an article published in the Journal of Engineering Education “that represents the highest standards of scholarly research in engineering education.”
April 6, 2017
Georgia State honored for graduating physics teachers
The American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers named Georgia State University one of 20 institutions to graduate five or more highly-qualified physics teachers in 2016.
March 27, 2017
Learn Play Do Hackathon: A Photo Essay
The Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence hosted the Learn Play Do Hackathon to give elementary through college students hands-on experience with coding.
March 27, 2017
CEHD announces 2017 Faculty Award recipients
The College of Education & Human Development is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2017 Faculty Awards, who will be recognized at a luncheon on March 29.
March 24, 2017
CEHD alums receive Georgia Power grant
Alumni Mara Johnson (M.A.T. ’16) and Jeffrey Stephens (B.S.E. ’16) were two of 41 teachers who received a 2016 Georgia Power New Teacher Assistance Grant.
February 7, 2017
Six CEHD faculty awarded Spencer Grants
Six College of Education & Human Development faculty members have received grants from the Spencer Foundation, which supports high-quality investigation of education through its research programs.
January 13, 2017
Crisp awarded International Youth Library Fellowship
Assistant Professor Thomas Crisp has been chosen for the International Youth Library Fellowship program, which promotes research on international children’s and youth literature and illustration.
January 10, 2017
Cross receives funding to expand CREATE program
Assistant Professor Stephanie Behm Cross received a Governor’s Office of Student Achievement scaling grant to extend a teacher residency program in Atlanta Public Schools (APS).
December 16, 2016
The Dream Team
College of Education and Human Development professors keep kids' imaginations alive with their unique spin on the traditional book club.
December 12, 2016
New grant to include family voices in teacher development
CEHD faculty members Laura May, Nancy Schafer and Diane Truscott received a five-year, $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to educate teachers to work with bilingual learners.
November 8, 2016
CEHD waives GRE requirements for select programs
The College of Education & Human Development announced that the GRE has been removed as an admission requirement for 22 CEHD master’s degree programs.
October 25, 2016
Career Exploration at Coca-Cola: A Photo Essay
Students in our college's Early College program visited the Coca-Cola Archives, where they saw Coke memorabilia and had the opportunity to discuss education and career paths with office staff.
October 21, 2016
Muhammad receives 2016 Janet Emig Award
Assistant Professor Gholnecsar Muhammad was named the 2016 recipient of the Janet Emig Award, which recognizes researchers studying English teacher education.
October 6, 2016
Kruger receives NSF grant to study technological learning
Associate Professor Ann Cale Kruger received a three-year, $970,704 grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate how the human brain has evolved to support technological learning.
September 21, 2016
Neely selected for national program to build culture of health
CEHD student Adrian Neely was one of 40 doctoral students from across the country selected to participate in the Health Policy Research Scholars program.
September 19, 2016
Wade chosen for doctoral summer school in Czech Republic
Doctoral student Katie Wade was one of 49 students from around the world invited to attend the European Science Education Research Association’s 2016 Doctoral Student Summer School program.
August 24, 2016
Thompson tries Olympic sports with 11Alive
As part of NBC's coverage of the Olympics, Associate Dean Walt Thompson teamed up with 11Alive's Chesley McNeil to explore the science behind Olympic sports -- and try some sports out themselves!
August 17, 2016
Hart named ECEE department chair
Lynn Hart (Ph.D. ’84) has been named chair of the College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, effective Aug. 15.
August 15, 2016
Sport Administration M.S. Ranked Top 10
2016 SportBusiness International Postgraduate Sports Course Rankings
August 8, 2016
Sport Administration M.S. Ranked Top 10
2016 SportBusiness International Postgraduate Sports Course Rankings
August 8, 2016
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