College of Education and Human Development - George Mason University

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in teaching and learning, educators and institutions have a critical opportunity to shape how it is understood and used in schools. This spring, educators, researchers, and school division leaders convened through our Educational Research Alliance of Northern Virginia to advance a shared vision for AI literacy and to strengthen the connection between research, preparation, and practice across the region. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/3vuhp4kz

Students in our Learning Design and Technology Program are building real-world skills in learning experience design, applying research, iteration, and feedback to create solutions that support how people learn in the workplace. Read more about this here:

Learning experience design course helps students dive head-first into client consulting These learning design and technology courses pair graduate students with real startup clients to apply learning experience design (LXD) and UX research skills in hands-on consulting projects.

Erik Hines co-authored an article titled, "Becoming Culturally Competent School and School-Based Mental Health Counselors for Gifted and Talented Black Students: Theories and Practices for Support." Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/kryyr37e

CEHD alumna Lee Braddock is committed to students and lifelong learning 👩‍🏫

With three master’s degrees from our college, this longtime educator is using experience, empathy, and resilience to serve students and families. Learn more about Lee and her journey here: https://tinyurl.com/bdndjyy7

Beth Davis, along with other scholars, established a new special interest group at the American Educational Research Association for researchers, educators, and practitioners who study immigration in education systems, policy, and practice. You can learn more about this here: https://tinyurl.com/mtmxcpsd

Kristen Smith, Mathematics Specialist Leadership Program graduate student, was recognized by Roanoke County Schools and IXL as an Outstanding Participant in the 2026 March Mathness competition. Learn more about this here: https://tinyurl.com/2vvsmzr8

This spring, ACCESS Academy ninth graders began their first college course in Python programming, gaining early exposure to college-level learning while building technical skills, confidence, and independence. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/47z9ntwt

From George Mason alumnus to City of Fairfax Schools Superintendent, Dustin Wright leads with service, guiding the school system his family calls home. Learn more about his journey here: https://tinyurl.com/35pn5ypa