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Dancing with Curiosity: A Distinguished GSE Alum’s Education Journey

Ever since she was in grade school, Allyson Ferry ’23 knew she wanted to teach dance. What she didn’t know was how she could teach dance in a public school. She made that connection during her undergraduate years and realized the intersection between public schooling and teaching dance. After completing her undergraduate degree, she came to the GSE to study dance education.

 

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GSE Professor Dr. Ravit Golan Duncan Honored as 2026 AERA Fellow

NEW BRUNSWICK – The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced that Dr. Ravit Golan Duncan is among the 34 exemplary scholars selected as the 2026 class of AERA Fellows….

Rhymes with a Reason: Hip-Hop as the Lesson

Too many students walk into classrooms and feel invisible. Their stories aren’t in textbooks. Their cultures are studied from a distance, if at all. The traditional approaches to education—rigid and…

It Takes a Village: Community-first Programming

Many newcomers to the United States struggle in silence—isolated by language barriers that limit their access to jobs, education, healthcare, and housing. Free, accessible English language support is scarce, and…

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Mar 18

Master’s Degree Options for Higher Education – Online Info Session

Join Assistant Dean Matt Winkler for an informative session on master’s degree programs designed for careers in higher education! Register today!

Mar 19

Dissertation Defense Announcement Ed.D. Program: Asha Nambiar “Experiences of K-8 Self-Contained Teachers: A Qualitative Study”

This dissertation examines how first year college students with learning disabilities experience academic advising and what aspects of advising matter most as they begin college. I focus on three persistent concerns: advising that treats students’ needs as generic rather than disability informed; a disconnect between academic advising and disability services that leaves students to bridge…

Mar 19

Supervisor Endorsement Program – Information Session

Join us for an overview of the Supervisor Endorsement Program! Application requirements include: a statement of program intent a recommendation from a current or previous school principal, supervisor, or superintendent, on school district letterhead, certifying the completion of at least three years of successful full-time employment under a Standard NJ Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate a…

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