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Teaching English & Hope
Sayuni Dias ’23 knew she wanted to be teacher — but teach what exactly? Our five-year teacher education program drew Sayuni closer to her path. Now she teaches seventh grade English and Language Arts in the same district she attended high school.
GSE News
Two Rutgers GSE Alumni Earn Fulbright Awards
Two GSE alumni, Alamelu Sundaram, Ed.M. ’16, and Jennifer Grom, Ed.M. ’04, have been selected for Fulbright programs, allowing them to take their teaching beyond their current classroom. They will…
From South Africa to the AAHHE: Friendship & Excellence for Two Rutgers Ph.D. Students
When the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) announced its 2026-2027 Graduate Student Fellows, the list included a rare, first-time achievement: three doctoral students from Rutgers University were selected in the same year. Two of those…
Rutgers GSE Doctoral Students Co-Author Chapter in Palgrave Handbook on Carceral Education
Education in prison settings presents unique challenges, where traditional instructional approaches often fall short. In a chapter featured in the Palgrave Handbook on the Education of Children in Criminal Justice…
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GSE at 2026 NJEA Convention
Come visit the Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE) at the annual NJEA Convention in Atlantic City! Stop by to reconnect with our community, speak directly with faculty and program advisors about our graduate offerings, and enter to win exciting raffle prizes. We look forward to seeing you on the convention floor! Booth 1217 |…
2026 NJEA Convention – GSE Reception
Are you free Thursday night during the NJEA Convention? Join Dean Christopher Span, fellow alumni, and GSE faculty and friends for an evening of networking, conversation, and community. Relax after a day at the convention while enjoying complimentary cocktails, light bites, and great company. It’s a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old colleagues, meet…
College Student Affairs Ed.M. Virtual Information Session
Interested in learning more about the College Student Affairs Ed.M. program? Join us for a Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00 pm EST! During virtual information sessions, attendees will learn more about the College Student Affairs (CSA) program at Rutgers University. The session will cover important topics including: CSA curriculum Internship and field…
GSE Virtual Open House
Discover how New Jersey’s #1-ranked Graduate School of Education prepares purpose-driven educators, leaders, and researchers. Join Dean Christopher Span, distinguished faculty, and accomplished alumni to explore how our research, hands-on clinical practice, and career pathways can elevate your impact. Friends and parents are welcome! Learn about competitive scholarships & financial aid opportunities Chat with faculty…