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Preparing Students to Address Systemic Issues in Education
Dr. Maqueda Randall-Weeks, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, is working with our five-year and post-baccalaureate students on the clinical practice side, focusing on equity and social justice. The four-pronged approach begins with helping students understand themselves, their implicit biases, and their roles as change agents.
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Ph.D. in Education Candidate Receives NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship
Megumi Asada, a Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE) Ph.D. in Education candidate, has been named a recipient of the 2025 NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship. The competitive fellowship provides funding and…
Learners First – GSE Alums’ New Book Provides Guidance to Novice Educators
With 50 years of teaching experience between them, Dr. Denise Furlong and Dr. Keri Orange-Jones decided to write a “love letter to novice educators” in the form of their new…
Research Spotlight: Dr. Esther Ohito
An Interview with Esther Ohito, Associate Professor of English & Literacy Education, Department of Learning and Teaching Can you tell us about a new research project you are working on?…
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Dissertation Defense Announcement Ed.D. Program: Danielle Dagounis “Examining the Efficacy of an Alternative Teacher Evaluation Model on Experienced Educators’ Job Satisfaction: A Mixed Methods Study”
The shortage of high-quality certified educators remains a critical challenge, driven in part by declining teacher job satisfaction. Research consistently links teacher job satisfaction to professional autonomy, collegial collaboration and support, and opportunities for growth. To better support the needs of a diverse workforce, the New Jersey Department of Education introduced Reflective Practice, an alternative…
Dissertation Proposal Announcement Ph.D. Program: Shaneika Nelson, “The Afro-Caribbean Student Perspective: Understanding the Transition Experiences of Jamaican International Students Studying at an HBCU in the United States”
The Caribbean is often considered the ultimate destination for those seeking to escape daily life. Yet, Caribbean islanders also seek breaks from their routines and frequently travel to other small islands or leave the Caribbean for the United States in search of better opportunities. Among these individuals are those seeking higher education. While the United…
Dissertation Proposal Announcement Ed.D. Program: Jacelyn Matthews, “Navigating Compassion and Resilience: Supporting the Emotional Well-Being of Teachers Working with Refugee Students”
This qualitative study explores how ELL educators are personally and professionally impacted by teaching refugee students who have experienced trauma. Drawing on a trauma-informed care framework and using narrative inquiry as the methodological approach, this research investigates how educators interpret and respond to the emotional, academic, and behavioral needs of refugee learners in K–12 classrooms.…
GSE Post-Bacc Programs: Online Information Session
Learn how you can become an educator and make a difference with New Jersey’s #1 Graduate School of Education. Our Teacher Education Programs offer a direct route to teacher certification, optimizing time and finances while delivering comprehensive training. REGISTER TODAY! For Rutgers undergraduates, our tailored Five-Year program ensures the quickest, most economical path to a teaching degree. For…