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NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education, was one of two Universities selected by the New Jersey Department of Education for the New Jersey Teacher Apprenticeship Program grant. Ms. Heather Ngoma, Director of the Rutgers Alternate Route program, and her team were awarded $400,000.00 for their project entitled…

Language barriers never stopped Alejandro Mejía from pursuing his dream career. After immigrating to the United States from the Dominican Republic at the age of nine, Alejandro dedicated himself to learning English.   “My teachers’ support was pivotal during this time. I often found myself watching Dora, Clifford the Big Red…

Dr. Milagros Nores’ upcoming research webinar series shares a “global perspective on investing in children.” Dr. Nores is the Co-Director for Research and Associate Research Professor at the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). With a profound expertise in early childhood evaluation, informing data-driven policy and programming, cost and benefits…

While working on her Ph.D. in literacy education at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE), Catherine Rand found support from her mother, Dr. Muriel Rand, a professor at New Jersey City University and her mother’s long-time mentor, Dr. Lesley Mandel Morrow, a distinguished professor and director of the GSE…

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Two pioneers in early childhood education research were awarded the inaugural Legacy of Excellence Award last night by the National Association of State Leaders in Early Education (NASLEE). NASLEE, which provides tools and connections for state early care and education specialists, presented the new award to W….

A desire to change the educational landscape began during Dr. Alexandra Figueras-Daniel’s freshman year of undergrad.  She was drawn to teach when she was exposed to notable research in early childhood education as a student worker at the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER).  After earning her B.A., she…

Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE) invites you to watch a brief video from Dean Christopher Span as he welcomes new and returning GSE students to the 2024-2025 academic year. https://youtu.be/1XzBHlpmU98

Ashley Ellis was a shy student.  But a teacher helped her find her voice.  “When a teacher sat with me and got to know my interests, it made it easier to ask for help,” Ashley said. “Then I knew I wanted to be someone who teaches students how to advocate…

Be supportive, create safe spaces, and foster a positive environment. Those are the kinds of teaching philosophies that Alyssa McKendry plans to bring to her classroom.  Alyssa felt like a whole new world opened up to her while learning Spanish. She fell in love with the language and began contemplating…

It is with a broken heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and colleague Ms. Melissa Thomas. Melissa passed away unexpectedly on last Monday evening, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and professionalism that will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege…

There is a moment when things just make sense.  Take Nigel Hollis. His moment – when he realized his passion for math – was when his high school classmates started asking him homework questions instead of the teacher.  “When I started to think about what I wanted to do with…

We’re not sad at all about our students graduating—because we know they’re going to do some amazing work in the field of education. The Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE) commenced its Class of 2024 Convocation on May 15 at Jersey Mike’s Arena, celebrating the achievements of and awarding degrees…