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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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Rutgers Is Awarded $3.75 Million Federal Grant to Prepare Future Special Education Leaders

Participants will receive stipends to support tuition, travel, conference participation and other professional development opportunities Rutgers University was awarded a five-year, $3.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education…

GSE Alum Named New Dean of OU College of Pharmacy

OKLAHOMA CITY – The University of Oklahoma announced today the appointment of Melissa Medina, Ed.D., as dean of the OU College of Pharmacy, pending approval from the OU Board of Regents….

GSE Alum Demonstrates Resilience on the Road to Graduation

At Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE), Conrad L. Johnson’s most valuable lesson came from the community, not a textbook.   “A little more than halfway through my degree, I lost…

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Dissertation Proposal Announcement Ph.D. in Education Program: Daniel Colaneri “Exploring Affect and Motivation in Online Community College Pre-Calculus”

This proposal outlines a qualitative research study designed to investigate how motivation, affect, and mathematical engagement manifest among community college students enrolled in asynchronous, online Pre-Calculus courses. This study is crucial because the high autonomy and low real-time interaction inherent in asynchronous learning may exacerbate challenges like math anxiety, often making a student’s negative affective…

Dec 8

Info Session: Science Education Options for Current Teachers

Are you a licensed teacher who would like to add science to your portfolio? Are you a science teacher who would like to enhance your expertise? Join us for an overview of our graduate level science education programs: Advanced Certification in Biological Science K-12 Teaching Advanced Certification in Physics and/or Physical Science K-12 Teaching Master…

Dec 8

Graduate Programs for Higher Ed Professionals Virtual Info Session

RU ready to advance your career in higher education? Join faculty and staff from the Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE) to learn how the following programs can help you reach your professional goals: College Student Affairs (EdM) Higher Education (PhD) Educational Leadership – Higher Education (EdD) Community College Leadership (Certificate) Our programs offer the…

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