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Samantha Viano, assistant professor in Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s School of Education, was recently awarded a prestigious Early Career Development (CAREER) Program grant from the National Science Foundation.

Two Â鶹ÊÓƵ centers will collaborate on a project that aims to better connect research to practice in education policymaking, and support school divisions in improving student and teacher performance and enhancing the effectiveness and fairness of resource allocation through data-driven decision making.

Nicole Beadles, Assistant Professor and Acad Prog Coord, School Psychology Prog, College of Education and Human Development.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's School Psychology Program has launched a Coordinated Educational and Wellness Services (CEWS) center for psychoeducational testing and evaluation of school-aged children.

For Justin Bour, returning to Â鶹ÊÓƵ to complete his degree more than 14 years after leaving to pursue a career in professional baseball, is the fulfillment of a promise—one he made to himself.

Nearly 100 student representatives and 20 advisors from 13 Fairfax County public high schools gathered on Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Fairfax Campus in June for a day of workshops and team-building activities to support the peer-led student ambassadors program.

Liza Burrell-Aldana, MEd Education Leadership ’13, joins a legacy of Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni honored for their exceptional leadership in school administration.

Jeffery W. Keller, Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum and high school history teacher, is currently pursuing his PhD in education and is the 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ has 10 graduate programs in the top 30 among public institutions, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the university’s reputation for innovation and ability to make significant impacts on the national stage.

As the student enrichment coordinator in Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s College of Education and Human Development, Caroline Masakayan helps organize a variety of student activities. She also supports student organizations and the college’s two learning communities. Outside of work, Masakayan volunteers as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA), helping children experiencing tough living situations, abuse, and neglect.