Are you interested in cultivating children and adolescent’s creative learning and innovative thinking in and outside of school settings? Listen to Dr. Laura Meyers, program director of the Master of Arts in Creative and Innovative Education (MACIE), talk about this new and exciting program launching in spring 2017.…

Launched in 2016, the Sport and Urban Policy Initiative's director, Dr. Timothy Kellison, discusses how the initiative will lead to a better understanding of how sports impact urban communities.* Timothy Kellison, PhD, is an assistant professor in the college's Department of Kinesiology and Health.By Georgia State University, College of Education & Human Development

According to the 2016 SportBusiness International Postgraduate Sports Course Rankings, the Sport Administration M.S. program at Georgia State has been ranked top 10 in the world. In this episode of the UrbanEd Podcast, Dr. Beth Cianfrone discusses the implications of the rankings.By Georgia State University, College of Education & Human Development

Are you interested in becoming a teacher serving low-income students or teaching in a high-need field like math, science, foreign language, or special education? Learn how the TEACH grant can provide up to $4,000 to support your undergraduate or graduate education.By Georgia State University, College of Education & Human Development

Are you curious about starting a career that contributes to the growth and development of babies, toddlers and preschoolers? Learn more about the exciting Birth through 5-years old (B-5) B.S.Ed. program from its new director, Dr. Tonia Durden, as she discusses the program's benefits and career paths.…

The CREST-Ed 2016 Summer Institute is being held July 14 at Georgia State University's School of Law for faculty, graduate students, practicing teachers and leaders, and prospective teachers. This year's theme will focus on the challenges and solutions regarding Georgia's teacher shortage. *Dr. Gladys Yarbrough is the project director of CREST-Ed a…

Do you have a passion for math and science, but your bachelor's degree is in another field? Are you interested in becoming a middle school educator? The college's Middle Level Education-Mathematics & Science M.A.T. program may be right for you. *Sharren Thomas, Ph.D., is a clinical assistant professor of Urban Education in the Department of Middle …

Are you a practicing math teacher interested in deepening your mathematical knowledge, and learning about the current dynamics of mathematics education? The college's online Mathematics Education M.Ed. program may be right for you. *Sharren Thomas, Ph.D., is a clinical assistant professor of Urban Education in the Department of Middle and Secondary…

Are you a K-12 teacher interested in pursuing an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction? TEEMS student advisor, Stephanie Loomis, interviewed three elementary school teachers to discuss the value of Georgia State's program and what to consider before applying. *Felcia Baiden, Erica Hicks-Fletcher and Margaret Dantzler are doctoral students in the Curr…

Why is science literacy in the U.S. so low? Dr. Melanie Peffer discusses how switching from a scientist to an educational psychologist has allowed her to collaborate with educators and researchers to enhance science education and scientific inquiry in the classroom. *Melanie Peffer, PhD, is a postdoctoral associate in the Educational Psychology Pro…

Are you a K-12 teacher seeking to advance your career as a school leader and/or curriculum instructor? Do you have a passion for urban education and social justice? The Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D. program may be right for you.*Caroline Sullivan, Ph.D., is the Ed.D. program coordinator, and a clinical associate professor in the Middle and Secon…

Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad provides insights into why middle school teachers should strive to improve their teaching practice by incorporating identity development in literacy exercises, especially when working with African American adolescents.*Gholdy Muhammad, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Middle and Secondary Education department.…

Are you an educator interested in advancing your career as a K-12 school administrator? Jami Berry discusses the forthcoming changes to the Educational Leadership M.Ed. program. The redesigned program will open doors for more candidates, and help school systems build their capacity in new ways. *Jami Berry, PhD, is a clinical associate professor in…