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When children are learning, things can sometimes get a little messy. Like on a sunny spring morning in the preschool classrooms at the Early Learning Center, located on the University of Delaware’s Children’s Campus, when groups of children aged four and five gathered around metal bowls to practice mixing recipes, a …

You might expect to find a 2-year-old undergraduate work-study program under layers of rubble these days, what with all the restrictions because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But despite the unprecedented upheaval and what must have often seemed like a game of 52-card pickup, students in the University of Delaware’s …

The education graduate programs within University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) have been recognized by US News and World Report as among the best in the nation. This year, CEHD ranked at 28 out of 277 colleges and universities, significantly jumping ahead from last year’s ranking of 47. US News and …

It’s more important than ever for scientists to clearly yet casually communicate their research to the general public, suggests Valerie Earnshaw, associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Delaware. Which is why she and her team of research assistants in the Stigma and …

The beginning of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented significant challenges for educators and families as communities across the country adjusted to school closures and transitioned to online learning environments. As the primary educational leaders of their schools, principals were often responsible for leading communities through the crisis. How did principals …

When Black Lives Matter protests erupted in the spring of 2020 in hundreds of cities across the world, University of Delaware doctoral student Diane Codding watched the events unfold while preparing her dissertation proposal on anti-racism and white fragility in educational settings. “Calls for anti-racism have been coming in waves for years …

Many parents and guardians of school-aged children are familiar with the board of education for their child’s district, which often sets strategic priorities for schools and develops education policies. As their children progress in their K-12 education, some parents may advocate for change by attending board meetings or contacting board …

Not that long ago, Seaford School District was in an academic tailspin. Located on Delaware’s rural southwestern border with Maryland, the district was home to some of the lowest-performing schools in the state. In 2014, Seaford ranked last in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, according to assessments by the …

Myae Han, Professor at the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, recently published a co-edited book, Play and Literacy, as part of the Play and Culture Studies book series with James Johnson from Penn State University.  This book provides theoretical and historical foundation of connection between play and literacy, …

The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development is ranked 23rd in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs. The College offers four online master’s degrees in literacy, teacher leadership, educational technology, and exceptional children and youth. The curriculum, which is designed to meet the needs …