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The University of Delaware Anti-Racism Initiative — a grassroots effort that emerged during the 2020 nationwide conversation about race and social justice — is taking on several projects this year as it continues to become a more established presence on campus and in the community. Three new UDARI faculty fellows …

Delaware’s commitment to enhancing literacy achievement for all students in pre-K through third grade, especially multilingual language learners and those with disabilities, is evident in its Every Student Succeeds Act plan and recent legislation on the Science of Reading. Despite these efforts, only 25% of Delaware’s fourth grade students scored …

This fall, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) welcomes nine new faculty members in CEHD’s School of Education (SOE). This growth bolsters CEHD’s strengths in the areas of educational leadership, educational technology, equity and diversity, disability and inclusion, school psychology, literacy and language, special education …

With the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is pleased to announce new leadership in the college, its departments and centers.  College of Education and Human Development  On August 16, 2024, Rena Hallam, professor in CEHD’s Department of Human …

The University of Delaware ranks #26 overall among 500 colleges and universities nationwide and #10 out of 235 in best public universities, according to The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 WSJ/College Pulse best colleges in the U.S. rankings. The 2025 rankings reflect immense growth in UD’s accomplishments and reputation, rising from #86 overall in …

The AI genie is out of the bottle. In 2024, artificial intelligence has infiltrated every sector of our lives, from healthcare to politics to dog walking (yes, you really can enlist a robot for that). But for all its ubiquity, AI remains a question mark in the collective consciousness. Are …

The bustling back-to-school season is often an exciting time as teachers and students prepare for a new academic year and return to their favorite fall activities. But this transitionary period can also be a stressful one, as people adopt new routines, join new school communities or establish new goals. For …

In honor of its 90th anniversary this year, University of Delaware’s Lab School will host a celebration with teachers, staff, alumni, parents and friends on September 14, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Audion in STAR Tower on UD’s STAR Campus in Newark, Delaware. All members of the …

It is one of the largest and most robust early childhood education centers in the state. It is also a “living-learning laboratory” for hundreds of UD students interested in strengthening knowledge, health and wellness for Delaware’s youngest citizens. For 20 years now, the University of Delaware’s Early Learning Center (ELC), has provided …

After five years of service, Gary T. Henry, dean of the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), will conclude his term as dean on August 15, 2024 and join the faculty after his return from a sabbatical. With the support of CEHD faculty and staff, Henry …