Influential Interactions
March 17, 2026
Drawing from his experience as a college student affairs educator, University of Delaware Assistant Professor Jarett Haley has focused his research program on understanding students’ experiences in student affairs and other higher education contexts. With two new grants from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and the American College …
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Fractions in First Grade
March 17, 2026
Nancy C. Jordan, Dean Family Endowed Chair of Education and professor at the University of Delaware, has dedicated her career to helping young students develop early number sense and fractions understanding through research grounded in the science of how children learn. Now, with a new $1.2 million grant from the …
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Women Leading Delaware Education 2026
March 13, 2026
The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development’s School Success Center (SSC) will host the eighth annual Women Leading Delaware Education Conference on UD’s Newark campus. The event will be on Wednesday, March 25, at Clayton Hall Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Women Leading …
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Nominations requested for dean searches
March 9, 2026
The Office of the Provost is seeking nominations for the next deans of the College of Education and Human Development, the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, and the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment. Information about all three searches is available on the provost’s Leadership Opportunities …
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Women’s History Month
March 6, 2026
The University of Delaware will celebrate Women’s History Month in March with a host of events and activities that honor the accomplishments of women. International Women’s Day — which is celebrated on March 8 — also offers an opportunity to reflect on progress made, raise awareness for women’s equality and …
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School Funding Reform on the Horizon
March 2, 2026
Delaware’s students are facing challenges, and the numbers show it. According to the Nation’s Report Card, reading and math scores have declined over the past decade, putting the state well below the national average. Fixing the problem isn’t simple. But one part of the solution may be updating Delaware’s 80-year-old …
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Social Work Conference on Community Wellness
February 27, 2026
In response to the needs of Delaware communities and beyond, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development will host a social work conference from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at Clayton Hall and Conference Center in Newark, Delaware. Titled “Global Voices in Community Wellness …
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Research Spotlight: James Bridgeforth
February 26, 2026
During divided political times, a participatory democracy — where everyday citizens influence the policies that affect their communities — seems like a challenging endeavor. But University of Delaware Assistant Professor James Bridgeforth reminds us that this model can exist at the K-12 school board level. And it holds a lot …
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Understanding Parent Social Capital
February 25, 2026
Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Rand Quinn, associate professor of education in the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, in room 205 of Willard Hall Education Building. The title of …
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Excellence in Teacher Learning Scholarship
February 20, 2026
Laura Desimone, L. Sandra and Bruce L. Hammonds Professor in Teacher Education and director of research in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), has been elected to membership in the National Academy of Education (NAEd), receiving one of the field’s highest honors. As a national expert …
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Rising Stars in Education
February 19, 2026
The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) was proud to host the Delaware Educators Rising education conference for middle school and high school students February 10 and 11, 2026. More than 370 students from schools across the state attended this year’s event at the Trabant University …
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Cultivating Purpose Across the Lifespan
February 17, 2026
By February, most people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. But, developing a strong purpose in life—the ability to find meaning and direction in your life—might be one that’s worth some extra time and attention. Research has found that a strong purpose in life significantly protects health …
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