Research Spotlight: Bryan VanGronigen
April 27, 2021
Bryan VanGronigen and his co-authors investigate this issue in “Do State Boards of Education Offer an Avenue for Public Voice?”, published in the journal Urban Education. Given the increasing role of digital technology in education, VanGronigen and his co-authors analyzed state board of education (SBOE) websites, asking whether they supported meaningful public …
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Learning and Assessment
April 20, 2021
As the end of the 2020-21 school year approaches, the debate about educational assessments is gaining renewed momentum. While educators and policymakers may hold differing views about how to proceed with testing, they all recognize that equity lies at the heart of this issue. Some argue that educational assessments provide …
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UD’s Undergraduate Work-Study Program on a Roll
April 1, 2021
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 …
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Humanizing Research
March 23, 2021
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 …
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Calm During Crisis
March 12, 2021
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 …
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Teaching Anti-Racism
March 4, 2021
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 …
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Online Access to Information
February 15, 2021
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 …
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Myae Han Publishes Book on Play and Literacy
February 1, 2021
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, …
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Solutions for Wilmington Schools
December 11, 2020
On a chilly autumn night last November, a diverse group of educators, policy makers, researchers and community leaders gathered to discuss one of the most complicated and long-standing problems in Delaware: how to reform under-achieving schools in the city of Wilmington and New Castle County, and how to address educational …
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Teaching, Technology and Teacher Education
November 17, 2020
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic presented many challenges for educators, as teachers across grade levels, content areas, and geographic regions quickly transitioned their in-person classrooms to online environments. Many educators found themselves engaged in online teaching for the first time with little knowledge about how to deliver effective instruction …
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Fighting Coronavirus Misinformation
November 9, 2020
The World Health Organization calls the spread of false information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) an “infodemic,” and the results are broadly visible across society. The refusal of some people to wear a mask or socially distance, or self-quarantine when exposed to the virus, is often motivated by false information or …
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Story Time During the Pandemic
October 26, 2020
So please, oh please, we beg, we pray Go throw your TV set away And in its place you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall. — Roald Dahl in his classic children’s book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Though published in 1964, Dahl’s words continue to reflect the attitudes …
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