Engaged Scholarship News

During the 2022-23 school year, the state of Delaware identified more than 4,400 students who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. As that number continues to grow, it may be surprising that these students and their families must balance meeting basic needs with simply attending school — a …

As a young person with experience in the foster care system, University of Delaware graduate student William Woelki understands firsthand how important it is to support youth with foster care experience. The instability that youth often face in the foster care system — from access to food, school, housing and …

One of the hallmarks of the holidays is gathering with family, often for special meals with festive foods and drinks. But these traditions can be challenging for those struggling with substance use, especially if they plan to attend celebrations that involve alcohol or have previously used substances to cope with …

On GivingTuesday, a global initiative dedicated to giving back, join the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) community in supporting CEHD Dean’s Teacher Pipeline Scholarship, ASPIRE Program, Center for Disabilities Studies, Center for Research in Education and Social Policy, Lab School Playground Renovation Project, New Directions Early Head Start: …

In celebration of National Children’s Book Week from November 3 to 10, University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) engaged in several early literacy initiatives and events for children, families and early education providers across Delaware. Hallam (right) with Michelle Semonelle (left), director of Kirkwood Early Education …

When Diana Mercado applied to the University of Delaware’s Let’s Grow Outside! initiative, she saw a great opportunity for the children she serves at Pirulo’s Child Care and Learning Center in Newark, Delaware. The garden she planned to create would become a place for them to explore, learn about nature …

With specialized training in human development, human services and social systems, social workers are uniquely positioned to support communities in times of crisis or challenging life changes. And the need for social workers is growing, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting about 74,700 openings across the nation each …

Beginning in November, the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood, housed in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development, will again offer the Let’s Grow Outside! professional development initiative for early childhood education programs. The innovative program teaches educators about outdoor gardening with young children and provides …

Responding to the needs of Delaware communities, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development will host a social work conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, at FinTech Innovation Hub in Newark, Delaware. Titled “Navigating the Ripple Effects: Addressing Mental Health and Substance …

Check out the latest issue of CEHD For the Record, the College of Education and Human Development’s (CEHD) internal newsletter highlighting the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students. The Spring 2025 issue showcases diverse and inspiring work across our School of Education, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, …