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In April, University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) was proud to honor three distinguished alumni with alumni awards. These annual awards recognize exemplary leadership and service to the fields of education and human development, as well as service to the college and broader community. Rena Hallam, …

April is National Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize, celebrate and advocate for autistic individuals, including those who may use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices like picture boards or tablets with programmed vocabulary. Many students with disabilities enjoy the arts, finding opportunities for creativity and expression in painting …

The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)’s School Success Center (SSC) hosted the eighth annual Women Leading Delaware Education Conference on UD’s Newark campus. On March 25, 2026, the SSC welcomed more than 350 Delaware educators to Clayton Hall Conference Center for an engaging and inspiring …

I Heart UD Giving Day April 29, 2026 I Heart UD Giving Day is an opportunity for the UD community to collectively support faculty, staff and student-led causes, programs and initiatives that matter most to them. Join the College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) community in supporting ASPIRE Program …

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 …

Mabel Boutte, now a principal at Etta J. Wilson Elementary School in Pike Creek, Delaware, joined the University of Delaware’s Principal Preparation Program in 2016 hoping to make a greater impact at her school. With research-informed coursework, an action research project, a real-world internship experience and a statewide cohort model, …

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: …