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During adolescence—a period defined by rapid physical, emotional and social development—LGBTQ+ youth often grapple with the decision to “come out” to their family or friends and disclose their gender and/or sexual identities. As University of Delaware research has shown, many LGBTQ+ young people avoid coming out, fearing rejection, social isolation …

National Coming Out Day continues to be a reminder that LGBTQ+ individuals make a brave decision to disclose their identities to family, friends and community members. Many LGBTQ+ people experience mental health symptoms due to ongoing discrimination, and Delaware adolescents are especially at risk. In one of the first studies …

  As the first doctoral graduate of the University of Delaware’s interdisciplinary education and social policy program, Hojung Lee is setting a powerful example of how rigorous, data-driven research can inform public policy and improve educational outcomes. Now a postdoctoral associate in Rice University’s Department of Sociology, Lee investigates how resource …

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.  General information for all participants; panel of current students 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.  Breakout sessions by academic program Graduates of our master’s and doctoral programs emerge with the knowledge and skills to advance their careers in education …

This fall, University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) will kick off a redesign of its college and academic websites — the first since 2018. The updated sites will mirror the university’s current web format and transition to a new, university-supported platform, offering a clearer, more accessible …

Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. September 2025   Stephanie Del Tufo Just4Kids: Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says, The Detroit News, September 27 James Bridgeforth Political tensions and tech shifts complicate roles on school boards, study shows, EdSource, …

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.  General information for all participants; panel of current students 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.  Breakout sessions by academic program   Graduates of our master’s and doctoral programs emerge with the knowledge and skills to advance their careers in …

Amanda Jansen, a national expert in mathematics education and a dedicated educator, has been named Distinguished Professor of Teacher Education in the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). This named professorship recognizes excellence in teacher education scholarship, teaching and service. Jansen, professor in CEHD’s School of …

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 …

From the tiniest microbes to the earliest years of human life, Aditya Kunjapur, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Anamarie Whitaker, assistant professor of early care and education policy, are making an enormous impact — in their fields, and among their students — while studying the “small things.” …