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During a reading lesson, Mateo, an elementary multilingual learner (MLL) in a Delaware public school, read “sit” as “seat.” Jon Kittle, his reading interventionist, walked him through the short vowel sound, but Mateo made the same “mistake” and grew frustrated. Every day, Delaware educators teach MLLs, or students whose home …

Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Heather Farmer, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS), from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, in room 220 of Alison Hall. Farmer’s research examines how biological, psychological …

Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Jin Yao Kwan, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS), from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, in room 220 of Alison Hall. Kwan’s research focuses on the …

Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Gerald Campano, professor in the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in room 205 of Willard Hall Education Building. Campano studies how research conducted in …

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 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 …

As the weather turns cooler, what could be better than snuggling up with a good book? University of Delaware’s Lab School kicked off a season of cozy reading with a visit from John Micklos, Jr., a beloved children’s book author, in September 2026. Micklos visited each of the Lab School’s …

Here’s a tricky word problem: Schools introduce algebra earlier. More students get access to the course. Educators devote years to addressing timing and equity barriers. And yet, only 22% of 12th graders nationwide score at or above proficiency in mathematics. Solve for x: What’s missing? University of Delaware Associate Professor …

For more than 20 years, University of Delaware Professor Myae Han has worked with early childhood education students and teachers, focusing on how they can support children’s language and literacy development. She has seen the impact teachers can make when they create language- and literacy-rich environments for children, but has …

Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. September 2026 Juliet Bromer Who Cares for Kids When Parents Work Nights and Weekends?, The Good Men Project, September 30 Stephanie Del Tufo Why You Can Stop Being Embarrassed That You Prefer Audiobooks, The Telegraph, September 21 …

Join the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Xiaoming Zhai, professor of science education and AI and founding director of the AI4STEM Education Center at the University of Georgia, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2026, in room 205 of …