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2019 AERA Reception Discover the University of Delaware College of Education & Human Development’s stars, box-office (research) hits and coming attractions at our reception during the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting. We hope you can join us on Sunday evening for elegant tastings and cocktails! April 7, 2019 …

The challenges facing Black and Latino boys as they move through the education system are daunting, said Roderick Carey, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) at the University of Delaware. It’s not just the lack of material resources that plague many high-needs, low-income urban public schools; although, …

What can kindergarteners gain from play-based learning? In a new documentary from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Roberta Golinkoff highlights the advantages of a play-based approach to kindergarten and shares her research on the cognitive and social-emotional benefits of play. Titled Kindergarten: Where Play and Learning Can Meet, the documentary …

On the first day of her 400-hour internship with the School Offense Diversion Program (SoDP) at the Delaware Center for Justice, University of Delaware senior Rebekah Schrier got a cup of coffee with her site supervisor, Cindy McDaniel, before setting off to Family Court in downtown Wilmington. There, they met …

Summer Camps 2019 New Arc Academy Current 4th–7th grade students will explore the world of forensic science at this technology-centered, fast-paced camp. Students will explore robotics, Scratch programming, and drones. Students will become forensic detectives as they sort through clues to solve criminal and historic mysteries. Location: University of Delaware …

Research grant will fund professional development to benefit English learners Steve Amendum and colleagues from Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are seeking to develop a comprehensive teacher professional development (PD) program aimed at increasing collaboration between classroom and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) teachers to benefit young Latinx English …

CEHD Virtual Info Session CEHD’s online graduate education program is ranked in the top 50 online programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Visit our Online Master’s programs for more information. Tuesday, April 9, 2019 6:00 pm           Teacher Leadership (Bill Lewis) 7:00 pm           Literacy (Bill Lewis) 8:00 …

The University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) rose 168 places to #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Online Graduate Education rankings, which were released on January 15. The survey ranked a total of 299 online graduate programs across the nation. CEHD offers four …

Research, education and service are the three tenets embraced by the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). Each year, CEHD recognizes faculty and staff who have demonstrated superior commitment to their fields. On November 13, 2018, during the All-College meeting, CEHD presented the Dean’s Research Award …

Huddled over graph paper, carefully sketching the dimensions of toy blocks, sixth-graders in The College School at the University of Delaware eagerly learn how to create models to code into their 3D printer. A nearby display case showcases masterpieces created by earlier classes:  An orange pyramid with a portion cut away, revealing …