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University of Delaware AERA Participants Each year, the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting is the world’s largest gathering of education researchers and a showcase for groundbreadking, innovative studies in an array of areas. Join us this year virtually, April 8-12, 2021, and hear about research conducted by our faculty …

It’s more important than ever for scientists to clearly yet casually communicate their research to the general public, suggests Valerie Earnshaw, associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Delaware. Which is why she and her team of research assistants in the Stigma and …

The beginning of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented significant challenges for educators and families as communities across the country adjusted to school closures and transitioned to online learning environments. As the primary educational leaders of their schools, principals were often responsible for leading communities through the crisis. How did principals …

Delaware Day 2021 Posters 1. Relationships Between Preservice Teacher’s Emotional and Cultural Intelligence and Culturally Responsive Self-efficacy and Outcome Expectancy Tia N. Barnes, Yu Xia, and Melissa Stoffers Presentation Poster 2. How Adolescent Black Boys Perceive their Mattering: Initial Findings from The Black Boy Mattering Project Roderick Carey, Camila Polanco, …

When Black Lives Matter protests erupted in the spring of 2020 in hundreds of cities across the world, University of Delaware doctoral student Diane Codding watched the events unfold while preparing her dissertation proposal on anti-racism and white fragility in educational settings. “Calls for anti-racism have been coming in waves for years …

Many parents and guardians of school-aged children are familiar with the board of education for their child’s district, which often sets strategic priorities for schools and develops education policies. As their children progress in their K-12 education, some parents may advocate for change by attending board meetings or contacting board …

Not that long ago, Seaford School District was in an academic tailspin. Located on Delaware’s rural southwestern border with Maryland, the district was home to some of the lowest-performing schools in the state. In 2014, Seaford ranked last in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, according to assessments by the …

Myae Han, Professor at the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, recently published a co-edited book, Play and Literacy, as part of the Play and Culture Studies book series with James Johnson from Penn State University.  This book provides theoretical and historical foundation of connection between play and literacy, …

The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development is ranked 23rd in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs. The College offers four online master’s degrees in literacy, teacher leadership, educational technology, and exceptional children and youth. The curriculum, which is designed to meet the needs …

In light of a recent opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal that focused on one of our most esteemed graduates, Dr. Jill Biden, questioning the legitimacy of doctoral credentials in higher education, we want to state very clearly: The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development …