News & Events
Student Council inspires literacy
August 26, 2016Read moreFor 7 years, students in the Student Literacy Council (SLC) have been infusing children with a love of reading through local and international literacy outreach. In recognition of their contributions, the International Literacy Association presented them with their 6th Honor Council Award.
Results from our Classroom Contest
August 23, 2016Read moreDear teachers: We know how hard you work to ensure your students have everything they need to succeed, including a bright and inviting classroom. We want to offer our thanks. Be sure to enter our Classroom Contest.
Events for New Graduate Student
August 17, 2016Read moreThis fall, UD and CEHD are hosting a number of events to welcome our graduate students to campus. Please review the orientation schedule provided.
Writing instruction intervention for community colleges
August 10, 2016Read moreUD researchers have created an instructional intervention that provides community college students the tools to significantly improve their writing skills.
High quality childcare
July 26, 2016Read moreUD’s Laboratory Preschool and Early Learning Center have openings for their fall PreKindergarten/Kindergarten classes. We offer best practices curriculum and innovative programs–see our video on mindfulness in UDaily.
Greece is the word, have you heard
July 8, 2016Read moreIn May, faculty in UD’s early childhood education program traveled to Greece to establish a partnership with several schools and universities. By 2017, students in ECE and human services should be able to gain field experience or conduct research at schools in Athens and Patras.
Award-winning safety
June 15, 2016Read moreCongratulations to our Children’s Campus! They were awarded the Bernie Alexander Fire Safety award by UD’s department of environmental health & safety. Fire Marshal Kevin McSweeney praised the cohesive efforts of the ELC, Lab Preschool and The College School for their fire safety promotion, training and fire prevention.
Becoming Brilliant helps parents/teachers raise successful children
June 14, 2016Read moreIn their new book, Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Professor in UD’s School of Education, along with co-author Kathy Hirsh-Pasek of Temple University, focus …
Congratulations Class of 2016!
May 31, 2016Read moreOver Memorial Day weekend, 362 students graduated from UD’s College of Education and Human Development, with undergraduate degrees, associate of arts, CLSC certifications, master’s degrees and doctorates. Our graduates have demonstrated a commitment to …
Playful Design
May 27, 2016Read moreEarly childhood education students partnered with mechanical engineering students to design developmentally-appropriate toys for young children. As a result of this successful collaboration, some toys have been identified as potential products for a toy manufacturer.