Set for Success
May 11, 2026
School leadership was not something James Wheatley, assistant principal at Sussex Central High School and University of Delaware alumnus, planned to pursue. But as he moved through his teaching career as a math specialist in Indian River School District, he wanted to do more to help his students and fellow …
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Steele Symposium 2026 Celebrates Student Research
May 5, 2026
On April 24, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) hosted the annual Marion H. Steele Symposium to share and celebrate the innovative research of its undergraduate and graduate students in education, human development and related disciplines. Since 1985, hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students have …
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Advancing Student Success through Postsecondary Data Innovation
May 5, 2026
Postsecondary outcomes data—such as college enrollment and persistence—provide critical insights that help schools better prepare students for success beyond high school. With a new $100,000 Action Fund grant from Quality Information Partners (QIP), University of Delaware’s Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) will expand Delaware’s Postsecondary Outcomes …
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Black Girls with Green Thumbs
May 5, 2026
As educators and pediatricians have often emphasized, outdoor learning and nature-based education benefits children across all areas of their development. These learning experiences promote health and wellness, foster scientific inquiry, strengthen community ties and so much more. University of Delaware alumna Latiaynna King and Pamia Coleman, the co-founders of the …
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Thinking, Talking and Doing Math with Latine Families and Caregivers
May 4, 2026
Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Gigliana Melzi, professor of applied psychology and affiliated faculty of Latinx Studies and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on May 6, 2026 in …
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CEHD In The News
May 4, 2026
Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. May 2026 Nancy C. Jordan What Schools Should Do to Pump Up the Deflated Math Skills of Older Students, Education Week, May 4 April 2026 Dominique J. Baker Strength in Numbers, if Higher Ed …
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Preparing for CEHD Convocation 2026
May 1, 2026
Graduation week at UD consists of a number of ceremonies. Graduates are welcome (and encouraged) to participate in their individual ceremonies as well as UD Commencement. Separate tickets are required for each event for both degree candidates and guests. Convocation is a personalized ceremony for our College. Unlike UD’s Commencement …
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Making Space for UD Student-Parents
April 29, 2026
For busy University of Delaware student-parents, finding a study space where both schoolwork and caregiving can coexist isn’t as hard as finding the time to study, thanks to the University’s new Family Study Space. Created by Shelly McCoy, the associate university librarian for public services and space planning at the …
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Research Spotlight: Jingwen Zhou and Stephanie Del Tufo
April 29, 2026
Mental illness is among one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., with over one in five adults living with a mental illness. Many of these individuals are parents — more than one in 14 children are in the care of an adult living with a mental illness. …
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Honoring Distinguished Alumni
April 28, 2026
In April, University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) was proud to honor three distinguished alumni with alumni awards. These annual awards recognize exemplary leadership and service to the fields of education and human development, as well as service to the college and broader community. Rena Hallam, …
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Inclusive Arts Education
April 27, 2026
April is National Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize, celebrate and advocate for autistic individuals, including those who may use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices like picture boards or tablets with programmed vocabulary. Many students with disabilities enjoy the arts, finding opportunities for creativity and expression in painting …
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LGBTQ+ Research Symposium
April 24, 2026
Join members of the University of Delaware community for an engaging afternoon of scholarship and dialogue at the LGBTQ+ Research Symposium. The event will be on May 1, 2026, in room 220 of Alison Hall from 12 to 2 p.m. The collaborative symposium is hosted by the Queer Development Lab, …
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