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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Educating and Advocating with Queer and Trans Communities in Education
April 16, 2026
Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with CEHD alum Jason C. Garvey, executive director for the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment and the Friedman-Hipps Green and Gold Professor of Education at the University of Vermont, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on …
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Steele Symposium 2026
April 10, 2026
This April, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) will host the Marion H. Steele Research Symposium to share and celebrate the innovative research of its undergraduate and graduate students in education, human development and related disciplines. This year’s annual event will take place from 12:30 …
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Research Spotlight: Lauren P. Bailes
March 19, 2026
During Women’s History Month, University of Delaware Associate Professor Lauren P. Bailes is taking a closer look at why males continue to outnumber females in school leadership roles, despite equivalent years of experience. “To our knowledge, this is the first study that examines assistant principals’ applications when they are still …
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Social Work Conference on Community Wellness
February 27, 2026
In response to the needs of Delaware communities and beyond, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development will host a social work conference from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at Clayton Hall and Conference Center in Newark, Delaware. Titled “Global Voices in Community Wellness …
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Research Spotlight: James Bridgeforth
February 26, 2026
During divided political times, a participatory democracy — where everyday citizens influence the policies that affect their communities — seems like a challenging endeavor. But University of Delaware Assistant Professor James Bridgeforth reminds us that this model can exist at the K-12 school board level. And it holds a lot …
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Excellence in Teacher Learning Scholarship
February 20, 2026
Laura Desimone, L. Sandra and Bruce L. Hammonds Professor in Teacher Education and director of research in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), has been elected to membership in the National Academy of Education (NAEd), receiving one of the field’s highest honors. As a national expert …
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Research Spotlight: Elizabeth Farley-Ripple
November 20, 2025
School leaders—like assistant principals, principals and superintendents—often determine how educational research is used in planning, decision-making and implementing initiatives that improve students’ academic or developmental outcomes. Yet, not all education doctorate (Ed.D.) programs—which lead to the highest attainable degree for school leaders—focus on understanding and using research to examine practical …
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Making an impact in the lives of LGBTQ+ students
October 29, 2025
As a queer person who once struggled with their mental health, University of Delaware graduate student Lauren Dombrowski keenly understands how important it is to support LGBTQ+ youth in schools. As a high schooler, Dombrowski created a website with mental health resources for their LGBTQ+ peers, placing QR codes on …
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Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth
October 10, 2025
During adolescence—a period defined by rapid physical, emotional and social development—LGBTQ+ youth often grapple with the decision to “come out” to their family or friends and disclose their gender and/or sexual identities. As University of Delaware research has shown, many LGBTQ+ young people avoid coming out, fearing rejection, social isolation …
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Research Spotlight: Eric Layland
October 10, 2025
National Coming Out Day continues to be a reminder that LGBTQ+ individuals make a brave decision to disclose their identities to family, friends and community members. Many LGBTQ+ people experience mental health symptoms due to ongoing discrimination, and Delaware adolescents are especially at risk. In one of the first studies …
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