At the Crossroad: AI in Science Assessment
September 15, 2026
Join the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Xiaoming Zhai, professor of science education and AI and founding director of the AI4STEM Education Center at the University of Georgia, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2026, in room 205 of …
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Feet on the Ground, Head in the Clouds
September 11, 2026
“Mr. Ryan’s coming! Mr. Ryan’s coming!’” That was the reaction from children at the University of Delaware Lab School whenever Ryan Eagan walked through the door. A doctoral candidate in climatology, Eagan had come to the school to teach the children about weather. Armed with non-contact thermometers, paper streamers, a …
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Tiny Robots, Big Questions
September 10, 2026
“Can you see germs?” a researcher asked. “No, you can’t see germs!” the students shouted. Expanding on that idea, University of Delaware researchers introduced students at the Early Learning Center (ELC) to microrobots, tiny machines about one-hundredth to one-tenth the thickness of a human hair. This summer, the students got …
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AI in the K-12 Classroom
August 31, 2026
In mid-August, Google announced a big change for this back-to-school season: AI features are now available in Google Classroom for all K-12 students — not just students 18 or older. With such easy access to AI tools and little guidance on how to use them, many teachers may be overwhelmed …
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The Impact of Rough Draft Math
August 12, 2026
In a middle school math classroom, students often feel pressured to understand new concepts immediately and get the “answers” right on the first try. They may also be hesitant to share their thinking in front of classmates, especially when math is framed only with “right” and “wrong” solutions. With these …
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Research Spotlight: Stephanie Smith Budhai
July 22, 2026
Inspired by her middle school social studies teacher, University of Delaware Associate Professor Stephanie Smith Budhai has always believed that a classroom should be a space where students feel valued and nurtured. As a seasoned educator herself, she has helped teachers create these spaces using technology to help students meet …
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Policy and Practice Institute 2026
July 15, 2026
In partnership with the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) and the Delaware Association of School Administrators, UD’s School Success Center (SSC) and Partnership for Public Education (PPE), housed within the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), welcomed nearly 550 educators to the 24th annual Policy and Practice Institute on …
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Model Mentorship
July 8, 2026
When you think about getting a Ph.D., images of books piled high and long, solitary nights at the library or lab may come to mind. But at the University of Delaware, doctoral education is far from solitary. In fact, mentorship is a cornerstone of the student experience, helping students navigate …
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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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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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Nancy Jordan Named CUSA 2026 Faculty Achievement Award Winner
April 2, 2026
Dr. Nancy Jordan, the Dean Family Endowed Chair of Education and professor of learning sciences in the School of Education at the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development, was named the university’s recipient of the Conference USA (CUSA) 2026 Faculty Achievement Award, the league announced Thursday. The …
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Fractions in First Grade
March 17, 2026
Nancy C. Jordan, Dean Family Endowed Chair of Education and professor at the University of Delaware, has dedicated her career to helping young students develop early number sense and fractions understanding through research grounded in the science of how children learn. Now, with a new $1.2 million grant from the …
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