Family Literacy for Future Parents
September 23, 2026
For more than 20 years, University of Delaware Professor Myae Han has worked with early childhood education students and teachers, focusing on how they can support children’s language and literacy development. She has seen the impact teachers can make when they create language- and literacy-rich environments for children, but has …
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Investigating Teachers’ Knowledge Restructuring
September 10, 2026
Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Joona Moberg, doctoral researcher in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Turku, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, in room 205 of Willard Hall Education Building. Moberg’s research focuses …
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CEHD Welcomes New Faculty Members
September 3, 2026
This fall, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) welcomes four new faculty members specializing in social work, organizational change and early childhood education. These faculty members bolster the college’s programs in social work (MSW), human relations administration and early childhood education, while deepening its broad …
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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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Breaking Barriers for Multilingual Learners
August 13, 2026
During a reading lesson, Mateo, an elementary multilingual learner (MLL) in a Delaware public school, read “sit” as “seat.” Jon Kittle, his reading interventionist, walked him through the short vowel sound, but Mateo made the same “mistake” and grew frustrated. Kittle began to wonder if these “errors” were actually the …
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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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Supporting Teaching Excellence Across the Region
July 7, 2026
At the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), we don’t just prepare excellent teachers—we are excellent/world-class teachers. By modeling the high-quality instruction and dedication they teach their students, our faculty set the standard for what exceptional teaching looks like across all of our academic programs. In …
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Learning Through Connection
June 5, 2026
Learning and connection. That’s what drew Juliet Samuel, now a high school chemistry teacher at Brandywine School District’s Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, to University of Delaware’s Teacher Residency program. Housed in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and funded by the Delaware Department of Education, the …
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Different Path, Same Purpose
May 21, 2026
The traditional college experience is often portrayed as a straight path — four years, one program, one campus — all leading to new adventures away from home. But for University of Delaware senior Kaitlyn Hand, success took a different route. It began in an associate program in her Southern Delaware …
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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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