Gov. Carney signs 3 education bills
October 30, 2017
CEHD faculty and staff participated in the signing of 3 House Bills aimed at improving K-12 education in Delaware. These will the help increased pool of new teachers in DE public schools, and require high schools to offer computer science courses.
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Spencer grant to improve assessment of students’ writing skills
October 20, 2017
Josh Wilson’s Spencer Grant will allow him to expand his research to develop a new computerized formative assessment model that identifies student language skills at the word, sentence, and discourse level through automated evaluations of the essay’s word choice, syntax, and cohesion. He will examine results across multiple genres of student …
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NIH grant will study of stigma surrounding drug use
October 20, 2017
Valerie Earnshaw, UD’s CEHD Faculty Scholar, received a 4-year Mentored Research Scientist Development Award from the NIH to examine longitudinal associations between disclosure, stigma, social support, and SUD recovery-related outcomes among people receiving SUD treatment.
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CEHD recognizes excellence
October 9, 2017
Dean Vukelich presented three awards this month, recognizing the work of CEHD colleagues: Nick Bell received the Dr. Rita M. Fillos Award; Bill Lewis the CEHD Excellence in Teaching Award and Josh Wilson the Dean’s Research Award.
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New Alumni!
September 15, 2017
Congratulations on graduating from UD. Whether you now have your Associate’s degree or a Ph.D., we are here to provide support and encouragement throughout your professional journey.
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Valerie Earnshaw received 4-Year NIH grant
September 14, 2017
Dr. Earnshaw received an Early Career Development award from National Institute of Health. She will study of stigma surrounding drug use while being mentored by Jean-Philippe Laurenceau, UD professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences.
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Improving ELA instruction in DE classrooms
August 30, 2017
Literacy professors Josh Wilson and Charles MacArthur received an IES grant to study the effect PEG Writing software has on nearly 3,000 students from Red Clay School District in grades 3-5. The grant partners them with Gaysha Beard, supervisor of Red Clay’s English language arts (ELA).
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#CEHDClassrooms Contest
August 8, 2017
Calling all teachers! To recognize and reward you for all the time, energy and money spent on your classrooms, enter your photos in the #CEHDClassrooms Contest. Deadline August 31.
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Building life skills
July 19, 2017
On July 19, a student in CDS’s Summer CLSC program joined the Dean’s staff to learn about communications and marketing. CLSC provides young adults with disabilities the opportunity to develop essential life skills and explore practical experiences in their intended career path.
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CEHD recognized outstanding alumni
June 7, 2017
During our Alumni Weekend reception, CEHD presented awards to four outstanding alumni. Sally Gore received the Leadership and Community Service Award, Mark Holodick – Excellence in Education Award, Nick Baker – Service to CEHD Award and Zoi Philippakos – New Graduate Award.
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Join us for Alumni Weekend
May 30, 2017
CEHD alumni are invited to join us for two free College events during UD’s Alumni Weekend. The College Reception, featuring fabulous conversation, cuisine and cocktails is Friday evening. A MakerSpace Open House in Sat. morning in Willard. Register now!
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Bullying’s long term effects
May 9, 2017
Being kicked or shoved intentionally by a schoolmate, being hurt by constant taunting — such instances of aggression, which psychologists refer to as “peer victimization” — can have lasting, harmful impacts. A new study led by the University of Delaware and involving researchers from universities and hospitals in six states …
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