Author Author!
December 19, 2013
Faculty and staff in our college have released a number of books this semester, on topics ranging from common core standards to women’s economics to ancient Rome’s political culture. See how we are making a difference
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Wilgen Award, HDFS departmental award nominations open
December 19, 2013
Julie Mapes Wilgen Award in Sexuality and Gender Studies Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Julie Mapes Wilgen Award in Sexuality and Gender Studies. Open to all undergraduate and graduate majors at UD, the award is designed to encourage and recognize outstanding achievement by a student who has demonstrated …
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Disability Mentoring Day provides career exploration for individuals with disabilities
November 29, 2013
“If it’s something you want to do, don’t let anyone stop you, especially yourself.” These words of wisdom came from Mat Rice, keynote speaker and self-advocate during Delaware’s fifth annual Disability Mentoring Day celebration held Oct. 16. Rice, who is blind, learned to advocate for himself as a young teenager …
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Reading Ranger Rick
November 22, 2013
When reading the Ranger Rick Jr. magazine article “A Spooky Feeling” to children, have them try to predict what might happen next and ask if they think there really is a ghost in Ricky Raccoon’s home. This is an example of the advice University of Delaware student Ellie Tunison offers …
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Conference addresses President Kennedy’s mental health initiatives
November 22, 2013
Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed his final piece of legislation – the Community Mental Health Act. Its purpose was to build mental health centers accessible to men, women and children so that those with mental illnesses could be treated while working and living at home, rather than …
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Perlman reports on scope of childhood homelessness
November 18, 2013
The needs of infants, toddlers and school age children experiencing homelessness have been largely ignored, with few services solely devoted to supporting their growth and development. As a result, children in shelters or other vulnerable situations frequently demonstrate developmental delays, physical and mental health conditions, and poor academic achievement. Staci …
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Math Education Award
November 10, 2013
Amanda Jansen, associate professor SOE, is the recipient of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators 2014 Early Career Award for her innovative teaching methods and development of coursework for both UD’s K-8 mathematics teacher education program and doctoral students.
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Small steps with big results for high school students considering college
November 2, 2013
In 2010, Edward Small, ETE alumnus and principal at Academy Park High School near Philly, developed a program called Rising Scholars to help his students envision a better future. The program has made a remarkable difference in their lives, with all 250 graduating Scholars going on to college.
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Help for the Holidays
November 1, 2013
Around our College, students and staff are working to spread holiday cheer to families in need. We are collecting food, coats, games, etc. for children in our Centers and people in the community. If you are interested in helping us make a difference
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Doctoral Student Selected for DDOE Internship
October 7, 2013
This summer, Akisha Jones, a doctoral student in the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development’s Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics Program, and Rebecca Marshall, a triple major in political science, Spanish, and women and gender studies at UD, were hand-selected as interns for the inaugural class of Delaware …
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Vote for CEHD in Homecoming Spirit Contest
October 7, 2013
CEHD shows double the spirit! CEHD faculty and staff posed for a photo with twins from The College School, Early Learning Center and the Lab Preschool. Be sure to Vote for Us this week in the Homecoming 2013 Dare to Show More Spirit Contest. Visit the UD Alumni Relations Facebook page, …
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Job Postings
October 3, 2013
CEHD invites nominations and applications for HDFS department chair and assistant or associate professorships in both School of Education and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. To learn more about these positions, visit our Job Search page.
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