CEHD In The News
October 16, 2025
Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. October 2025 Center for Disabilities Studies How one Blue Envelope can aid understanding between Delaware police and disabled drivers, Delaware Online, October 15 September 2025 Stephanie Del Tufo Just4Kids: Do you really need to read …
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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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Bridging policy and practice
October 2, 2025
As the first doctoral graduate of the University of Delaware’s interdisciplinary education and social policy program, Hojung Lee is setting a powerful example of how rigorous, data-driven research can inform public policy and improve educational outcomes. Now a postdoctoral associate in Rice University’s Department of Sociology, Lee investigates how resource …
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Graduate Programs Virtual Open House – November 2025
October 2, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. General information for all participants; panel of current students 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Breakout sessions by academic program Graduates of our master’s and doctoral programs emerge with the knowledge and skills to advance their careers in education …
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CEHD Plans for Website Redesign
September 30, 2025
This fall, University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) will kick off a redesign of its college and academic websites — the first since 2018. The updated sites will mirror the university’s current web format and transition to a new, university-supported platform, offering a clearer, more accessible …
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Graduate Programs Virtual Open House – October 2025
September 25, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. General information for all participants; panel of current students 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Breakout sessions by academic program Graduates of our master’s and doctoral programs emerge with the knowledge and skills to advance their careers in …
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New Distinguished Professor in Teacher Education
September 25, 2025
Amanda Jansen, a national expert in mathematics education and a dedicated educator, has been named Distinguished Professor of Teacher Education in the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). This named professorship recognizes excellence in teacher education scholarship, teaching and service. Jansen, professor in CEHD’s School of …
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Let’s Grow Outside!
September 19, 2025
Beginning in November, the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood, housed in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development, will again offer the Let’s Grow Outside! professional development initiative for early childhood education programs. The innovative program teaches educators about outdoor gardening with young children and provides …
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Whitaker and Kunjapur named Gerard J. Mangone Young Scholars
September 18, 2025
From the tiniest microbes to the earliest years of human life, Aditya Kunjapur, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Anamarie Whitaker, assistant professor of early care and education policy, are making an enormous impact — in their fields, and among their students — while studying the “small things.” …
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Social Work Conference on Navigating Ripple Effects
September 16, 2025
Responding to the needs of Delaware communities, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development will host a social work conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, at FinTech Innovation Hub in Newark, Delaware. Titled “Navigating the Ripple Effects: Addressing Mental Health and Substance …
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Research Spotlight: Adrian Pasquarella
September 12, 2025
Every day, Delaware educators teach multilingual learners (MLLs), yet many feel underprepared to support them. With more than 19,000 MLLs in the state, University of Delaware faculty are working during National Hispanic Heritage Month this fall and year round to address the needs of these students and their teachers. Supported …
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