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University of Delaware College of Education & Human Development -Dedicated to lead, inspire and engage to help solve problems in #education, youth and families.#UDTeacherEd
Will we see you at the Society for Social Work and Research #SSWR2026 annual conference in Washington, D.C., this week? CEHD faculty will be there too! As you plan your schedule, explore the sessions where our community is sharing research and contributing to the field: mailchi.mp/dbcfb4101eac...
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
In the News: CEHD's @bakerdphd.bsky.social, shared with @bloomberglp.bsky.social how #diversity at elite #colleges reflects not only the Supreme Court ruling, but also what she describes as institutions’ pliant responses to broader attacks on #DEI efforts: www.cehd.udel.edu/cehd-in-the-...
CEHD In The News - College of Education & Human Development
Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. January 2026 Dominique J. Baker College Racial Diversity Drops Again as Trump Ramps Up Scrutiny, Bloomberg, January 1...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Associate Professor @bakerdphd.bsky.social explores how the political oppression of the McCarthy era reverberates in higher education today in a recent @insidehighered.com article. Read this and more CEHD features in the news: www.cehd.udel.edu/cehd-in-the-... @udelaware.bsky.social
CEHD In The News - College of Education & Human Development
Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. January 2026 Dominique J. Baker College Racial Diversity Drops Again as Trump Ramps Up Scrutiny, Bloomberg, January 1...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Congratulations to @udelaware.bsky.social faculty members Gary T. Henry, @bakerdphd.bsky.social, and Amy Ellen Schwartz, recognized in the @edweek.org 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings and ranked among the best education scholars in the nation: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Who Are the Nation's Top Education Scholars? (Opinion)
The RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings recognize researchers who shape practice and policy.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also be challenging for people navigating substance use, especially at gatherings involving alcohol. CEHD's Valerie Earnshaw and Raphael Travis share guidance on supporting loved ones during the holiday season: www.cehd.udel.edu/holiday-supp...
Holiday Support for Loved Ones - College of Education & Human Development
Professors Valerie Earnshaw and Raphael Travis share guidance for supporting family members with substance use disorders this holiday season.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
How can Ed.D. programs better prepare school leaders to use research that drives real change? New work from CEHD’s Elizabeth Farley-Ripple outlines a model for stronger research use in education leadership—now shaping UD’s redesigned Ed.D. program.
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Research Spotlight: Elizabeth Farley-Ripple - College of Education & Human Development
New research from University of Delaware Professor Elizabeth Farley-Ripple shows how education doctorate programs can support school leaders in research use.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Stay connected to UD’s latest education research and news. Subscribe to our monthly Research Spotlight newsletter for stories from the School of Education, Human Development and Family Sciences, Master of Social Work program, and our research and service centers. www.cehd.udel.edu/research-spo...
Research Spotlight Newsletter - College of Education & Human Development
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December 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Today, the University of Delaware Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Laura A. Carlson as the institution’s 29th president, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

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Laura A. Carlson appointed UD President | UDaily
The University of Delaware Board of Trustees voted to appoint Laura A. Carlson as the institution's 29th president, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
More than 125 donors contributed over $17,000 (and counting!) this GivingTuesday to create exciting new opportunities for the CEHD community.

There’s still time to help your favorite causes and be counted. givingday.udel.edu/giving-day/1...
#GivingTuesday 2025
This #GivingTuesday, join the Blue Hen community in supporting our students, faculty, staff & alumni projects.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We're only one week away from #GivingTuesday! Put your gratitude into action this giving season and show how #BlueHens flock together! givingday.udel.edu/giving-day/1...
#GivingTuesday 2025
This #GivingTuesday, join the Blue Hen community in supporting our students, faculty, staff & alumni projects.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Heading to the @ncfr.bsky.social's annual conference in Baltimore this week? @udcehd.bsky.social will be there, too! As you plan your schedule, explore the sessions where @udelaware.bsky.social is sharing research and contributing to the field. Full schedule + details: shorturl.at/Zp09Q #NCFR25
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
That’s a wrap on National Children’s Book Week!
CEHD celebrated across Delaware, inspiring a love of reading through early literacy events and partnerships → www.cehd.udel.edu/celebrating-... @udelaware.bsky.social #NationalChildrensBookWeek
Celebrating Children’s Book Week - College of Education & Human Development
University of Delaware partners with early childhood education providers to foster early literacy and host community events.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
How can we better support communities across generations? CEHD’s new Master of Social Work program took on that question at its first conference this October, exploring mental health and substance use disorders across age groups.
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Supporting Delaware Communities - College of Education & Human Development
University of Delaware addresses the critical need for social workers through new master’s program and community outreach.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Student Spotlight: After finding a “home” in our #schoolpsychology program, grad student Lauren Dombrowski shares their commitment to supporting #LGBTQ+ youth in Delaware schools, drawing on personal experience and strengths of @udelaware.bsky.social’s program: www.cehd.udel.edu/graduate-stu...
Making an impact in the lives of LGBTQ+ students - College of Education & Human Development
University of Delaware graduate student supports LGBTQ+ youth, drawing on personal experience and strengths of UD’s program.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🏳️‍🌈 This #LGBTQ+HistoryMonth, we honor the courage of young people sharing their identities and those who support them. CEHD’s @ericlayland.bsky.social and Brittany Zakszeski share guidance on creating affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth: www.cehd.udel.edu/safe-spaces-...
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth - College of Education & Human Development
University of Delaware Assistant Professors Eric Layland and Brittany Zakszeski share guidance for parents, teachers and school leaders.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
CEHD’s Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) released results from the first large-scale RCT on the AI-based Dysolve® reading program—showing promising gains for struggling readers in grades 3–8. Read the full report: www.cresp.udel.edu/publication/... #AIineducation #edusky
Results from a Randomized Trial of the Dysolve Program for Students with Reading Difficulties - Center for Research in Education & Social Policy
ABSTRACT This technical report presents analyses and results from the first large-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the effect of the game-based, artificial intelligence Dysolve® program on t...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
CEHD Interim Dean Rena Hallam is presenting today as a resource expert at the @thehuntinstitute.bsky.social Mayors Leadership Fellowship, contributing to national discussions on expanding access and equity in early childhood education.
October 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In the News: Henry May, CEHD professor and director of the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP), was featured in @puck.news discussing an upcoming report on CRESP’s randomized controlled trial of the Dysolve program.

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October 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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LGBTQ+ youth in Delaware are facing significantly higher rates of mental health symptoms and substance use compared to their peers. Assistant Professor @ericlayland.bsky.social, from @udcehd.bsky.social, is helping uncover why.

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October 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
What an amazing turnout at the first @udelaware.bsky.social Social Work Conference! Thank you to everyone who joined us to discuss the future of social work and strengthen our professional community. #socialwork #therapistsky #socialworker
October 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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At the NCTM research conference, @meg-botello.bsky.social and I presented about a mathematics teacher’s incorporation of drafting and revising into an Illustrative Mathematics lesson.
October 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
CEHD alum @hojunglee.bsky.social is shaping education policy. As @udelaware.bsky.social’s first doctoral grad in education and social policy and now a postdoc at Rice University, her work on equity earned recognition as a 2025 @appam.bsky.social Fellow. Read more: www.cehd.udel.edu/bridging-pol...
Bridging policy and practice - College of Education & Human Development
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...
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October 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Congrats to @mandymathed.bsky.social on being named Distinguished Professor of Teacher Education in CEHD! Jansen is the second @udelaware.bsky.social professor to receive this honor recognizing excellence in teacher education scholarship, teaching and service: www.cehd.udel.edu/distinguishe...
New Distinguished Professor in Teacher Education - College of Education & Human Development
University of Delaware Professor Amanda Jansen has been appointed the new Distinguished Professor in Teacher Education.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
New research from CEHD’s @sarahlcurtiss.bsky.social explores Universal Design Learning (UDL) instruction and its accessibility for student outcomes. Key takeaway? Students who received UDL showed higher levels of self-competence. Read more here: www.cehd.udel.edu/research-spo...
Research Spotlight: Sarah Curtiss - College of Education & Human Development
Puberty education can be uncomfortable for many students and teachers, given the sensitive and sometimes emotionally-charged nature of the content. The barriers to this important health topic can be e...
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September 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What’s ONE thing teacher prep programs should do differently to better prepare future educators? Drop your thoughts below #TeacherPrep #UDEducation
September 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM