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Congratulations to CEHD's Laura Desimone on being elected to the National Academy of Education — one of the highest honors in education research. Read the full announcement: www.cehd.udel.edu/excellence-i...

Cultivating Purpose Across the Lifespan - College of Education & Human Development University of Delaware faculty members trace the development and benefits of purpose in life across the lifespan.

By February, most resolutions are already fading. But what if the one goal worth keeping is building a stronger sense of purpose? CEHD faculty trace purpose in life across the lifespan, sharing recommendations for parents, educators and older adults: www.cehd.udel.edu/purpose-across-the-lifespan/

Purpose Matters - College of Education & Human Development New Year’s resolutions, like drinking more water or getting more exercise, aren’t the only ways to bolster health and well-being. University of Delaware Assistant Professor Heather Farmer has found th...

New research from @udelaware.bsky.social’s @drheatherfarmer.bsky.social shows that a strong sense of purpose can help protect cognitive function as we age — even under chronic stress. Purpose plays a key role in resilience and healthy aging: www.cehd.udel.edu/purpose-matt...

Two women stand smiling in front of a “Good Morning America” sign, each holding a copy of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards.

This week, CEHD Professor Roberta Golinkoff from @udcehd.bsky.social appeared on Good Morning America with co-author Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to share the updated Einstein Never Used Flash Cards—and how it helps kids thrive in a high-pressure world.

Watch: brnw.ch/21wZvp5

Photo Credit: Katie Horn

Pioneering Principals - College of Education & Human Development UD’s Principal Preparation Program celebrates 10 years of meaningful impact across Delaware schools and districts.

Celebrating 10 years of leadership in action 🎉 The @udelaware.bsky.social’s Principal Preparation Program continues to prepare school leaders who are driving positive change across Delaware. Read about the the impact of the program’s research-informed approach: www.cehd.udel.edu/pioneering-p...

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...

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...

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...

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

Who Are the Nation's Top Education Scholars? (Opinion) The RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings recognize researchers who shape practice and policy.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.
🔗 www.cehd.udel.edu/research-spo...

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...

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.

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.

Read the full announcement: brnw.ch/21wYdv0

#GivingTuesday 2025 This #GivingTuesday, join the Blue Hen community in supporting our students, faculty, staff & alumni projects.

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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.
#SocialWork @udelaware.bsky.social www.cehd.udel.edu/supporting-d...

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.

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...

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.

🏳️‍🌈 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-...

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

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.

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.

Read this and more: www.cehd.udel.edu/cehd-in-the-...

An illustration featuring an adult and a young adult. The illustration represents an article that shares research about better ways to support Delaware's LGBTQ+ youth.

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.

📰: brnw.ch/21wWIs4

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

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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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

What’s ONE thing teacher prep programs should do differently to better prepare future educators? Drop your thoughts below #TeacherPrep #UDEducation