College of Education & Human Development

The education graduate programs in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) have advanced five places in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 rankings, placing the programs within the top 10% of all education programs across the nation. Housed within CEHD’s School of Education (SOE), the education graduate programs are now ranked […] The post CEHD Graduate Programs …

The University of Delaware will celebrate Women’s History Month in March with a host of events and activities that honor the accomplishments of women. International Women’s Day — which is celebrated on March 8 — also offers an opportunity to reflect on progress made, raise awareness for women’s equality and celebrate women’s achievements. Attend a […] The post Women’s History Month appeared first…

Graduation week at UD consists of a number of ceremonies. Graduates are welcome (and encouraged) to participate in their individual ceremonies as well as UD Commencement. Separate tickets are required for each event for both degree candidates and guests. Convocation is a personalized ceremony for our College. Unlike UD’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, all degree […] The post Preparing for CEH…

Delaware’s students are facing challenges, and the numbers show it. According to the Nation’s Report Card, reading and math scores have declined over the past decade, putting the state well below the national average. Fixing the problem isn’t simple. But one part of the solution may be updating Delaware’s 80-year-old school funding model. The state’s […] The post School Funding Reform on the Hori…

In response to the needs of Delaware communities and beyond, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development will host a social work conference from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at Clayton Hall and Conference Center in Newark, Delaware. Titled “Global Voices in Community Wellness and Youth Violence Prevention,” the […] The post Social Work Conference on Community Welln…

During divided political times, a participatory democracy — where everyday citizens influence the policies that affect their communities — seems like a challenging endeavor. But University of Delaware Assistant Professor James Bridgeforth reminds us that this model can exist at the K-12 school board level. And it holds a lot of potential for enacting meaningful […] The post Research Spotlight: Ja…

Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Rand Quinn, associate professor of education in the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, in room 205 of Willard Hall Education Building. The title of his talk is “Understanding Parent […] The post Understanding Parent Social Capi…

Laura Desimone, L. Sandra and Bruce L. Hammonds Professor in Teacher Education and director of research in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), has been elected to membership in the National Academy of Education (NAEd), receiving one of the field’s highest honors. As a national expert in designing meaningful and effective […] The post Excellence in Teacher L…

The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) was proud to host the Delaware Educators Rising education conference for middle school and high school students February 10 and 11, 2026. More than 370 students from schools across the state attended this year’s event at the Trabant University Center on the Newark campus.  […] The post Rising Stars in Education appeared …

By February, most people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. But, developing a strong purpose in life—the ability to find meaning and direction in your life—might be one that’s worth some extra time and attention. Research has found that a strong purpose in life significantly protects health and well-being over time, especially […] The post Cultivating Purpose Across the Lifesp…