School of Education
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Excellence in Teacher Learning Scholarship
February 20, 2026Laura 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 ( …
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Cultivating Purpose Across the Lifespan
February 17, 2026By 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 …
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Purpose Matters
January 27, 2026New 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 that a strong sense of purpose in life — the ability t …
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Holiday Gifts for Imaginative Play
December 5, 2025During the holiday season, parents and caregivers are bombarded with flashy advertisements for the “best” or most “educational” toys for their children. By the time they sit down to wrap presents, some feel drained by the season’s commercialism, doubti …
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Research Spotlight: Elizabeth Farley-Ripple
November 20, 2025School leaders—like assistant principals, principals and superintendents—often determine how educational research is used in planning, decision-making and implementing initiatives that improve students’ academic or developmental outcomes. Yet, not all …
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Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth
October 10, 2025During 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 …
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New Distinguished Professor in Teacher Education
September 25, 2025Amanda 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 …
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Do You Really Need to Read to Learn?
September 12, 2025This article by Stephanie N. Del Tufo, assistant professor of education and human development at the University of Delaware, has been republished with permission from The Conversation’s Curious Kids series, for children of all ages. It answers the ques …
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Research Spotlight: Adrian Pasquarella
September 12, 2025Every 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 yea …
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Research Spotlight: Sarah Curtiss
August 5, 2025Puberty 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 even greater for students with disabilities, who may …
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