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From Fractions Struggle to Fractions Success
September 6, 2018
For many elementary and middle school children, fractions are the scariest topic in their mathematics classroom. How can a fraction represent something larger than the number one? How can three-fifths be smaller than three-fourths when five is bigger t …
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Closing the gap in computer science
August 30, 2018
Interdisciplinary UD team help teachers broaden participation in computer science How can we encourage young women and students from under-represented backgrounds to consider careers in computer science (CS), a field still struggling to expand its dive …
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Innovative teaching in literacy education
August 16, 2018
Sharon Walpole honored with international teaching award Sharon Walpole, professor in the University of Delaware School of Education (SOE) and director of the Professional Development Center for Educators (PDCE), has been awarded the International Lite …
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Partnership for Public Education supports public education
June 11, 2018
Conference brings together faculty, school and district partners More than 120 University of Delaware faculty and staff, K-12 school leaders, and district partners attended the University Partnership for Public Education (PPE)’s second annual Education …
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UD confers record number of doctorates
May 29, 2018
President Assanis urges all to invest their knowledge and creativity in service to the world The ranks of doctoral students continue to increase at the University of Delaware, where a record number of doctoral degrees were awarded this academic year, a …
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Honoring excellence in teaching, advising, scholarship
May 8, 2018
Faculty, graduate students win top awards Eight members of the University of Delaware faculty have been recognized for outstanding work in teaching and advising, and four graduate teaching assistants have received awards for excellence in teaching. In …
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May 9: 2018 UD Library Associates Faculty Lecture with Bob Hampel
May 1, 2018
Professor Bob Hampel to speak on the value of shortcuts in education Whether it’s Cliff Notes or a three-year bachelor’s degree, efforts to streamline education take many forms. Explore the various types of education shortcuts and whether they offer lo …
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Communicating Educational Research to the Public
April 30, 2018
Roberta Golinkoff and colleague Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek awarded public communication award Roberta Golinkoff, Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair in University of Delaware’s School of Education and professor in the departments of Linguistics and Cognitive Science …
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May 9: Online M.Ed. in Literacy Info Session
April 24, 2018
Are you interested in earning your M.Ed. in Literacy and working as a certified literacy specialist? The University of Delaware offers a 2-year, 100% online M.Ed. in Literacy program. Our Literacy faculty invite you to join us for a virtual info-sessio …
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2019 U.S. News graduate rankings
April 19, 2018
UD graduate programs listed among the nation’s best In the 2019 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings, 10 University of Delaware graduate programs have been ranked among the 50 best in the nation, and another 11 programs are in th …
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