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Congratulations to Catherine Bradshaw, University Professor and senior associate dean for research, on receiving a 2025 Alumni of Distinction Award from the University of Georgia Graduate School! Honorees are recognized for exceptional career accomplishments and community impact. ow.ly/XHI850XxKvN
Graduate School honors six outstanding alumni - UGA Today
Alumni honored for their achievements and contributions to their communities.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Congratulations to Catherine Bradshaw, University Professor and senior associate dean for research, on receiving a 2025 Alumni of Distinction Award from the University of Georgia Graduate School! Honorees are recognized for exceptional career accomplishments and community impact. ow.ly/XHI850XxKvN
Thanks to new seed funding from the Thriving Youth in a Digital Environment initiative, UVA EHD faculty and students will expand key projects that advance digital literacy and support youth well-being.
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News in Brief: New Funding Boosts Digital Literacy and Youth Development Research
With new seed funding, researchers at the UVA School of Education and Human Development are expanding several projects focused on digital literacy and youth well-being.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Thanks to new seed funding from the Thriving Youth in a Digital Environment initiative, UVA EHD faculty and students will expand key projects that advance digital literacy and support youth well-being.
Learn more: ow.ly/rp7c50Xx30T
Learn more: ow.ly/rp7c50Xx30T
Earlier this month, our Higher Education Speaker Series brought former UVA provost and higher ed leader Gene Block back to Grounds for a timely discussion on the future of U.S. higher education. Thank you to our event sponsors & all who joined us! ow.ly/KV8550XvW4E
Are the Best Days of Higher Education Behind Us?
The Higher Education Speaker Series brought former UVA provost and experienced leader Gene Block to Grounds for a timely discussion on the future of higher education in the United States.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Earlier this month, our Higher Education Speaker Series brought former UVA provost and higher ed leader Gene Block back to Grounds for a timely discussion on the future of U.S. higher education. Thank you to our event sponsors & all who joined us! ow.ly/KV8550XvW4E
🎙️Schools are incredibly complex, making rigorous education research both challenging and essential. In the latest episode of the EdLab podcast, UVA EHD's Vivian Wong shares why strong research matters — and why it's especially vital now.
Listen here: ow.ly/9Bye50XuYLi
Listen here: ow.ly/9Bye50XuYLi
EdLab Podcast: The Power of Evidence and Why Education Research Matters
Professor Vivian Wong shares why education research is so important and why now is a critical time for it to continue.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🎙️Schools are incredibly complex, making rigorous education research both challenging and essential. In the latest episode of the EdLab podcast, UVA EHD's Vivian Wong shares why strong research matters — and why it's especially vital now.
Listen here: ow.ly/9Bye50XuYLi
Listen here: ow.ly/9Bye50XuYLi
More special ed teachers are turning to AI to help write IEPs. UVA EHD student Danielle Waterfield's research examines how educators are using AI for IEP development and offers one of the first ethical-use frameworks for AI in special ed.
More from Education Week: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
More from Education Week: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Teachers Are Using AI to Help Write IEPs. Advocates Have Concerns
Experts call for guardrails around the ethical, legal, and instructional concerns.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
More special ed teachers are turning to AI to help write IEPs. UVA EHD student Danielle Waterfield's research examines how educators are using AI for IEP development and offers one of the first ethical-use frameworks for AI in special ed.
More from Education Week: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
More from Education Week: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may soon get cheaper, thanks to a new government deal. But what happens after you stop taking them? UVA EHD's Siddhartha Angadi says it’s important to understand that “these drugs are for life.”
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More here: ow.ly/VtWv50XtS2V
As GLP-1 Drugs Go Mainstream, This Expert Says Health is More than a Number on a Scale
A new deal may cut the cost of weight-loss drugs, but this UVA professor warns of potential long-term risks.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may soon get cheaper, thanks to a new government deal. But what happens after you stop taking them? UVA EHD's Siddhartha Angadi says it’s important to understand that “these drugs are for life.”
More here: ow.ly/VtWv50XtS2V
More here: ow.ly/VtWv50XtS2V
🎓UVA EHD is relaunching its Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization within the M.Ed. in Counselor Education program! Prepare for LPC eligibility in Virginia and join a cohort led by nationally recognized faculty.
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Learn more: ow.ly/CegE50Xt6oo
UVA Counselor Education Program Relaunches Clinical Mental Health Specialization
The specialization equips graduates to support mental health across the lifespan in diverse settings, expanding their professional opportunities.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🎓UVA EHD is relaunching its Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization within the M.Ed. in Counselor Education program! Prepare for LPC eligibility in Virginia and join a cohort led by nationally recognized faculty.
Learn more: ow.ly/CegE50Xt6oo
Learn more: ow.ly/CegE50Xt6oo
How does teacher preparation shape what happens in real classrooms? New research from UVA EHD's Peter Youngs & colleagues spotlights the experiences that support “ambitious instruction.” #EdResearch #TeacherPrep
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Ambitious Instruction: How Teacher Preparation Impacts Practice
Specific experiences during teacher preparation programs can impact novice teachers' use of ambitious instruction during their first and second years of teaching.
education.virginia.edu
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
How does teacher preparation shape what happens in real classrooms? New research from UVA EHD's Peter Youngs & colleagues spotlights the experiences that support “ambitious instruction.” #EdResearch #TeacherPrep
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A new analysis shows SEL programs that don’t directly teach reading or math still boost learning. The findings “re-center the conversation on why SEL is an important investment in schools," said UVA EHD's Catherine Bradshaw.
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More from @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/leadership/s...
Social-Emotional Learning Linked to Higher Math and Reading Test Scores
A Yale study finds that explicitly teaching students SEL skills can have big academic payoffs.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A new analysis shows SEL programs that don’t directly teach reading or math still boost learning. The findings “re-center the conversation on why SEL is an important investment in schools," said UVA EHD's Catherine Bradshaw.
More from @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/leadership/s...
More from @edweek.org: www.edweek.org/leadership/s...
🎖️ Today we honor all who have served — including many of our incredible students and alumni.
“Success as an educator requires commitment and discipline…defining characteristics of many with a military background,” says alum & veteran Scott Staron. ow.ly/mi3050Xqag4
“Success as an educator requires commitment and discipline…defining characteristics of many with a military background,” says alum & veteran Scott Staron. ow.ly/mi3050Xqag4
Alumni Spotlight: Scott Staron, M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
A veteran working in defense contracting, Scott Staron felt called to pursue a career in education. He graduated in May 2024 with his M.Ed. in curriculum & instruction with an emphasis in instructiona...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🎖️ Today we honor all who have served — including many of our incredible students and alumni.
“Success as an educator requires commitment and discipline…defining characteristics of many with a military background,” says alum & veteran Scott Staron. ow.ly/mi3050Xqag4
“Success as an educator requires commitment and discipline…defining characteristics of many with a military background,” says alum & veteran Scott Staron. ow.ly/mi3050Xqag4
Why do social and emotional learning skills decline in middle school, just when they’re needed the most?
In a new blog post, UVA EHD's Sara Rimm-Kaufman dives into the “middle school SEL dip” and what teachers can do to support students and academic success:
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In a new blog post, UVA EHD's Sara Rimm-Kaufman dives into the “middle school SEL dip” and what teachers can do to support students and academic success:
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The SEL Paradox in Middle School: What Every Educator Needs to Know
Social and emotional learning (SEL) skills often dip during the middle school years despite being so crucial. Here's what educators can do to bridge the gap.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Why do social and emotional learning skills decline in middle school, just when they’re needed the most?
In a new blog post, UVA EHD's Sara Rimm-Kaufman dives into the “middle school SEL dip” and what teachers can do to support students and academic success:
ow.ly/muTv50Xn88N
In a new blog post, UVA EHD's Sara Rimm-Kaufman dives into the “middle school SEL dip” and what teachers can do to support students and academic success:
ow.ly/muTv50Xn88N
Earlier this week, we celebrated our amazing first-generation students, faculty, and staff with a special lunch!
On #FirstGenCollegeCelebration Day, we honor their courage and commitment — and promise to keep building communities where every first-gen student can succeed. 💙🎓
On #FirstGenCollegeCelebration Day, we honor their courage and commitment — and promise to keep building communities where every first-gen student can succeed. 💙🎓
November 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Earlier this week, we celebrated our amazing first-generation students, faculty, and staff with a special lunch!
On #FirstGenCollegeCelebration Day, we honor their courage and commitment — and promise to keep building communities where every first-gen student can succeed. 💙🎓
On #FirstGenCollegeCelebration Day, we honor their courage and commitment — and promise to keep building communities where every first-gen student can succeed. 💙🎓
A new survey led by UVA EHD's Daphna Bassok sheds light on how waitlists for subsidized childcare affect families in Virginia. “The families that wrote in described profound challenges just meeting the needs of their family,” she said.
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Long waitlists for subsidized child care taking economic toll on families
Some parents face “a catch-22 of wanting to work, but needing child care ... to get that job.”
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November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A new survey led by UVA EHD's Daphna Bassok sheds light on how waitlists for subsidized childcare affect families in Virginia. “The families that wrote in described profound challenges just meeting the needs of their family,” she said.
🔗More from VPM: www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
🔗More from VPM: www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
It’s National School Psychology Week!
This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” celebrates how school psychologists help students reach their goals.
🔗Learn how to become a licensed school psychologist in Virginia: ow.ly/xfhI50XnmBX
This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” celebrates how school psychologists help students reach their goals.
🔗Learn how to become a licensed school psychologist in Virginia: ow.ly/xfhI50XnmBX
How to Become a Licensed School Psychologist in Virginia
There are four steps to become a licensed school psychologist in Virginia, including education, completing the Praxis exam, and applying for licensure.
education.virginia.edu
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It’s National School Psychology Week!
This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” celebrates how school psychologists help students reach their goals.
🔗Learn how to become a licensed school psychologist in Virginia: ow.ly/xfhI50XnmBX
This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” celebrates how school psychologists help students reach their goals.
🔗Learn how to become a licensed school psychologist in Virginia: ow.ly/xfhI50XnmBX
In our latest EdLab podcast, Professor Emerita & world-renowned differentiation expert Carol Ann Tomlinson shares what differentiation really means — and how focusing on connections can be the key to unlocking the magic of teaching. 💫
Listen now: ow.ly/6rKV50XkAOC
Listen now: ow.ly/6rKV50XkAOC
EdLab Podcast: On Teaching and The Power of Human Connection with Carol Tomlinson
A renowned scholar on differentiated instruction, Carol Ann Tomlinson shares how focusing on connections can be the key to unlocking the magic of teaching.
education.virginia.edu
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In our latest EdLab podcast, Professor Emerita & world-renowned differentiation expert Carol Ann Tomlinson shares what differentiation really means — and how focusing on connections can be the key to unlocking the magic of teaching. 💫
Listen now: ow.ly/6rKV50XkAOC
Listen now: ow.ly/6rKV50XkAOC
A pilot program in Maryland builds on UVA’s research on the early childhood workforce in Virginia, exploring how one-time bonuses impact teacher turnover.
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Early Childhood Education Workforce Research Expands to Maryland
Maryland officials learned of UVA’s research on the early childhood workforce in Virginia and engaged EdPolicyWorks scholars for work in their state.
education.virginia.edu
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A pilot program in Maryland builds on UVA’s research on the early childhood workforce in Virginia, exploring how one-time bonuses impact teacher turnover.
🔗Read more: ow.ly/oQJZ50XjXTs
🔗Read more: ow.ly/oQJZ50XjXTs
"Anything that can be done to help maintain someone’s comfortable walking speed is going to have health benefits,” says Jay Hertel, UVA EHD professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology.
🔗Here's 9 exercises for strong, stable ankles from the New York Times: ow.ly/XzZX50Xj4s7
🔗Here's 9 exercises for strong, stable ankles from the New York Times: ow.ly/XzZX50Xj4s7
9 Exercises for Strong, Stable Ankles
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October 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"Anything that can be done to help maintain someone’s comfortable walking speed is going to have health benefits,” says Jay Hertel, UVA EHD professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology.
🔗Here's 9 exercises for strong, stable ankles from the New York Times: ow.ly/XzZX50Xj4s7
🔗Here's 9 exercises for strong, stable ankles from the New York Times: ow.ly/XzZX50Xj4s7
UVA education researchers say good things can happen when teachers visit their students’ homes. With a new grant, they are exploring what those visits mean for families.
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‘Come on in’: What Teacher Home Visits Mean for Families
UVA education researchers say good things can happen when teachers visit their students’ homes. Now they want to know what those visits mean for families.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
UVA education researchers say good things can happen when teachers visit their students’ homes. With a new grant, they are exploring what those visits mean for families.
🔗Read more: ow.ly/ss1u50XimHI
🔗Read more: ow.ly/ss1u50XimHI
In 2025, 266 students have received more than $1.1 million in scholarships and awards from the UVA School of Education and Human Development. We loved celebrating these students and their benefactors at our annual Student Awards Ceremony!
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$1.1 Million in Scholarships and Awards Fuels Student Success at UVA School of Education and Human Development
In 2025, a total of 266 recipients received more than $1.1 million in support from UVA EHD in fellowships, scholarships, and awards.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In 2025, 266 students have received more than $1.1 million in scholarships and awards from the UVA School of Education and Human Development. We loved celebrating these students and their benefactors at our annual Student Awards Ceremony!
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Discover how educators’ views of student behavior shape their responses & relationships in this deep dive from researchers at UVA EHD's Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning.
More from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): casel.org/blog/support...
More from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): casel.org/blog/support...
Supporting Teachers’ and Children’s Social-Emotional Competencies Using the ‘Lenses for Children and Families Tool’ - CASEL
Key Points Back to top This blog post was coauthored by Ann Partee, Ann Lhospital, Sarah Hammond, Amanda Williford, and Jason Downer of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning, part of ...
casel.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Discover how educators’ views of student behavior shape their responses & relationships in this deep dive from researchers at UVA EHD's Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning.
More from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): casel.org/blog/support...
More from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): casel.org/blog/support...
Associate Professor Anne Jewett teaches with creativity and a passion for building community. Through humor, empathy and innovation, the UVA All-University Teaching Award recipient transforms virtual teaching into a deeply personal experience.
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How One UVA Professor is Turning Online Classrooms into Communities
Through humor, empathy and innovation, Anne Jewett transforms virtual teaching into a deeply personal experience.
education.virginia.edu
October 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Associate Professor Anne Jewett teaches with creativity and a passion for building community. Through humor, empathy and innovation, the UVA All-University Teaching Award recipient transforms virtual teaching into a deeply personal experience.
Read more: ow.ly/Wctt50Xf9Qb
Read more: ow.ly/Wctt50Xf9Qb
Congratulations to third-year student Kishanti Barmoh on receiving the prestigious Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, awarded to outstanding college students who demonstrate a passion for public service. ow.ly/aiyf50Xeggj
News in Brief: UVA Student Kishanti Barmoh Awarded 2025–27 Voyager Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding college students who demonstrate a passion for public service, the scholarship provides financial aid, travel experiences, and leadership training.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Congratulations to third-year student Kishanti Barmoh on receiving the prestigious Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, awarded to outstanding college students who demonstrate a passion for public service. ow.ly/aiyf50Xeggj
Professors Michaela DuBay and Mandy Rispoli are working with the STAR Global Autism Initiative, building a more inclusive and globally informed approach to autism research. Learn more on the Global Research Bytes podcast: ow.ly/yPKo50Xc2Ru
News in Brief: STAR Researchers Discuss Their Global Autism Research
On the Global Research Bytes podcast, professors Mandy Rispoli and Michaela DuBay discuss their collaborative work to support individuals with autism and their families around the world.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Professors Michaela DuBay and Mandy Rispoli are working with the STAR Global Autism Initiative, building a more inclusive and globally informed approach to autism research. Learn more on the Global Research Bytes podcast: ow.ly/yPKo50Xc2Ru
New limits on Parent PLUS loans go into effect this July—but will they protect vulnerable families from debt?
UVA EHD’s Sarah Turner & student Arnav Dharmagadda argue the new policy may miss the mark.
📖 Read more from The Brookings Institution: ow.ly/occv50XblkH
UVA EHD’s Sarah Turner & student Arnav Dharmagadda argue the new policy may miss the mark.
📖 Read more from The Brookings Institution: ow.ly/occv50XblkH
Capping the wrong problem: Why Parent PLUS loan limits may miss the mark | Brookings
Most families who struggle to repay Parent PLUS loans borrowed amounts below the new borrowing caps enacted by Congress.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New limits on Parent PLUS loans go into effect this July—but will they protect vulnerable families from debt?
UVA EHD’s Sarah Turner & student Arnav Dharmagadda argue the new policy may miss the mark.
📖 Read more from The Brookings Institution: ow.ly/occv50XblkH
UVA EHD’s Sarah Turner & student Arnav Dharmagadda argue the new policy may miss the mark.
📖 Read more from The Brookings Institution: ow.ly/occv50XblkH