NEWS
Strategic Plan Outlines a Path to Prominence™ for the School of Education
In May 2008, the School of Education unanimously approved a strategic plan that articulates the contributions of our school to the University of Delaware’s Path to Prominence.™ The following is excerpted from the introduction to our strategic plan:
Read moreSOE Graduate Programs Ranked 35th in latest U.S. News & World Report Guide
The University of Delaware’s graduate programs in education were highly ranked in the 2010 edition of America's Best Graduate Schools, available online at www.usnews.com/grad and featured in the May 2009 U.S. News & World Report.
Read moreUD Demonstrates Commitment to Delaware Educators with Summer Tuition Waiver
Since 1974, the University of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Education have supported teachers’ professional development by jointly providing funds to allow educators in the state to register for summer classes without paying tuition.
Read moreStanford University Memorializes Work of Richard L. Venezky
The late School of Education Professor Richard L. Venezky (1938-2004) was a leading expert in the history of literacy and reading. Stanford University has memorialized his work by creating an online exhibit entitled “American Primers and Readers Featuring the Words and Collection of Richard L. Venezky.”
Read moreUD Recognizes Delaware Teachers of the Year
Ten of the 19 Delaware educators selected as their districts' Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009 are University of Delaware alumni. Each was chosen to represent his or her district in competition for the statewide title, which was announced in October.
Read moreP-Cubed Program Boosts Problem-Based Learning in Math
It’s called the “Monty Hall problem.” In this classic mathematical brainteaser, a game show host offers a contestant a choice of one of three doors. Behind one of the doors is a new car. Behind the other two are goats.
Read moreEnthusiastic Students Enjoy Festival of Words
On Saturday, March 14, 2009, the University of Delaware's Willard Hall Education Building was filled with bright-eyed, enthusiastic students from local schools spending one of their precious weekend days attending the ninth annual Festival of Words event.
Read moreHigh School Students Considering Teaching Careers Visit UD
Sixty-two students from Seaford High School in Delaware and Parkway Center City High School in Philadelphia attended a special campus visitation on Friday, March 6, 2009, designed to showcase the opportunities available at UD for students who choose to pursue a career in math or science teaching.
Read moreOutstanding Students Recognized at Honors Day 2009
A number of graduating and continuing students in the School of Education received awards at Honors Day ceremonies held May 8. Congratulations to these exemplary students!
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