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Kristie Kauerz and the National P-3 Center Featured in The74
Elementary Principals Are Getting a Crash Course in How Young Kids Learn Best Young children need different conditions than older students to thrive. Some school leaders are adapting their practices to reflect that reality. Most school leaders “go through certain preparation programs that don’t talk about child development,” said Kristie Kauerz, founding executive director of…
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Denver Writing Project & Clyfford Still Young Writers Writing Marathon
The Denver Writing Project is excited to announce a partnership with the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver! Registration for the Denver Writing Project’s Clyfford Still Museum Writing Marathon for Young Writers is Now Open!! Who: Enthusiastic Young Writers entering 3rd – 12th grades in Fall 2026 When: Monday, July 20th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm…
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Seeking New Book and Book Chapter Citations
SEHD faculty and staff members: Have you published a book or book chapter since August of 2025? We are putting together a list of select SEHD book publications for an article. Please send citations of your new books/chapters in APA Style and a picture of the cover of the book to julia.cummings@ucdenver.edu asap, latest by July 15,…
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Congratulations, Madhavi and Kristin!
Please join us in congratulating Madhavi Tandon and Kristin Whitmore on their appointments to new faculty roles following successful searches. Beginning Aug. 10, 2026, Madhavi will serve as assistant teaching professor in Educational Foundations, and Kristin will serve as senior instructor in STEM Education. These appointments reflect the talent, dedication, and passion both bring to…
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Standing with Cristina, Rosanna, and the Venezuelan People
Our hearts are with Cristina Gillanders, Rosanna Miller Salas, their families, and all those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. While Cristina and Rosanna shared that their loved ones are safe, they also described the heartbreak many communities now face as families cope with loss, destruction, and ongoing aftershocks. Cristina and Rosanna expressed gratitude…
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You’re Invited to Join a Playful Accessibility Adventure!
Dear SEHD Community, I would like to invite you to join Accessibility Adventure: A Playful Introduction to Digital Accessibility for Educators, a free professional learning experience offered in person or virtually, designed to make accessibility approachable, practical, and engaging. Through interactive activities, collaborative challenges, and hands-on exploration, participants will discover simple strategies for creating more…
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Cristina Gillanders Published in The International Journal of Early Childhood
Educating Bilingual Children: A Scoping Review of International Research on Early Childhood Teacher Education and Professional Development [Read More]
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Faculty Candidate Presentation, Senior Instructor, SPSY– Dr. Emanual Pérez – Monday, June 22nd, 11:15 AM
Best Practices in Identifying Specific Learning Disabilities in Spanish–English Bilingual Students: A PSW Approach Monday, June 22nd, 2026 11:15am – 12:15pm Presentation and Q & A Location: LSC 1150 and/or Zoom Faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the public welcome! Presented by Dr. Emanual Pérez – candidate for Senior Instructor, School Psychology (SPSY) A…
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Faculty Candidate Presentation, Senior Instructor, SPSY– Dr. Mady Dalley – Monday, June 22nd, 2 PM
More Than Words: Working Collaboratively with Interpreters in Special Education Monday, June 22nd, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm Presentation and Q & A Location: LSC 1150 and/or Zoom Faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the public welcome! Presented by Dr. Mady Dalley – candidate for Senior Instructor, School Psychology (SPSY) A brief bio for Dr.…
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Dane Stickney Recently Published in Democracy & Education
Dane Stickney, assistant teaching professor in ASPIRE, recently published a piece in Democracy & Education. The article, which is an academic response piece, examines moves that teachers can make to veer toward democracy in these dark political times. [Read More]