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  • Nancy Leech, Carolyn Haug, and Two Alumni Published in Research in the Schools

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    Nancy Leech, Carolyn Haug, and two alumni from the REM program, Chen Zong and Miriam Howland Cummings, published an article in Research in the Schools. Zong, C., Howland Cummings, M., Haug, C. A., & Leech, N. L. (2025). Do negatively worded questions impact survey results? Survey wording effects in the Core Self-Evaluations Scale. Research in the Schools, 28(1),…

  • Honoring Alfredo Gallegos

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    At a special luncheon, Alfredo Gallegos, NxtGEN Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, was honored and celebrated for his outstanding achievements and remarkable contributions as he transitions from his role in the School of Education & Human Development. The event featured heartfelt dedications, delicious food, and the surprise appearance of mustaches lit up the room. Alfredo was…

  • Research Support Opportunity

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    The Office of Research Services (ORS) has availability this summer to meet one-on-one with faculty to explore funding opportunities or provide feedback on proposal narratives. Please email researchservices@ucdenver.eduto book a funding consultation directly with ORS. When you have identified a funding opportunity, please contact Sophie Eggert through this Formstack SEHD Grants Team Pre-Award Request – Formstackfor assistance…

  • Courtney Donovan and Robert (Bud) Talbot Published in the International Journal of Education in Mathematics Science and Technology

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    A Rasch Analysis of the Self-determination, Purpose, Identity, and Engagement in Science (SPIRES) Survey: Instrument Validation and Recommendations “The purpose of the present study was to perform a cross-validation of an existing measure of science students’ motivational traits using the Rasch modeling approach. The validity of the Self-determination, Purpose, Identity, and Engagement in Science (SPIRES)…

  • Dr. Jarrod S. Hanson, Awarded Assistant Teaching Professor Emeritus Posthumously

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    With the support of the Provost and the Dean of the School of Education & Human Development, we’re pleased to announce that Dr. Jarrod S. Hanson has been awarded the title of Assistant Teaching Professor Emeritus posthumously, effective January 26, 2025. We are grateful for his 11 years of outstanding contributions to the university, his…

  • Nancy Leech and Elizabeth Steed Published in the Journal of Early Intervention

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    Early Childhood Teachers’ Use of Pyramid Model Practices “Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and the Pyramid Model are tiered frameworks of recommended prevention, teaching, and intervention practices used to promote children’s social emotional development and behavioral health. The present study reports results from a survey of 155 early childhood teachers in preschool through third-grade…

  • Robin Brandehoff Published in Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Journal

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    Rooted in Love and Solidarity: Student Encampments for a Popular University “In the fall academic semester of 2023, universities across the nation saw a swell of student encampments asking for a divestment of university funds from Israel and its military operations (Reeve, 2023). These encampments have incited arrests of students, faculty, and community members; violent…

  • Bobby Knurek Dissertation Defense on June 17

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    Bobby Knurek will defend his dissertation on Tuesday, June 17th at 11:00. We welcome you to attend. Please email Bobby (robert.knurek@ucdenver.edu) for a zoom link.

  • U.S. Department of Education – May 2025 Newsletter

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    Featured in this edition: Message from the Secretary Wins of the Month May Action Timeline A New Chapter in Department Grantmaking Priorities Cabinet Secretaries Mark Teacher Appreciation Week News from the States Homeroom Blog: The FAFSA® Form is Working—and Getting Better Every Day Submit Your Nomination by June 2! Click here to read the newsletter

  • Welcome Jhas Cooper-Moore

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    We extend a big welcome to Jhas Cooper-Moore who begins her role as administrative assistant on Monday, June 9th. She will support Dean Marvin Lynn and Shannon Hagerman and will report to JáNet Hurt. Jhas earned a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from CSU. Previously, she worked as an assistant director of programming…