SEHD Impact

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  • Cristina Gillanders Published in Child Trends DataBank

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    Dual Language Learners: Indicators of Child and Youth Well-Being “Nearly one in three U.S. children lives in a household where a language other than English is spoken. Dual language learners have the potential to excel in an increasingly diverse society. However, their academic achievement lags behind that of children whose only home language is English.”…

  • Professor Ester de Jong Selected as SEHD’s New Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs

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    “We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ester de Jong has accepted the associate dean of research and academic affairs position in the School of Education & Human Development (SEHD.) She served as an interim associate dean during the Spring 2025 semester and will begin her new role on July 1, 2025. In this position, she will oversee academic…

  • Siren Notification

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    Please note: TOMORROW, May 14th at 11 AM, Denver will conduct its All-Hazards Siren Test. This test helps ensure our outdoor warning system is working properly. Remember: It’s only a test. Sirens will sound for 3 minutes. No action is required.

  • SEHD Community Parents: Auraria Campus Early Learning Center Accepting Applications

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    The Auraria Campus Early Learning Center is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester. Families must pay the application fee and submit the form here by July 1, 2025. The ELC will notify families of the availability of a spot by July 10, 2025. Children will begin attending August 18, 2025. Enrollment applications are reviewed and prioritized…

  • Curriculum Committee Minutes (05/05/25)

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    Curriculum Committee Minutes   Date: May 5, 2025 Members: Jorge Chavez – co chair Troyann Gentile Andrea Laser – co chair Julia Mahfouz Dane Stickney   Staff: Shakira Anderson Shannon Hagerman (CPE)   GENERAL BUSINESS & REVIEW/DISCUSSIONS:   Review CC bylaws: The SEHD Bylaws committee is asking for the curriculum committee to review and update…

  • Young Writers Camps Hosted by The Denver Writing Project Coming to Auraria

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    The Denver Writing Project is excited to host Young Writers Camps throughout the Denver Metro Area in June and July. The flagship camp at Auraria Campus is June 9th – June 13th, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, for young writers entering grades 3 – 12. Click here to learn more about each of the camps and information about how to register.

  • Congratulations to the SEHD Faculty Award Excellence Award Winners!

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    Congratulations to the SEHD Faculty Award Excellence Award Winners! Excellence in Teaching – TT Faculty – campus awardee: Scott McLeod Excellence in Research & Creative Work – IRC Faculty – campus awardee: Rachel Stein Early Career Award for Excellence in Research: Erica Holyoke Excellence in Leadership and Service – IRC Faculty: Sam McNitt Excellence in Leadership and Service…

  • Heather Lynn Johnson Published in ZDM Mathematics Education

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    Advances in Task Design in Mathematics Education “Tasks and task design are central to the teaching and learning of mathematics. Task design has received considerable attention in the mathematics education research community, including topic study groups, themes to guide the study of task design, and calls for needed research directions. Employing a “tensions of intentions”…

  • SEHD End of Year Celebration

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    As previously announced, the SEHD End of Year Celebration will be held on Friday, May 16th from 4-7 pm at Central Park in Park Hill/Northeast Denver. EVERYONE (we mean that!) is invited to attend – ALL SEHD faculty, staff, and students as well as your family and friends. The planning committee (cc’d here) is planning this celebration as…

  • CU Tuition Assistance Benefit Now Open for Summer 2025

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    Dear colleagues, are you interested in taking a class this summer? Do you have dependents interested in taking a summer class? Summer 2025 applications are now open for the Tuition Assistance Benefit (TAB). This benefit provides you and your eligible dependents financial assistance for tuition on any University of Colorado campus. For more information please…