College of Education and Human Development

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14 Year Study Finds No Evidence That Grade Retention Affects Student Success

In 2001, Dr. Jan Hughes, professor in the department of Educational Psychology, recruited 784 first grade students for an in-depth look at the complex issue of grade retention.

The study, known as Project Achieve, sought to answer the “ultimate” question: Does repeating a year of schooling make a student less...

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Rock and Roll Research: Grad Student Study Looks for Link Between Performances and Heart Rate

Music entertains people all around the world. Live music performances can affect an audience’s mood and energy levels and the performers, too. One study strives to learn more about the stressors professional musicians undergo before and during a live performance.

Exercise physiology graduate student Heather...

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Camp LIFE Celebrates 10th Anniversary and New Milestones

The College of Education and Human Development offers numerous opportunities and volunteer activities for pre-service teachers to explore related to their major. Camp LIFE, an inclusive camping opportunity for children with disabilities, is one opportunity where students can gain field experience in a unique setting,...

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Science Education Student Designs Earthquake Game for Disaster Recovery

With the recent earthquakes in California and Chile, disaster recovery is no fun at all. But thanks to a board game designed by science education doctoral student Abigail Perkins, communities may have a fun way to prepare for recovery after an earthquake.

Perkins was a graduate research assistant and coordinator...

Aggies Commit to Learning for a Lifetime

Our rapidly changing world needs people who are lifelong learners. Aggies Commit to Learning for a Lifetime is designed to create a culture that supports high-impact learning experiences and fosters student commitment to developing the knowledge, habits and skills needed to make an impact throughout their life, adapt to change and create new opportunities for themselves and others.

CEHD Student Highlight: Jodaisha Palmer

Jodaisha Palmer is a graduate student in Human Resource Development Masters Program. She enjoys the flexibility of the online program and the opportunities offered through the program like her internship with Comcast Sportsnet in Houston, TX.

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Vision and History

The College of Education and Human Development has proudly been transforming lives since it began. Faculty, staff and students remain firmly committed to enhancing education and health outcomes for all. Through teaching, research and outreach activities, the college strives to provide innovative...