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A passion for mentoring underrepresented minority students
-As a young, African American woman pursuing her education at a predominantly white institution, Dr. Rhonda Fowler did not see many people that looked like her. She credits her several mentors with pushing and encouraging her to succeed in this environment.
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2020 Dean’s Roundtable Honorees Announced
-The College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University is virtually honoring 36 transformational leaders as part of the 2020 Dean’s Roundtable.
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50th Anniversary Gala and Dean’s Roundtable canceled
-The college’s 50th Anniversary Gala and Dean’s Roundtable have been canceled.
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Dr. Susan Bloomfield retires after 27 years
-Dr. Susan Bloomfield, professor and associate dean for research, is retiring this summer after 27 years at Texas A&M.
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Remembering Dr. Michael Duffy
-Dr. Michael Duffy, professor emeritus in the Department of Educational Psychology, passed away on May 10, surrounded by his family at home.
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International research continues online during COVID-19
-When the COVID-19 pandemic started in China, Dr. Fuhui Tong, professor and associate director of CRDLLA, did not want that research to stop.
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Jane Stallings Student Service Award recipients announced
-The award recognizes outstanding senior education undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional service and commitment to the teaching profession.
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Supporting Teachers in the Face of COVID-19 through Virtual Professional Learning Communities
-During COVID-19, the Education Leadership Research Center has been working to increase collaboration between coaches, mentors, and educators virtually.
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3 faculty named AFS Award recipients
-Three faculty in the College of Education and Human Development are honored as 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award recipients from the Association of Former Students, one of the university’s highest professional honors.
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CEHD faculty develop online video resources for parents
-Dr. Kay Wijekumar, professor and director of the Center for Urban School Partnerships in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, established a series of online videos for students.
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Best practices for online teaching amid COVID-19
-With minimal notice, face-to-face classes were forced to move to online formats in schools and universities across the country due to COVID-19. Online education experts Dr. Christine Mark and Dr. Jere Liu offer best practices and tips for instructors to make their online courses more successful.
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Education Abroad plans halted by COVID-19
-Dr. Monica Vasquez Neshyba, clinical assistant professor in TLAC, spent the first part of this semester working with her students on an Education Abroad trip to Italy.
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Serving Texas and beyond through virtual professional development
-The Education Leadership Research Center and the Center for Research and Development in Dual Language and Literacy Acquisition has been providing virtual professional development since 2013, and is ready to serve the needs of educators and parents in Texas and worldwide.
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Q&A: Integrating physical activity into distance education
-In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, online lessons and homeschooling are the new normal in education. How does physical activity fit into this new mode of learning?
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The field of Special Education’s struggles amid a pandemic
-School districts are trying to identify ways to support children with disabilities outside of the classroom.
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The new frontier: K-12 education policy amid COVID-19
-In this unprecedented time of school closures and stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus, schools are grappling with how to transition to distance learning. Educational policy expert Dr. Daniel Bowen explains how this is affecting the education landscape.
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The role of parents in a child’s obesity risk
-Dr. Jeffrey Liew, professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, and Dr. Ledric Sherman, assistant professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, have both looked into the role of parents in their children’s dietary practices.
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How COVID-19 affects older adults and how they can protect themselves
-People aged 65 or older are considered high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Growth hormone alters brain structure and combats traumatic brain injury symptoms
-Traumatic brain injuries result in death and disability in thousands of Americans each year. The effects of these injuries can linger on long after the initial trauma.
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A Legacy of Education at Texas A&M
-Irma Alvarado graduated in 1970 with a bachelor’s in education. She is known as one of the first Hispanic female graduates of Texas A&M. Now, she is focused on using that education to inspire others.
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CEHD and College of Medicine receive $1.7M for work in schools
-13 health-related colleges and universities across the state will address mental health challenges and work to improve the mental health care system for children in Texas.
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Educational resources for your children
-Faculty in the College of Education and Human Development are working to gather resources for students to stay academically engaged.
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Talking to your children about COVID-19
-Dr. Krystal Simmons, clinical associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, studies school psychology and counseling. We spoke with her for advice on how to speak with your children during a public crisis such as COVID-19.
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CEHD Programs Climb in New Rankings
-Graduate programs in the College of Education and Human Development are gaining more respect across the country. Four are considered in the top tier of graduate education according to the 2021 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings.
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How career interruptions affect women
-Career interruptions happen. Job changes, unemployment and injury are all examples of expected or unexpected pauses in a person’s career. For women, career interruptions happen at a much higher rate, most commonly due to child-rearing.
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