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New review from the University of Virginia; Teachers College, Columbia University; University of California-Irvine; and University of Delaware reveals varied impact of preschool programs on long-term school success.

Though children in Haiti face many challenges, anthropologist Diane Hoffman believes predominately western efforts to support them should center more elements of Haitian culture.

Youth-Nex and its researchers and staff were recognized for their leadership and scientific excellence in the field of positive youth development and adolescence research.

A first-generation student and child of immigrants, Luna Alazar believes deeply in the impact of quality education. She graduates with her bachelor’s degree in youth and social innovation and will begin her master’s in higher education at UVA EHD this summer.

Booren's was one of two ideas selected through the UVA Staff Senate's Hoos Making an Impact competition, which aims to boost efficiency and elevate staff success.

The School of Education and Human Development's kinesiology program hosted a Wheelchair Takeover: Paralympic Pick-Up event to raise awareness of sports and physical activities available on Grounds for people with disabilities.

With his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, Isaac Henderson will be the third generation in his family to graduate from the UVA School of Education and Human Development.

Kelli Bird and Ben Castleman authored a commentary discussing ways selective colleges and universities can increase the numbers of lower-income students.

Supported and inspired by her teachers as a child, Kyndall Foster hopes to pass on that experience to her future students. She is graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Education in elementary education.

UVA dietitian Sibylle Kranz shares with parents the latest research on seafood consumption and child growth.