The findings contradict the rationale behind U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ efforts to promote and fund greater access to private schools, primarily through private school vouchers and other school choice plans.
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Amid the release earlier this spring of the Government Accountability Report and the Trump administration’s decision to revoke Obama-era guidelines around school discipline, there is national concern...
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How can preschool teachers curb disruptive behavior before it hinders learning? A new UVA study evaluates the effectiveness of data-driven video consultation on teaching strategies.
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- Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning
UVA’s Athletic Training program has been an innovator in its field since day one. As the program debuts a new degree, its leaders are determined to maintain the program’s standard of excellence.
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- Kinesiology
Tanya Evans, a neuroscientist who recently joined the faculty of the Curry School of Education, works at the intersection of education and neuroscience, studying brain data to understand how children learn.
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In February another sadly familiar school shooting took place, this time at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Three School of Education and Human Development faculty members, whose research points to effective ways to make schools safe environments where students can thrive, have spoken up about what we can do moving forward.
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Growing coalition of national education organizations sign onto eight-point violence prevention plan.
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In the wake of the mass murder at a Florida high school, some suggest training and arming teachers with firearms will deter attacks. UVA associate professor Patricia Jennings, an expert in teacher stress, shares her views.
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Diagnosing autism promptly can make a huge difference in a child’s development, but it may be challenging for some families to find a professional qualified to do so. A new approach being developed with the help of a UVA expert is helping broaden that pool.
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- Supporting Transformative Autism Research
Learn how the program, 20 years old this year, connects female undergraduates with middle school girls to help navigate the sometimes-rocky transition from elementary school.