Equity, Inclusion and Race Related Articles
Researchers Expand Effort To Improve Advising With $2.4M Award
UVA researchers are studying how college prep programs help students succeed by developing their “learning mindset.”
Researchers Explore Black Girls’ Romantic Relationships with Hope of Preventing Dating Violence
In an effort to reduce rates of intimate partner violence, researchers are exploring the influences and contexts of romantic relationships for Black girls.
Student Profile: Sean McDonald, Special Education
For soon-to-be triple ’Hoo Sean McDonald, growth has come from marrying his ambition with his passion: supporting adolescent learners in special education.
LaRon Scott Named Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
LaRon A. Scott, associate professor of education, has been appointed the associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion at the UVA School of Education and Human Development.
Pre-Pandemic Evidence Can Help Meet Current Student Needs
High-dosage tutoring, an evidence-based tool used in successful school turnarounds, can increase students’ pandemic-related limited learning gains.
Researchers Awarded $5.7M by the Institute of Education Sciences
With four new grants, researchers from the School of Education and Human Development will be examining a range of topics including full-day pre-kindergarten and cultural and racial equity.
Reimagining the Undergraduate Summer Research Program
When UVA EHD set out to rethink its summer research program post-COVID, leaders were determined to create an inclusive and supportive experience for students.
Student Profile: Kim Wilkens, Curriculum & Instruction
Driven by a passion for uplifting women and girls in tech, Kim Wilkens has built a thriving career as a teacher, nonprofit leader, and community advocate. Earning her doctorate at UVA is helping her take her passion to the next level.
Class of 2022: Emma Otremba
Emma is from Pierz, Minnesota, and is graduating with a master’s degree in Educational Psychology-Applied Developmental Science.
Class of 2022: Antonio Brodie, Jr.
Antonio Brodie Jr. is looking to make his mark in both the education and business sectors by working on critical projects with African American stakeholders in mind.
Debunking the “Model Minority” Myth: Julie J. Park Delivers 2022 Ridley Lecture
The professor and author of “Race on Campus: Debunking Myths with Data” spoke to the UVA EHD community about the complexity of the Asian-American community.
Teachers in the Movement, Leaders in the Making
A seminar held during UVA’s biennial Black Alumni Weekend spotlighted three education leaders and UVA EHD alumni, kicking off a wider effort to build community among the School’s alumni of color.
Charlottesville Partnership Pioneers New Model for Teaching Computer Science
Teachers, school administrators, researchers and nonprofit leaders in Charlottesville are working together to build a model for how to improve computer science education in elementary schools.
When Middle Schoolers Collaborate in Language Diverse Classrooms, All Students Benefit
New findings from Youth-Nex researchers suggest that peer collaboration across language backgrounds is linked to better participation in middle school classrooms and learning for all students.
More Than Words: Oral Storytelling Project Brings Black History to Life
Oral storytelling is a significant part of Black history in America. A UVA project is keeping the oral tradition alive for a new generation of teachers and students.
UVA Partnership for Leaders in Education Webinar Advances Work in Educational Equity
UVA Law Professor Kimberly Robinson and Louisiana’s Caddo Parrish Public Schools Superintendent Lamar Goree offer insights.
Q&A: Wahl Takes Reins as Social Foundations Program Coordinator
Rachel Wahl shares how taking a step back and asking important questions is critical to the work of improving education and human development.
Inspired by Her Cousin, Student Brings Adaptive Rugby to Charlottesville
Alexis Ward, a graduate student in the School of Education and Human Development, has been working to improve the lives of people with disabilities ever since she was a kid.
Supporting Hispanic Families Impacted by Autism
During this fall's Hispanic Heritage Month the team of researchers at the UVA Supporting Transformative Autism Research (STAR) initiative is working to highlight the increasing need for diagnostic and support resources for Hispanic families impacted by autism.
UVA EHD Launches New Speaker Series: Centering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education
The UVA School of Education and Human Development is launching a new series to bring in speakers who are both scholars of DEI in higher education as well as leaders in implementing initiatives to advance DEI.