The researchers “would like people to know that fat can be fit, and that fit and healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes.”
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Professors Micah Mazurek and Beth Ellen Davis will lead the new program designed to improve the health and well-being of affected children, especially in rural and underserved areas.
August 10, 2021
A UVA kinesiology professor explains why the presence of certified athletic trainers significantly affects collegiate student-athletes’ concussion recovery time.
August 02, 2021
Pianta’s strategic vision as dean resulted in a remarkable expansion of academic offerings, research and partnerships during his 14-year tenure.
June 23, 2021
Two UVA education researchers say schools are going to have to be attuned to students’ social, emotional and mental health needs as they return to school.
May 25, 2021
Researchers studying the impact of disrupted formal learning in American students due to immigration status, chronic health problems or other reasons, offer insight into what comes next for post-COVID education.
April 08, 2021
A new partnership between the School of Education and Human Development and students at the UVA School of Law supports educational leaders as they work to connect their efforts to larger policy initiatives and current research.
March 24, 2021
Robert Pianta was elected alongside 21 other scholars who “are leading researchers and educators with wide-ranging expertise.”
February 09, 2021
Where have all the students gone? How many are missing? Bob Pianta, dean of the School of Education and Human Development, is among those seeking to tackle these questions and more.
January 14, 2021
A team of faculty and students from the School of Education and Human Development worked with practicing educators to launch a new online resource hub, “Educating for Democracy.”