Recent Articles by
Audrey Breen
September 27, 2022
An increasing number of preschool students are being suspended or expelled, especially Black boys. UVA researchers are examining why – and how to fix the system.
August 24, 2022
After years of debate, the FDA will allow hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter. That’s a good thing for the millions of adults who suffer some level of hearing loss, say UVA audiologists, but OTC devices are not for everybody.
May 04, 2022
A socially conscious student, Christopher Mathis is adding a Ph.D. in higher education to his law degree in the interest of systemic fairness.
May 02, 2022
The computer-based simulator provides hours of meaningful practice for UVA students training for a variety of professions in education and human development.
April 28, 2022
The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning and its partners have created a teaching approach that combines social smarts with academic ones.
March 08, 2022
Retiring School of Education and Human Development Dean Bob Pianta’s career researching teacher-student interactions turned into a key to unlock effective teaching.
January 14, 2022
Amanda Nguyen is examining the effectiveness of interventions designed to improve the mental well-being of conflict-affected populations, including mothers and veterans, in Bangladesh, Ukraine and Myanmar.
November 18, 2021
New research shows that camps and clubs effectively engaging students in STEM subjects are doing much more than providing a series of hands-on activities.
October 26, 2021
UVA School of Education and Human Development Dean Bob Pianta walks us through the myriad ways proposed investments in early childhood education could improve society as a whole.
September 23, 2021
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