Removing barriers and building community
CJ Jones peered into the audience and said, knowingly, “If you think about it, Deaf individuals have to work twice as hard” as hearing people.
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Reimagining education in the age of AI
AugmentED is a part of the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF), a national nonprofit launched in 2021.
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Celebrating ASL and Deaf culture with Visual Vernacular
The University of Minnesota’s ASL Program and CEHD’s Deaf Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force hosted an entertaining evening event featuring Justin Perez, a performance artist and educator known for his use of Visual Vernacular.
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International faculty, diverse perspectives
International faculty have expanded our understanding of the world. They bring expertise, diverse teaching methods, and global mindsets to our intellectual communities.
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CEHD Connect Magazine is published in print three times a year and online by the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.
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It takes a community
For most of my life, I have felt like an outsider looking in. I have battled with anxiety and depression, come from a family of divorced parents, and was bullied throughout school.
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Innovating mental health support in schools
Amid the rising tide of mental health challenges in K-12 schools, schools across the nation are grappling with how to provide effective support...
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Reflecting on Cambodia
In January 2024, nine CEHD faculty traveled to Southeast Asia to learn and engage with partners in the Kingdom of Cambodia. International Faculty Delegations are part of recent efforts by the Office of International Initiatives to promote cultural...
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A vision for all students (and teachers)
In March 2019, Michael Rodriguez, associate dean for undergraduate education, diversity, and international initiatives, received an urgent call from R. T. Rybak. The former Minneapolis mayor, now president and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation...
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Toward a more equitable school system
When she was younger, Annie Christenson (MA ’19, EdS ’20) rarely spoke up during classroom discussions. “During conferences, my teachers would tell my mother, ‘We really wish she’d share her thoughts more often,’” she says.
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