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Homework starts with home

University researchers, state agency leaders, and community stakeholders came together with funding from the University to form the HSWH-RP, co-directed by Eric Grumdahl (then deputy director of the Interagency Council on Homelessness), along with…

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Global classrooms

CEHD International Initiatives' International Faculty Residency Program supports faculty with placements at partner institutions abroad for short-term residencies, each tailored based on the needs of our global partners.

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A letter from the Dean: Fall 2025

Where has the summer gone? Wasn’t it a few days ago when we celebrated commencement and the end of another successful school year? A blink of an eye later and we are fully back in the swing of things.

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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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Connect Magazine Connect Magazine

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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A passion for education

As the chief operating officer at Twin Cities PBS (TPT), Amina Jaafar (BS ’05, PhD ’17) has a large portfolio. She provides oversight into such areas as strategic planning, human resources, events, marketing, and lifelong learning.

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The power of reflection

A new study by CEHD's Center for Early Education and Development is first to describe how reflective consultation works in child welfare field.

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ICD: A century of advancing developmental science

In 2025, the Institute of Child Development (ICD) celebrates its Centennial—a century of leading the field of developmental science and advancing discoveries that have improved children’s wellbeing across the world.

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This is why I give: Ann Masten

We’re all familiar with stories focused on overcoming adversity. Movies, books, and even LinkedIn posts frequently narrate how an individual beat the odds to win the big game, leave a troubled relationship, or start a business.

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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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