College of Education and Human Development

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Research

Exploring the impact of sport

CEHD faculty are pioneering groundbreaking research on how sport can improve athlete well-being, promote gender equality in media, empower underserved athletes, and create positive global impact.

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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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Game plan for greatness

CEHD is shaping athletic science and leadership with innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and a shared commitment to shaping future leaders in athletics, health, and education.

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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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Advancing language and literacy

On May 24, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act into law. Its ambitious goal is to have every child reading at or above grade level every year.

Equitable development for all children

Norwood Glaspie has always been curious about how children acquire and process information, how they learn from their social environments, and how social and cognitive factors interact in shaping their development.