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Congrats to alumna Caroline Silvera & doctoral student Aria Willis on receiving Fulbright awards! 🌍👏 They’re among 20 UVA students & recent grads chosen this year to teach, study, or research abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
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UVA is a top Fulbright producer with 20 awards
University of Virginia students and alumni are spread across the globe, teaching and learning as Fulbright Scholars.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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How does evidence become policy?

At EdPolicyWorks — a partnership between @uvaehd.bsky.social & @uvabatten.bsky.social — students learn directly from education policymakers working to put research into action. Director Allison Atteberry on why this matters: education.virginia.edu/news-stories...
Q&A: Connecting Research to Education Policy
The EdPolicyWorks research center is creating opportunities for students to hear how research impacts policy in the real world.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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UVA EHD professors James Soland and Mandy Rispoli are advancing autism research in Kenya and bringing powerful lessons back to the U.S. In a new op-ed for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, they share why global research matters & caution against the politicization of science. richmond.com/opinion/colu...
What Virginia families lose when research funding becomes politicized | Guest column
Vanishing clinical programs in Kenya are a sign of America’s wavering commitment to autism — and to medical science — at home and abroad, these columnists write. If research decisions and support shif...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Debates over the "right" way to teach math are heating up. “It troubles me, in part because I think it’s reinforcing this idea of camps instead of providing shared understandings in service of supporting kids," says UVA EHD's Julie Cohen.

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Debates Over Math Teaching Are Heating Up. They Could Affect Classrooms
A controversial new movement promoting the "science of math" has come into the math establishment's crosshairs.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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We're proud to share that the UVA School of Education and Human Development has been ranked No. 5 nationally among online graduate schools of education by U.S. News and World Report, up 4 spots from last year. Congrats to our faculty, staff, and students!
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UVA School of Education and Human Development Earns Top Five National Ranking for Online Programs
The school tied for fifth place in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings of online graduate education programs, up four spots from last year.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Preparing to be snowed in with kids or teens? ❄️UVA EHD scholars share ideas for turning unexpected days at home into moments of learning and connection — from embracing boredom to talking tech with teens.
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Snow Day Inspiration for Learning, Play and Connection
UVA expert tips can help turn unexpected days at home into opportunities for connection and learning for kids and teens.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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We’re excited to announce that associate professor Katrina Debnam has been named the next director of Youth-Nex! As director, she will lead efforts to expand and apply the science of positive youth development across research and initiatives.

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Katrina Debnam Named Next Director of Youth-Nex Research Center
Katrina Debnam has been appointed the next director of Youth-Nex, a research center at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Why does time seem to fly as we get older? UVA School of Education and Human Development professor Jamie Jirout explains how routine and efficiency shape our perception of time — and what we can do to slow it down. ⏳

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Attention, presence and why time flies, according to a UVA researcher
New research from the University of Virginia explains why time can feel like it speeds up as people get older.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Congratulations to Assistant Professor Kazlin Mason, a recipient of the SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award! Designated a “rising star,” Mason is recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service across Virginia higher education. Read more: education.virginia.edu/news-stories...
Professor Kazlin Mason Among Recipients of Virginia's Top Faculty Honors
Mason is among 12 statewide award recipients that recognize faculty who exemplify the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Seven UVA scholars again earned spots on the Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings: Carol Tomlinson, Bob Pianta, Sarah Turner, Jim Wyckoff, Daphna Bassok, Derrick Alridge, and Daniel Willingham. Congratulations on this national honor! ow.ly/Thxn50XYcJR
News in Brief: Seven UVA Education Scholars Remain on National ‘Most Influential’ Rankings
The professors are included in Education Week’s annual ranking of the top 200 university-based education scholars in the United States.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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With funding from the competitive NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship, doctoral student Jessica Smith will investigate whether autism screenings at regular pediatrician check-ups lead to earlier diagnosis.

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Post-Katrina New Orleans Inspired This UVA Student’s Mission
The National Institutes of Health is backing doctoral student Jessica Smith’s commitment to improve access to specialty care.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Congratulations to Peter Sheras, clinical psychologist and Professor Emeritus at UVA EHD, on receiving the 2025 Alfred M. Wellner Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to health service psychology! 👏

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Dr. Peter Sheras Named Winner of 2025 Wellner Award
The Wellner awards, offered for research and practice, are the highest honors bestowed by the National Register.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Why does time feel like it speeds up as we get older?

Professor Jamie Jirout explains that routine leads to predictability, which can make time feel like it’s flying by.

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Q&A: Why Does Time Go By So Fast and How Can We Slow it Down?
It’s not your imagination: Time feels like it speeds up as we age. But there are things you can do to make it seem to slow down.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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At the Fried Center for the Advancement of Potential, kinesiology undergraduates provide one-on-one functional exercise care to clients — paid clinical work typically reserved for graduate students or licensed professionals. education.virginia.edu/news-stories...
Students Get Hands-on Clinical Experience Before Graduate School
Student interns provide one-on-one functional exercise care to clients through paid internships at UVA’s Fried Center.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Want students to gain math confidence? Celebrate their mistakes.

UVA EHD’s Wendy Amato shares six practical ways teachers can use student errors to deepen understanding — and build confidence.

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Want Students to Gain Math Confidence? Celebrate Their Mistakes (Opinion)
A veteran educator shares six ways student errors can reshape how math is taught and experienced.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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"The field of education evaluation research is in turmoil," says UVA EHD's @jsoland.bsky.social. "Like most crises, this one should not go to waste." In a recent op-ed for @brookings.edu, Soland argues for a more expansive approach to studying what works in education. ow.ly/kg5i50XLEfR
Op-Ed: A More Expansive Approach to Studying What Works in Education
Associate ProfessorJim Soland writes about the current challenges and opportunities in education evaluation research in this piece he wrote for Brookings.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Heading into the holiday break with little ones? 🎁
UVA EHD’s Amanda Williford shares how just 10 minutes of child-led play a day can strengthen relationships and build understanding.

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10 Minutes of Play Can Create Holiday Joy
A simple relationship-building technique we originally shared during the pandemic can also make a positive impact for families at home during the winter break.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Doctoral candidate Danielle Waterfield received national recognition for her leadership in special education advocacy, and her IES research article was named one of
@edutopia.org's "10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025."🎉

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Student Spotlight: Doctoral Candidate and Advocate Danielle Waterfield
UVA EHD doctoral candidate Danielle Waterfield has been recognized nationally for her leadership in advancing special education policy and advocacy.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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The sugarplums are still dancing in our heads after last week’s holiday gathering & gingerbread house contest! Congrats to our winning teams — and thanks to everyone who brought creativity (and candy dragons!) to this beloved tradition.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Huge congratulations to alum and current master’s student Khaliah Purvis on being named Teacher of the Year at @PHSchoolACPS — in just her third year in the classroom! We’re so proud of you, Khaliah! 🎉🍎
Person holding a framed certificate in a school hallway with colorful floor tiles and other people in the background. Clear acrylic award shaped like a pentagon with an apple icon and text honoring Ms. Khaliah Purvis as Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026 at Patrick Henry K-8 School.
December 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to Associate Professor Laura Rogers on receiving the UCEA 2025 Jack A. Culbertson Early Career Award! This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of educational leadership.
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News in Brief: Laura Rogers Honored with Early Career Award
The annual award from the University Council for Education Administration honors a junior professor’s contributions to educational leadership.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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“There’s nothing that can reverse brain aging — you can only slow the rate of it.” Associate Professor Siddhartha Angadi discussed how exercise & reducing visceral fat can help maintain a younger-looking brain in a recent NBC News article: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
People with more muscle mass and less visceral fat have younger brains, study finds
Strength training can be protective against cognitive decline.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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What happens when people who disagree actually talk? Associate Professor Rachel Wahl shares a powerful story on the When We Disagree podcast that shows how conversations leave lasting impacts, even when we don’t expect them to. Listen here: education.virginia.edu/news-stories...
News in Brief: Rachel Wahl Discusses Dialogue on the ‘When We Disagree’ Podcast
Wahl shares a specific story of two individuals with differing opinions who participated in dialogue and what it illustrates about her scholarship.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Grateful today and every day for our UVA EHD community. 🧡 💙

Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving! #wahoowa
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November 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Congratulations to Catherine Bradshaw, University Professor and senior associate dean for research, on receiving a 2025 Alumni of Distinction Award from the University of Georgia Graduate School! Honorees are recognized for exceptional career accomplishments and community impact. ow.ly/XHI850XxKvN
Graduate School honors six outstanding alumni - UGA Today
Alumni honored for their achievements and contributions to their communities.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM