College of Education and Human Development UMN

Thank you to the more than 200 educational professionals, clinical leaders, and policymakers who joined us on January 7 for our 2025 Policy Breakfast focused on the state of children’s mental health. The display of collective action left attendees inspired and motivated to continue driving changes that will positively impact children and families across the state. Read more about the event: https://loom.ly/DCDQYQ0

Share your expertise of the sport management field

Lecturer–Sport Management

We seek an individual with expertise in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses our sport management curriculum in at least two of the following areas: sport business/finance, diversity in sport, event and facility management, and sport law. Additional duties include advising graduate student capstones and thesis, supervising undergraduate research projects, and providing service to the department, college, and University.
Apply: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/366165

The Department of Education Is Meant to 'Advise and Assist' US Schools
November 29, 2024–MSN
Nicola Alexander, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Learn more: https://loom.ly/RuVl7QQ

Cold Weather Runs: Why Athletes Should Lace Up and Face the Chill
December 3, 2024–Yardbarker
Daniel Craighead, University of Minnesota School of Kinesiology

Learn more: https://loom.ly/PAGecEA

Cold Weather Runs: Why Athletes Should Lace Up and Face the Chill When the weather changes, some adjustments need to be made in workouts. Going outdoors with temperatures sinking is something no one wants to do, as they will opt to hit the treadmill as an alternate.

Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota
November 1, 2024–Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
Gresham Collom, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota The state’s four tribal colleges are participants in the North Star Promise program.

New Research Says the ‘Secret’ to the Mediterranean Diet Is Good Company
November 26, 2024–Food Network
Bill Doherty, University of Minnesota Dept. of Family Social Science
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New Research Says the ‘Secret’ to the Mediterranean Diet Is Good Company But what can you do if fitting in family meals is difficult, or you live alone?

Happy New Year, from CEHD!

Hmong-American Educators are Challenging Cultural Assimilation in Midwest Schools
November 25, 2024–Wisconsin Today
Bic Ngo, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Minnesota
Learn more: https://loom.ly/8qhUb1g

Police body cameras in Wisconsin, Lighthouse documentary, Hmong-American education As Madison's police chief is looking for approval for officers to begin wearing cameras, we check in on how they're being utilized elsewhere in Wisconsin. Then we learn about a new PBS Wisconsin documentary about the state's lighthouses. And we discuss efforts to reinforce Hmong culture in schools.

Can AI-Translated Text Messages Help Students? Some Minnesota Schools Think So.
November 29, 2024–Star Tribune
Panayiota Kendeou, UMN - Department of Educational Psychology
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Can AI-translated text messages help students? Some Minnesota schools think so. School districts are trying to balance accessibility and accuracy as they communicate with families in other languages with AI translations.

Scammed by Love
December 7, 2024–The Star
Marti DeLiema, UMN School of Social Work
Learn more: https://loom.ly/p6j6F3Y

Scammed by love WHEN Chris Mancinelli stepped into his late father’s home last summer, memories greeted him from the refrigerator door. Among crayon drawings from grandchildren and poolside family photos, one image stood out: Alexa Bliss, the professional wrestling star.

Stories of Immigrants from Northeast India: 'When I Can't Even Say My Own Name Because I Don't Know My Father's Language'
November 12, 2024–Vijesti
Martha Bigelow, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Minnesota
Read more: https://loom.ly/awv5s-o

Stories of immigrants from Northeast India: "When I can't even say my own name because I don't know my father's language" Jasinta's father taught her lots of English words - but, she says, he never taught me a single word of Bengali - and neither did I.

Does Project 2025 Eliminate IEPs? Not Explicitly, but Experts Are Wary
November 15, 2024–USA Today
Brian Abery, Institute on Community Integration
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Does Project 2025 eliminate IEPs? Not explicitly, but experts are wary Multiple experts told USA TODAY that Project 2025 would change how funding for IEPs is distributed and who is responsible for oversight.

Preschools Teach ‘Hardly Any Math,’ Even as Students Struggle in Later Grades
October 16, 2024–The 74
Michelle Mazzocco, UMN - Institute of Child Development

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Preschools Teach ‘Hardly Any Math’, Even as Students Struggle in Later Grades Math advocates say more early math, taught through play or games, can help students later.

How to Use the Heart Rate Zone Method to Maximize Your Workouts
October 28, 2024–Verywell Health
Anton Hesse, University of Minnesota School of Kinesiology

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How to Use the Heart Rate Zone Method to Maximize Your Workouts Heart rate zone training can help you monitor the intensity of your workouts to reach certain fitness goals.

Please join us on January 7 at McNamara Alumni Center for a discussion around the topic of The State of Children’s Mental Health in Minnesota. This Policy Breakfast will engage statewide and University leaders deeply knowledgeable and connected with this issue. RSVP: z.umn.edu/PolicyBreakfast

When Is It Safe for Your Child to Stay Home Alone? Expert Tips and State Laws Explained
November 12, 2024–Parents
Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare
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When Is It Safe for Your Child to Stay Home Alone? Expert Tips and State Laws Explained Your child may be ready for the responsibility of staying home alone—but is it legal in your state to leave them by themselves? Find out the laws in your state, including expert advice on how to safely leave them home alone.

See how a Child Development Laboratory School preschool teacher engages her students through their lived experience.
Read the story in the latest CEHD Connect: https://loom.ly/xWvVHpw

Culturally responsive practices in the early childhood classroom I grew up in Nigeria, a country with more than 500 languages and 300 ethnic groups. Coming from a family of six, I experienced both of my parents’ cultures and languages, which reflected the rich diversity of the country in terms of food...

See how two new projects are addressing K-12 mental health today while simultaneously preparing tomorrow’s professionals. Read the story in the latest CEHD Connect: https://loom.ly/Vqdavgk

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...