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Family systems and relationships play a significant role in individual growth and development throughout the lifespan, but Jonathon Beckmeyer maintains that these contexts can also play a role in individual health and well-being.

With academic instruction largely migrating to a virtual format this fall, there is a greater opportunity than ever before to find ways to measure student engagement in their coursework. According to John Campbell, an expert in the use of data analytics to gauge student success, online instructors can look for certain warning signs for students who may be at risk.

To meet the needs of parents and caregivers are who navigating the new realities of remote learning in an ever-changing educational landscape, the WVU College of Education and Human Services and the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative have partnered to produce a series of videos to address relevant topics around online learning.  

Many of us – approximately 80 percent of the U.S. population – have at least one sibling. This means that many of us have experienced the fighting and friendship that sibling bonds can cultivate. Research shows that while these relationships can create conflict, they can also foster skill development.

In the United States, more than 20 percent of individuals are bilingual, and the majority of the global population is bilingual. Despite this large group of individuals who speak more than one language, there is little clinical research about how to treat bilingual or multilingual individuals who have speech and language disorders.

Research shows that when children are given the option to read a non-fiction book or a fiction book, they are more likely to choose the non-fiction book. But according to Courtney Shimek, teachers aren’t often comfortable engaging children with non-fiction texts.

Each year, the WVU College of Education and Human Services recognizes its students for their outstanding achievements both in and outside of the classroom. For the 2019-2020 academic year, the College has named three graduating undergraduates as recipients of the William G. Monahan Award and seven students as recipients of Outstanding Student Awards.

In uncertain times, professional school counselors provide critical support for students facing a variety of challenges in their homes and schools. To continue to support the profession with highly qualified school counselors, the College of Education and Human Services will welcome Rawn Boulden as an assistant professor this fall.

With the recent increases in demand for individuals entering STEM professions, it’s more important than ever for children of all ages to have STEM teachers with strong backgrounds in STEM pedagogy.

The WVU College of Education and Human Services has named two long-time faculty members as Chester E. and Helen B. Derrick Endowed Professors. Reagan Curtis, professor in the Department of Learning Sciences and Human Development, was named the Chester E. and Helen B. Derrick CEHS Endowed Professor. Sam F. Stack, Jr., professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies, was named the Chester E. and Helen B. Derrick Teacher Education Endowed Professor.

During a time of transition and uncertainty, two experienced West Virginia University administrators currently serving as interim deans will be given extended appointments to continue their service to their colleges. See the announcement on WVUToday

The WVU College of Education and Human Services and the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences have announced the first recipients of the CEHS-CPASS Collaborative Research Internal Grants.

The College of Education and Human Services will virtually celebrate WVU Research Week from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. As part of the week’s events, the College has transitioned its faculty research poster displays originally intended for Allen Hall to Virtual Hallways on the CEHS website. To visit the Virtual Hallways and learn more about CEHS research, visit:  https://cehs.wvu.edu/research/virtual-hallway

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Businesses and schools across the United States have shut their doors indefinitely, and the news cycle is dominated by stories of the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching economic and social impacts. Though adults are bearing the brunt of the anxiety and stress, children are not immune to the emotional and psychological effects of these uncertain times.

February is Black History Month, and in social studies classrooms throughout the United States, it may be the only time of the year when students are exposed to diverse histories. CEHS experts in social studies education, Tiffany Mitchell Patterson and Natasha Murray-Everett, hope to change that.

Each February, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) celebrates National School Counseling Week. During this week, schools through the United States celebrate the work of all professional school counselors who assist in making schools better places for students.

This Wednesday, the Department of Learning Sciences and Human Development will host their first Brown Bag Luncheon of the semester from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in 700A Allen Hall. The topic of this luncheon is Graduate Student Research Presentations. A panel of graduate students will share their research journeys, such as the ups and downs, what led them to this point, and what they wish they had known. All graduate students across all programs are welcome to attend. Questions should be directed to Cathy Garner at clgarner@mix.wvu.edu or Megan Mikesell at mesamples@mix.wvu.edu.

Allison Swan Dagen, professor and Literacy Education Graduate Program coordinator is a co-editor of a new book released this week. "Best Practices of Literacy Leaders: Keys to School Improvement, 2nd edition," brings together key researchers in the literacy education field and serves as a guide for advocating and supporting literacy leadership in PreK-12 schools. Additionally, the content of this volume is foregrounded the International Literacy Association's Standards for Literacy Professionals 2017. Best Practices of Literacy Leaders is a joint publication of Guilford Press and the International Literacy Association.

Assistant Professor of Social Studies, Tiffany Mitchell Patterson, Ph.D., writes about Reconstruction for The Conversation.

Nominations for the CEHS Outstanding Teaching Award are now open and will be available through Friday, Jan. 31. Please encourage your students to nominate an eligible full-time faculty member for the award. Full details and the nomination form can be found by clicking the link below.