UVA School of Education & Human Development

09/04/2026

We see you, Professor Block! Go Hoos! 🧡💙

09/04/2026

How much should you trust AI with your nutrition?

UVA nutrition expert and registered dietitian Sibylle Kranz tested several popular AI-powered diet tracking apps to see how accurately they could analyze food and provide personalized recommendations.

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As millions of people turn to AI-powered nutrition tools, how much should they trust them? Registered dietitian and UVA researcher Sibylle Kranz explains how the technology can help people better understand and improve their diets.

09/03/2026

Last week, Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion in a landmark settlement, raising an important question for Virginia: How should those funds be invested?

In a new op-ed for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, UVA EHD’s Nancy Deutsch and colleagues make the case for using Virginia’s share to expand access to after-school and summer programs that foster positive youth development, alongside mental health supports.

"As educators, parents and developmental and clinical psychologists, we believe that the best way to use these funds is to invest in programs, activities and interventions known to promote healthy youth development," they wrote. "This includes both out-of-school time programs and mental health supports."

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Virginia’s $353 million share of the Meta settlement offers a once-in-a-generation chance to strengthen youth mental health by expanding after-school programs, increasing access to care, supporting families, and investing in

09/02/2026

Want better math and reading scores? Give kids more recess.

Schools have steadily reduced recess over the past two decades, often to make more room for academic instruction. But research suggests that strategy may be backfiring.

UVA School of Education and Human Development experts explain how breaks, physical activity, and unstructured play can support students’ learning, attention, memory, and social-emotional development.

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Over the past 20 years, recess has been disappearing from schools across the country — but there's a movement to bring it back. UVA education experts explain why.

09/01/2026

Faculty deserve a warm welcome back, too! 💙🧡

While many of our faculty spend the summer hard at work leading research, teaching courses, and preparing for the year ahead, it was wonderful to officially welcome our faculty to a new academic year at last week’s faculty kick-off.

08/28/2026

That’s better. 💙🧡

08/27/2026

There's no better way to start the year than gathering together!

Faculty, staff, students and families all came out to our annual Welcome Picnic to enjoy the festivities, catch up with friends and colleagues, and welcome new members of the EHD community.

Swipe for a few highlights from an afternoon that reminded us what makes this community so special.

08/25/2026

Join us in welcoming our newest undergraduate students!

The UVA School of Education and Human Development kicked off the new academic year with a chance for our newest undergraduate students to connect with one another, meet faculty and staff, explore resources, and hear a few words of wisdom from Dean Stephanie Rowley.

Plus popsicles in the courtyard to sweeten the start of the semester!

We’re so glad you’re here, Hoos! Here’s to a great year ahead.

08/25/2026

08/23/2026

Welcome, new graduate students!

We loved meeting some of our newest graduate students at Friday’s on-Grounds graduate orientation. We’re excited to welcome you to the UVA School of Education and Human Development community and can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish!