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#EdTerps are tackling today's grand challenges. From shaping education policy to transforming classrooms to improving mental health, we’re making a real impact.

See how we’re contributing to a more equitable and just future for all: https://t.co/BGjFqwlAkL

#EdTerpsforGood

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Congrats to EdTerps Fengfeng Ke and David Weintrop, who received seed grants to fund #AI research. Ke will develop an AI model to trace social and agency development in autistic teens, and Weintrop will study how to help undergrads use GenAI responsibly.
https://t.co/XwcVDOUn24

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Congratulations to EdTerps Amy Green, Jioni Lewis, Veronica Kang and Sehrish Shikarpurya, who are collaborating on three of the 11 interdisciplinary research projects funded by UMD’s Grand Challenges Grants 2.0.

Learn more at https://t.co/b2kwNpghoZ.

#EdTerpsForGood

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In Literacy Today, Assistant Professor Reka C. Barton and David Burroughs explore craftivism and its role in literacy, activism and social justice: https://t.co/1nOoqmhXBz

#EdTerpsforGood

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#ToyStory5 explores tech’s role in children’s lives. In this episode of EdTerps Explain, Assistant Professor Rachel Romeo discusses how tech affects child development. Her takeaway: Screens are ok as long as they don't completely replace social interaction with adults and peers.

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In @The74, EdTerp developmental cognitive neuroscientists Rachel Romeo and Ellen Roche warn that #AI toys may hinder young kids’ development.

“Development is…about presence, something an AI model can never and will never be able to provide.”

Read more: https://t.co/cyib8lQzZT.

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Assistant Professor Kerry Alexander joined Office Hours to share strategies for conducting effective writing conferences. She outlines four key tips educators can use to manage larger classroom sizes and maintain productive instruction: https://t.co/HWGyFl8nTI.

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TerpsEXCEED is featured on Think Inclusive, a podcast from the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education. Alums, peer mentors and program leaders discuss how the program is creating opportunities and belonging for students with intellectual disabilities: https://t.co/OhIbIMKtcl

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In the first Central Office Leadership Academy (COLA), led by @CEii_UMD, teams from 4 Maryland school districts spent 6 months developing as leaders and addressing problems of practice. COLA is a core part of CEii’s new UMD School Improvement Network. https://t.co/Dkph178pgi

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After working for the U.S. Forest Service, Rachel Bayer ’04, M.Ed. ’26, found a new path in the classroom.

@CNSmd spoke with Bayer about her career transition into the education field.

“Teaching is service. It’s just a different type of service.”

https://t.co/8MNPlBOkuu

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EdTerps are leveraging their expertise, passion and caring to shape education policy across the state of Maryland and the nation–on issues including civic education, school evaluation processes, literacy, disability rights and federal student aid. https://t.co/tF9HEsYT81

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Congratulations to Olivia Avelar Nunez ’27 and Misty Kaletenyk ’27, the 2026 recipients of the Elaine Johnson Coates ’59 Scholarship. https://t.co/t2yNp1kkIK #EdTerpsForGood

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We’re proud to celebrate longtime #UMD leader and @UMDCollegeofEd alum Marsha Guenzler-Stevens Ph.D. '93 on her retirement.

Congrats, Dr. Guenzler-Stevens. Thank you for the decades of care, leadership and love you’ve shared with the campus community.

https://t.co/77sIWcebYA

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“Middle school is a tough transitional time for kids and teachers.”

Professor Jade Wexler shared why James Patterson’s new $10 million investment in adolescent literacy is such a big step forward for the field.

Via Publishers Weekly: https://t.co/vgqfqw7VpM

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At “Who Has the Power?”, a recent event co-sponsored by the Maryland Democracy Initiative and the College of Education, speakers examined the Constitution’s first three articles and how constitutional principles have shaped democracy over time. https://t.co/gynycC1CA6

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor Jimena Cosso, who was named a National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. The fellowship recognizes some of the nation’s most exceptional early-career scholars. https://t.co/8GsjOqxHau. @NAEduc @Spencer_Fdn

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Associate Professor Jing Liu shares three ways educators can use AI to support instruction, in this edition of Office Hours.

Watch now: https://t.co/NWUiZCgYzU

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Tonight we celebrate our graduating Terps’ years of achievements and countless memories made along the way!

Everything you need to know for the main ceremony: https://t.co/ByGhLjdvsV

Can’t make it? Check out our livestream: https://t.co/O253YinItK #UMDGrad🎓

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Congratulations to the newest #EdTerp graduates 🎓

We celebrate your hard work, resilience and commitment to making a difference in schools and communities everywhere. We can’t wait to see what you do next.

#UMDGrad

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Associate Professor Sarah McGrew co-leads one of 11 projects that received Broader Impact Awards from @trails_ai. With @MorganStateU, she will help middle and high school social studies teachers develop lessons on critically evaluating AI-generated text and media.

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TRAILS is launching 11 Broader Impact Awards to expand access to trustworthy AI. These grants—up to $25K apiece—support projects @UofMaryland, @MorganStateU and @GWtweets to empower diverse stakeholder communities to engage with and influence the future of AI. https://t.co/qyKkTa6w6m

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Due to the forecast for severe weather on May 20, the main Commencement ceremony will move to its planned alternative date on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This change does not affect individual school and college ceremonies.

We understand that this change may be disruptive, but know that we have made this decision to prioritize safety and to provide the best possible experience for graduates and guests.

More information and the ceremony live stream will be available at https://t.co/YXQrhIQ4Ib. We look forward to celebrating our Terrapin graduates! #UMDGrad