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KU researchers developing AI-boosted program to help teach writing skills to students with disabilities
KU research team develops virtual reality, AI-boosted system to help students with autism improve social skills
Education scholar calls for ecological shift to 'school within a school' to give students autonomy needed for success
Atomically thin memory resistors will optimize semiconductors for neuromorphic computing
University of Kansas announces spring 2024 honor roll
New work highlights physical, mental, social benefits of caring climate in sports
Camps built on KU research to help young readers improve, future school psychologists put theory to practice
KU announces promotion and tenure for 149 faculty and researchers
Letting go of what doesn’t work in education (Opens in new window)
During the Cold War of the 1950s and 1960s, schoolchildren learned to protect themselves from a nuclear bomb attack by scrambling under their desk during “duck and cover” drills. The futility of the practice was apparent to everyone, including the children. Yet schools continued to hold the drills, even after...
2024 Gene A. Budig Lecture will explore ‘Designing the Future of Learning’ (Opens in new window)
Study finds clear instruction, parental support predict students' sense of school belonging
KU graduate students to present research to legislators, public at state Capitol
New books examine how to foster meaningful interactions between students, faculty to bolster college success
‘Brown v. Board at 70’ conference will explore legacy of landmark decision (Opens in new window)
US News & World Report highlights KU online education programs in 2024 rankings (Opens in new window)
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences has two programs ranked among the nation’s best in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Programs,” released Feb. 7. ...
KU School of Education & Human Sciences to host fireside chat with author and women’s health advocate Alejandra Campoverdi
‘2024 Research & Teaching Festival’ conference to be hosted for educators
LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas will host the 2024 Research & Teaching Festival on February 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT in Joseph R. Pearson Hall (JRP) room 150. Sessions will focus on a wide variety of topics in...
AAI announces the Center for Reimagining Education
LAWRENCE — The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) has announced the new Center for Reimagining Education (CRE), whose mission is to accelerate the pace of change in schools and districts. CRE will pursue its goals by leveraging technology and data and bringing together diverse teams of people to establish school-community...
Educational Psychology Department announces 2023 Lichtenberg Lecture
LAWRENCE – The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Kansas will host the 2023 Lichtenberg Lecture at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 20 in Joseph R. Pearson Hall (JRP) room 150. The lecture will feature Jennifer Randall, Dunn Family Endowed Professor of Psychometrics and Test Development in the Marsal...
2023’s Happiest States in America (Opens in new window)
Dr. Brian Cole on ingredients to a happy life...Happiness comes from a combination of internal and external factors. We can influence it somewhat by approaching situations positively or choosing to spend time with people we love, doing activities we enjoy. It’s harder to be happy in some years than in...
KU chancellor announces promotion and tenure for 163 faculty and researchers
LAWRENCE — Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 64 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 99 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses. ...
AAI announces the Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Neuroscience
LAWRENCE — The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has announced the new Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Neuroscience (CCREN) whose mission is to draw on the latest research from neuroscience, education and educational psychology to better understand how people learn and what can be done...
'Walk With Me' tells stories of Black men's resilience in face of twin pandemics
LAWRENCE — Birthdays are supposed to be a joyous occasion. But on March 13, 2020, as Matthew Kane might normally have been celebrating, he heard the news of the killing of Breonna Taylor by police in her apartment, and it was also the day the country largely shut down for...
KU School of Education & Human Sciences partners with fellow Regent Institutions on professional development opportunity for Kansas educators
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences is among seven Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) universities partnering to develop a new ten-module, self-paced structured literacy professional development opportunity for P-12 educators that includes a stipend. ...
2023 KU seniors honor high school teachers with Wolfe Teaching Excellence Awards
LAWRENCE — Three outstanding high school teachers will be recognized with the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award this graduation season. ...
U.S. News & World Report highlights KU education programs in 2023-24 rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences is ranked among the top twenty Best Education Schools overall and in the top ten for public universities in the 2023-24 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” released April 25. In addition, two of...