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Welcoming the 8 New Faculty & Staff Members of KU SOEHS

This fall, the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences (SOEHS) is thrilled to welcome eight new faculty and staff members in 2024. Meet the individuals joining the SOEHS community this year...
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Remembering Tom Skrtic

Tom Skrtic (1946–2021) was simultaneously my friend, colleague and hero. Occasions of sitting in on his doctoral classes, extended conversations in his often smoke-filled office and perusing his vast published works have greatly...
Stephanie Leon

Stephanie Leon follows lifelong passion for education in KU Higher Education Administration program

Even since childhood, Stephanie Leon knew she wanted to be an educator. After beginning her education journey at community college, she made the move to University of Kansas. Now she’s pursuing ...
Adrienne Reyes

Adrienne Reyes explores career paths in higher education at KU

As an undergraduate student, Adrienne Reyes was unaware of the many full-time job options offered within university settings...

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Education scholar calls for ecological shift to 'school within a school' to give students autonomy needed for success

Schools are one of the most resilient aspects of American society, changing little in 200 years, Yong Zhao writes. Attempts at reform have failed because they are attempted on the systemwide level. In a scholarly analysis, the KU professor of education calls for a "school within a school" approach at giving students autonomy over their own learning.

Luke Parker receives 2024 A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Awards

STAR Scholars Network Announces the 2024 A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Awards Winners...

AAI announces the Center for Geography of Education Policy

The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) has announced the launch of a new center that will explore the ways that education policy and school management are both shaped by and shape geography.

2024 Meyen Lecture on special education to feature Glenna Wright-Gallo

LAWRENCE - The Department of Special Education will welcome Glenna Wright-Gallo, Assistant Secretary, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, to present the Edward L. Meyen Distinguished Lecture Series. ...


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