University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences
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What is Learning (or Instructional) Design and Why Does it Matter?
Learning design shapes how organizations train, teach and improve performance. Discover what the field involves, why demand keeps growing and how KU School of Education & Human Sciences is preparing the next generation through its new Learning Design M.S.E.
Olivia Copeland receives national dissertation award from ACPA
Olivia M. Copeland, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS) in the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences, has received a national honor recognizing excellence in student affairs scholarship ...
Yong Zhao Recognized Nationally for Public Influence in Education
The University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences is pleased to recognize Yong Zhao, Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instructi...
Hayley Mullinax Receives University of Kansas Graduate Teaching Award
The School Education and Human Sciences is thrilled to celebrate Hayley Mullinax, a second-year PhD student in School Psychology, as a recipient of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral ...
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2026 Lelon Capps Lecture will explore effective mathematics instruction and teacher preparation
The KU School of Education & Human Sciences will welcome Angela Barlow, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies and professor of mathematics education at the University of South Alabama, as the 2026 Lelon Capps featured lecturer. She will give a talk at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28.
Authors shed light on first-generation experience for higher ed professionals
A book chapter co-written by University of Kansas researcher Dallas Doane documents the experiences of first-generation higher education professionals who transition to faculty roles while highlighting the strengths people in the experience naturally bring.
KU School of Education & Human Sciences Ranks Among Nation's Top Master's in Education Programs
KU's School of Education & Human Sciences ranked No. 17 nationally among master's in education programs, according to TFE Times, adding to its top-10 U.S. News & World Report standing among public schools.
KU one of two universities selected to present to Kansas State Board of Education on preparing school leaders
KU’s Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies presented to the Kansas State Board of Education on July 14 in Topeka, one of two Regents universities selected to speak on how the state trains school and district leaders.
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