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KU education programs rank among nation’s best in 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences is ranked among the top twenty Best Education Schools overall and No. 11 among public universities – by far the highest ranked graduate programs in the state of Kansas – in the 2024-25 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” released April 9.
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Faculty honored for innovative assessment at Student Learning Symposium
LAWRENCE — Nine University of Kansas faculty members were recently recognized for their innovative work in improving student learning.
KU studies show breakfast can improve basketball shooting performance
LAWRENCE — Parents around the world have long told us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Soon, basketball coaches may join them.
'Caring Climate' Could Enhance The Kansas City Chiefs' Chances For A Second Straight Super Bowl Title
The Kansas City Chiefs have one Super Bowl title under their belt. As they head into the playoffs, a University of Kansas sports psychology professor believes the team has what it takes to win again.
New Bachelor of Science in Education, elementary education prepares educators to lead inclusive classrooms
OVERLAND PARK – The early years of a children's education provide a vital foundation for their future development, creating a base for lifelong learning as well as cognitive and social growth.
2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence: Top Tens
Yesterday, we unveiled the 2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings. Of course, over the years, readers have also expressed an interest in how scholars fared when it came to particular fields of study. After all, education research includes a lot of people doing very different kinds of work.
School of Education & Human Sciences announces free virtual professional development series
LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas has announced dates for the 2020-2021 Strategies Event Series, which will include three virtual and interactive professional development lectures via Zoom.
How to Talk About the Election With Your Kids Even if you’re stressed.
With the election just a few days away, I have transformed into an absolute and terrible mess of a mother. My kids can sense that I’m vibrating with emotion, and I can sense that it’s freaking them out. Should I be talking to them about the election and about my hopes and fears?
Research explores how speakers use creativity in English as a second language
LAWRENCE — Everyone has found themselves at some point in a conversation in which they have to discuss a “taboo” topic or get creative to make themselves understood. Imagine how much more difficult that is when conversing in a second language.
2020 Gene A. Budig Lecture will explore 'Seven Habits of Highly Effective College Teachers'
LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences welcomes Meagan Patterson, associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, as the 2020 Budig Teaching Professorship in Education award recipient and featured lecturer.
KU professors honored by American Journal of Sociology
LAWRENCE – Argun Saatcioglu, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and (by courtesy) the Department of Sociology, and Tom Skrtic, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education, both at the University of Kansas, have been selected to rec