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Virtual reality application offers children with autism spectrum disorder a way to practice social skills
LAWRENCE — For individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social interactions can be awkward or difficult to navigate. Whether it’s a conversation in the hallway at school or buying a candy bar at a grocery store, direct instruction and practice of social skills may be required to support success. Practicing...
KU lands grant to improve technology use among faculty, researchers in special education
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has earned funding to launch a center dedicated to connecting researchers, educators and higher education faculty across the country to improve the use of technology in special education. The Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning has begun its mission to build collaborative networks,...
One Day. One KU. reaches new height of nearly $3.4 million
LAWRENCE — KU’s fourth annual One Day. One KU. giving day brought in gifts benefiting everything from butterflies to Alzheimer’s disease research on its most successful giving day to date. ...
University announces first cohort of KU Public Scholars
LAWRENCE — A diverse group of University of Kansas researchers from a broad range of scholarly backgrounds — and including many female and underrepresented voices — will receive training and work together to produce public scholarship that speaks to a broader audience. ...
Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit goes virtual, highlights groundbreaking research
LAWRENCE – Eight University of Kansas graduate students from the Lawrence campus and five graduate students from the KU Medical Center are putting their groundbreaking research on public display starting Feb. 18. ...
School of Education & Human Sciences continues free virtual professional development series for 2020-21
LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas will host the second virtual session of the Strategies Event Series at 9 a.m. Feb. 13 via Zoom. ...
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. ...
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. To help fulfill the growing need for teachers who can help children in the Kansas City area during this...
'Caring Climate' Could Enhance The Kansas City Chiefs' Chances For A Second Straight Super Bowl Title (Opens in new window)
2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence: Top Tens (Opens in new window)
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. (Opens in new window)
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 receive the 2020 Roger V. Gould Prize from...
School of Education announces new name, effective fall 2020
LAWRENCE — The School of Education at the University of Kansas is now the School of Education and Human Sciences, effective fall 2020. ...
New book 'Invested Stayers' tells stories of teachers who overcame early career challenges
LAWRENCE — Teaching is a challenging profession. Low pay, long hours, reliance on testing, and state and federal mandates make the job difficult, to say nothing of a pandemic that has upended education. Those stressors cause countless teachers to leave the field every year. Yet many others meet the challenges...
KU Alumni Association honors John Hadl with the 2020 Fred Ellsworth Medallion
LAWRENCE — John Hadl, one of the Jayhawk football legends enshrined in Memorial Stadium’s Ring of Honor, is the 2020 recipient of the Fred Ellsworth Medallion for his lifelong service to the University of Kansas. ...
“Kansas Comet” Gale Sayers Passes Away at 77 (Opens in new window)
KU faculty members selected for 2020-2021 Class of Senior Administrative Fellows
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas program with a commitment to developing potential in faculty has announced its newest cohort. The Senior Administrative Fellows Program, which began in 1993, cultivates the leadership skills and organizational know-how of tenured faculty through a yearlong exploration and mentoring curriculum. ...
Athletic Training comes to KU Medical Center (Opens in new window)
Nine faculty members win awards for excellence in teaching
LAWRENCE — Nine faculty members at the University of Kansas have been recognized as winners of annual distinguished teaching awards. ...
The Commons announces shift to virtual format for Red Hot [Remote] Research in fall 2020
LAWRENCE — Red Hot Research will return this fall in a different setting. The series, sponsored by The Commons at the University of Kansas, will take place over Zoom and feature most of the trademark elements of the traditional in-person event as it shifts to a digital channel for connecting...
KU leading project to boost social, academic supports for students learning at school or home
LAWRENCE — The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of society but perhaps affected none more profoundly than education. Schools were forced to close their doors, parents became teachers, and students transitioned to all-online instruction. ...
KU falls 1 spot among public universities, moves up 6 spots overall, in 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas fell one spot to 60th among public universities in the 2021 edition of the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released today. ...