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Study shows vast discrepancies in autism diagnoses in US, Indian subcontinent
LAWRENCE — The United States and countries like Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are quite different culturally. But the people residing in those nations are not so different that Americans would have double the rates of autism spectrum disorder. Yet, international statistics show that is the case, and a new study...
School of Education & Human Sciences to honor 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences will honor alumnus Stephen W. Smith with one of its top awards this spring. ...
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...
Study shows families making choices that perpetuate segregation in city with school choice policy
Karrie Shogren invited to testify before Senate Committee on Aging
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Graduate assistant’s work ethic and personal connections enrich education equity research
As a graduate of public schools in Kansas City, Kansas, Rayven Smart knows the impact that education can have on students in her home community. ...
Center for Psychoeducational Services renamed OASIS
The Center for Psychoeducational Services, the psychology training clinic housed in the School of Education and Human Sciences, has been renamed the Outcomes, Assessment Services, and Intervention Supports (OASIS). The clinic was renamed in an effort to rebrand and promote its focus on psychological assessment, intervention, and research services within...
Mental Health and Wellbeing Director joins the University of Kansas
Staff Fellows recommended the position to coordinate and enhance resources that support employee wellbeing. ...
2023 Gene A. Budig Lecture will explore ‘Process, Academic Writing for Special Education Majors’
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences welcomes Gregory A. Cheatham, associate professor in the Department of Special Education, as the 2023 Budig Teaching Professorship in Special Education award recipient and featured lecturer. ...
Hines, Wilson named fellows with Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
LAWRENCE — The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Fellows Program at the University of Kansas has returned with two fellows who began their two-year appointment earlier this month. ...
Researchers land grant to help K-2 teachers test strategies to reduce challenging classroom behavior
Erin Yosai awarded Early Career Faculty Scholarship from Trainers of School Psychologists
LAWRENCE — Each year, the Trainers of School Psychologists recognizes an outstanding faculty member with the Early Career Faculty scholarship, which honors early career faculty in the first seven years of their career who demonstrate excellence in the training and mentoring of graduate students in the field of school psychology. ...
SPED faculty member selected for NC DADD Distinguished Service Award
Glennda McKeithan, associate teaching professor in KU Special Education, was honored as this year’s award recipient. ...
University announces fall 2022 honor roll
LAWRENCE — More than 7,100 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2022 semester. ...
11 KU students, alumni named semifinalists for Fulbright Awards
LAWRENCE – Eleven University of Kansas students and alumni have advanced to the semifinalist round for Fulbright U.S. Student Awards, which will provide funding to study, conduct research or teach English abroad for the 2023-2024 academic year. ...
KU alums compete in Super Bowl LVII training opposing teams
No matter which team takes home this year’s Super Bowl trophy, KU alumni will be winners. Two KU alums who are athletic trainers are part of this year’s Super Bowl teams — only they’ll be on opposite sidelines. ...
KU team develops virtual reality therapy system that aids clients, therapists with real-time brain data
KU leading project to aid students who internalized anxious feelings from pandemic
LAWRENCE —The University of Kansas has secured grant funding to conduct a project to look for students with internalizing behaviors who have anxious feelings that may negatively affect their education, and to help teachers implement new strategies to attend to those feelings while re-engaging in school. ...
‘Research & Teaching Festival’ conference to be hosted for educators
LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas will host the 2023 Research & Teaching Festival as a professional development event. The conference will be held on February 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT in Joseph R. Pearson Hall (JRP) room 150,...
Karrie Shogren named distinguished professor
LAWRENCE – University of Kansas faculty member Karrie Shogren advises foreign government ministers, presents in countries around the globe and contributes her knowledge to Kansas in presentations across the state. She is a leading scholarly figure in nearly every aspect of researching children with developmental disabilities and of self-determination among...
US News & World Report highlights KU online education programs in 2023 rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences has two programs ranked among the nation’s best in the 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Programs,” released Jan. 24. ...
KU team partners with Indigenous community to bring positive sport environment to coaches, kids
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas researchers have conducted and published extensive research studies on how evidence-based positive sport environments help athletes learn from mistakes, stay with sports and experience more positive development. Now, those researchers have collaborated with an Indigenous community sporting program to understand how the program can be...
Grant to expand research that supports Kansans with disabilities and their families
LAWRENCE — Building on more than 50 years of federal funding, a University of Kansas research center focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities has received a five-year, $2.9 million grant to expand its work that supports Kansans with disabilities and their families. ...
'Improbable Probabilities' tells unlikely story of education scholar Yong Zhao's journey from poverty to international acclaim
LAWRENCE — It is improbable that a child born in a remote village in 1960s China to a family of illiterate parents whose main concern in life was to find the next meal would grow up to become an internationally known scholar and educational leader. Yet, just as unlikely as...
54 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2023
LAWRENCE — This spring, 54 University of Kansas students will receive an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) from the Center for Undergraduate Research. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. ...
KU Kudos: Jayhawk faculty and staff achievements, December 2022
LAWRENCE — It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Have something to share? Submit by Jan. 13,...