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U.S. News & World Report highlights KU education programs in 2023-24 rankings
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 its specialized...
Study shows families making choices that perpetuate segregation in city with school choice policy
Even though Brown v. Board of Education outlawed school segregation in 1954, racially segregated schools have persisted in practice. In recent years, the decades-long trend of white flight to suburbs has reversed in some areas as some white residents are moving to city centers. New research from the University of...
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
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
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 the campus...
Mental Health and Wellbeing Director joins the University of Kansas
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’
present “Process, Academic Writing for Special Education Majors: Successes and Challenges” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in 150 Joseph R. Pearson Hall. Attendees have the option to attend in person or virtually via Zoom. The hybrid event is free and open to the public. Individuals interested in attending in...
Hines, Wilson named fellows with Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
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
A recent study from the University of Kansas has found that teachers widely believe increasing students’ engagement in instruction can help decrease challenging behaviors. Based on that finding, researchers are now testing strategies to boost engagement and help teachers select interventions that might work best for their classrooms. ...
Erin Yosai awarded Early Career Faculty Scholarship from Trainers of School Psychologists
as the Director of Clinical training and PhD Program Coordinator for the School Psychology program, part of the Department of Educational Psychology, and has spent her early career dedicated to understanding and promoting quality training, mentorship, supervision, and recruitment into the profession. Her research and training philosophy values mindful supervision,...
SPED faculty member selected for NC DADD Distinguished Service Award
associate teaching professor in KU Special Education, was honored as this year’s award recipient. ...
KU study documents connection between strength, proficient basketball shooting
LeBron James has many things, including the recently acquired NBA all-time scoring record and his long-possessed commanding physical strength. The two seem to be related. But basketball researchers at the University of Kansas have published a new study that found a lack of ties between strength and free-throw, two-point and...
University announces fall 2022 honor roll
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
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
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
Clients seeking therapy need to feel comfortable in an environment that is conducive to examining mental health and with a counselor they can trust. Meeting those needs can be challenging in a remote therapy environment. A University of Kansas research team has developed a virtual therapy system that addresses many...
KU leading project to aid students who internalized anxious feelings from pandemic
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. ...
Karrie Shogren named distinguished professor
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 people with...
US News & World Report highlights KU online education programs in 2023 rankings
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
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 effective with...
Grant to expand research that supports Kansans with disabilities and their families
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
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 that idea...
54 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2023
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
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, 2023, for...
University honors fall Employees of the Month
The University of Kansas recently has announced the August, September and October 2022 Employees of the Month. These staff members have made outstanding contributions to the Lawrence campus community. ...
KU lands grant to train more Kansas teachers working with ESOL students
will work with English language learner students in their careers, yet many do not have TESOL endorsement. Project PEACE will help Kansas teachers learn skills and strategies to provide evidence-based supports and ways to engage students in curriculum. ...
Three Jayhawks invited to attend White House Native American events
The University of Kansas and the Office of Native American Initiatives is proud to share that three KU students were invited to and attended two prestigious events in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14 and 15. ...