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University of Kansas announces spring 2024 honor roll
New book examines best methods to prepare future English teachers
Recent KU graduate receives Fulbright Award; 3 others named alternates
KU announces promotion and tenure for 149 faculty and researchers
Junior Teresa Wright nominated for Beinecke Scholarship Program
KU education programs rank among nation’s best in 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report rankings
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...
Global Scholars to present research April 11
2024 Gene A. Budig Lecture will explore ‘Designing the Future of Learning’
KU graduate students to present research to legislators, public at state Capitol
‘Brown v. Board at 70’ conference will explore legacy of landmark decision
Study finds students, designers have different perceptions of masculine, feminine traits of classrooms, influence on belonging
US News & World Report highlights KU online education programs in 2024 rankings
The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences has two programs ranked among the nation’s best in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Programs,” released Feb. 7. ...
KU School of Education & Human Sciences to host fireside chat with author and women’s health advocate Alejandra Campoverdi
‘2024 Research & Teaching Festival’ conference to be hosted for educators
The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas will host the 2024 Research & Teaching Festival on February 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT in Joseph R. Pearson Hall (JRP) room 150. Sessions will focus on a wide variety of topics in the field...
KU chancellor announces promotion and tenure for 163 faculty and researchers
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 64 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 99 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses. ...
KU School of Education & Human Sciences partners with fellow Regent Institutions on professional development opportunity for Kansas educators
2023 KU seniors honor high school teachers with Wolfe Teaching Excellence Awards
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
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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 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. ...
11 graduate students advance to Three Minute Thesis Competition Finals
Eleven University of Kansas graduate students from four different academic units advanced to the finals of the Three Minute Thesis Competition. The finals will take place at 2 p.m. Nov. 9 in forum C of the Burge Union. ...
New book shares struggles, successes of transnational students training as English teachers
Making it through higher education and graduate school can feel like navigating a foreign country. Thousands of students from around the world are making that journey in the United States, pursuing a degree while learning in an additional language. A new book from University of Kansas authors documents the stories...
Hollywood depictions of Black male teachers stick to stereotypes, tropes, analysis shows
Morgan Freeman has given many powerful, memorable performances. His role as Mr. Clark, a New Jersey-based high school principal known for dispensing authoritarian discipline in “Lean on Me,” is certainly memorable, but that depiction and many others of Black male teachers are based on prejudiced tropes about Black families that...
School of Education & Human Sciences to honor the memory of Dr. Lelon R. Capps
The School of Education & Human Sciences will honor the memory and distinguished education career of Dr. Lelon R. Capps during a naming ceremony for the Lelon R. Capps Learning Resource Center in Joseph R. Pearson (JRP) Hall on KU’s Lawrence campus. ...
School of Education & Human Sciences recognized for leadership in continuous improvement in honor of Frank Murray
Murray was passionate about education preparation, a prominent leader in our profession, and an advocate for evidence to improve education. The providers that CAEP is recognizing are committed to continuous improvement and preparing their students to succeed in a diverse range of classrooms after they graduate,” said Yuhang Rong Chair...