University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences

A new article from assistant professor Stephen Jackson examines the history of state history education standards and provides a road map for teachers to use the standards themselves as lessons.

A history of history education standards A KU professor outlines the development of history standards and how they can be used as a lesson in the classroom.

🌟 Elementary Education Program spotlight! 🌟

📚 "I am extremely grateful for all of the opportunities the Education Program offers students at the University of Kansas. The Professors and the advisors want the best for their students and it shows. It has enabled me to further grow my passion for teaching and has had allowed me to become a stronger leader, thinker and trailblazer." - Olivia Parsons

👏 Congratulations to the 641 undergraduate SOEHS Jayhawks who earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2024 semester!

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University of Kansas announces spring 2024 honor roll More than 7,400 Jayhawks earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2024 semester.

Years ago, KU sponsored a bus trip for new hires to get to know the state of Kansas. Although the university has not sponsored such a trip in recent years, last month the School of Education & Human Sciences launched a “mini” tour of its own.

‘Mini Wheat State Tour’ takes KU faculty & staff members on one-day tour of Kansas ‘Mini Wheat State Tour’ takes KU faculty & staff members on one-day tour of Kansas Wed, 07/10/2024 author Aspen Rolf Grender Share Share by Email Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Years ago, the University of Kansas sponsored a several days bus trip for new hires to get to kno...

🎆 Happy , Jayhawks! Wishing a happy, safe holiday to all.

In a new book chapter, professor Mary Fry reflects on the mental, physical, and social benefits of creating a caring environment in sports and tips for coaches.

The positive benefits of caring in sports KU research summarizes multitude of psychological, other benefits in caring sports.

Dallas Doane, associate professor of practice in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, has partnered with NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education to create a resource guide to help guide college and university staff advance advocacy for first-gen students.

Engaging with Statewide Advocacy for First-generation College Students This resource guide details how state-level advocacy is another avenue of support for first-generation college students that higher education practitioners can leverage.

Happy First Day of Summer, Jayhawks! ☀️🍦🕶️ We hope you all have a fun and safe summer break, we already can't wait to see everyone back on the Hill this fall!

The 2024 TEIK program is in full swing! 🇰🇷 📚 Participating SOEHS students are teaching English at the Kyung Hwa Girls’ Private School in South Korea while earning practicum credit this summer. ☀️

For more information and next year's application 🔗 https://bit.ly/3l6RJO4

Last month, colleagues from across the KU community hit the road for our “Mini Wheat State Tour”—a one-day tour of Kansas designed to give university employees an up-close look at some of the places that make our state special, and better understand the places our students come from.

Hosted by the School of Education & Human Sciences, the tour included stops at the Brown v. Board of Education Museum, Council Grove, Tall Grass National Preserve, and Cottonwood Falls. Thanks to everyone who joined us and made the day one to remember!

Two reading camps hosted this summer by OASIS will help students boost their reading skills while also training aspiring school psychologists in using research-based reading intervention and behavior supports.

A camp for reading, research and fun KU leading camps to help struggling readers, train school psychologists.

How do you teach someone to be a teacher? And what does it mean to be a professional educator? Those questions are at the heart of a new book by SOEHS professor Heidi Hallman.

How to teach the teachers New book explores best methods for preparing future English teachers.

Last call to register for the 2024 Strategies for Educational Improvement Summer Conference on Friday, June 14 at KU Edwards Campus!

RSVP by 5:00pm on June 10 🔗 rockcha.lk/summer-conference-24

The registration for the 2024 Strategies for Educational Improvement Summer Conference on Friday, June 14 at KU Edwards Campus is officially full! ✅ Still interested in going? Join the waitlist at the link below. 💻

Join waitlist 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aKjEYd

Calling all sports enthusiasts! 📣 Don't miss KU’s online sport management master’s program peer networking event on May 28 from 6-7 p.m. CT. 🏅 Connect with Jayhawk students and alumni to learn about the opportunities the University of Kansas offers.

Register now: bit.ly/3JQTx6T

Everyone has a personal brand these days, especially elite athletes. New research co-authored by Nataliya Bredikhina, assistant professor of sport management, looks at why authenticity is central to building an athlete’s brand.

Authenticity, romance and athletes' personal brands Studies examine why authenticity is important, how athletes' personal lives are presented

📣 Announcing this year’s summer conference speakers: 👇

✨ Yong Zhao, KU School of Education & Human Sciences (SOEHS)
✨ Ronnie Williams, Greenbush Education Service Center
✨ James Basham, SOEHS
✨ Jessica Tickle, Shawnee Mission School District
✨ Lisa Dieker, SOEHS
✨ Stephen King, Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)
✨ Randy Watson, KSDE

Join us on June 14!

RSVP 🔗 rockcha.lk/summer-conference-24

Finn Finnerty, who graduated this month with a degree in foreign language education, accepted a Fulbright award as a teaching assistant in Austria. Samantha Brant, an education alumna, was named as an alternate. Rock Chalk, Finn & Samantha!

Recent KU graduate receives Fulbright Award; 3 others named alternates One recent KU graduate accepted a prestigious Fulbright award as a teaching assistant in Austria, and two other alumnae and a doctoral candidate were named alternates to study or conduct research abroad.

Students largely found online physical education classes awkward and had preferences that can help educators design classes that boost physical activity self-efficacy, a new SOEHS-led study finds.

Building a better PE class Study finds students disliked online PE, have multiple preferences that can keep them active.

Congratulations 🎉 to the 2024 KU Transition to Postsecondary Education graduates! ❤️ 💙

Graduates 🎓: Eric Larsen, Dylan Shemitz, Marzook Islam, Lizzie Whiteman, Mason Ott, Anna Nardella.

“We're encouraging teachers to think critically about how they use AI and to explore AI with parents because AI can increase accessibility, support a student's independence, etc.,” KU Special Education professor James Basham tells Undivided.

AI in Special Education Artificial intelligence is making its way into our kids’ schools, sparking both excitement and concern. Learn how AI-powered education can make learning more inclusive, accessible, and personalized for students with diverse needs.

Here’s to our newest alumni, the memories made at KU and what comes next. We’re so proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished! 🎓

Susan Twombly, professor of higher education and educational doctorate program coordinator for higher education, has an upcoming retirement! 👏 If you have messages you’d like to include in a collection of memories and well-wishes, please send them to [email protected]. ✉️
In lieu of gifts, you can also donate to a doctoral student support fund in Susan’s honor at https://www.launchku.org/ELPSscholarships.

Pre-service teachers studying in Carpi, Italy 🇮🇹 gave back to the community by performing "To Market, To Market" by Anne Miranda at Falco Magico, the children’s library. 🎶 Over 100 preschool and primary grade children and their teachers attended the performance on May 14. Due to their overwhelming success, they will be performing the play for host families on May 21st after visiting Lotopaca, an animal rehabilitation center. 👏

Registration is now open for the 2024 Strategies for Educational Improvement Summer Conference. Join us on June 14 for a day of networking and thought-provoking, TED-style “EduTalks” on the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence.

RSVP 🔗 rockcha.lk/summer-conference-24

The Spring 2024 Graduate & Undergraduate Convocation ceremonies are now available to watch online. 🎓

➡️ soehs.ku.edu/graduation

KU will honor retiring faculty and academic, support and unclassified professional staff with a luncheon May 17, including our own Patricia Lowe, Manuela Gonzalez-Bueno, Susan Twombly, Michael Wehmeyer and Kim Luna.

KU to honor 2024 faculty and staff retirees The latest news and information for the University of Kansas.

Congratulations to the 2024 School of Education & Human Sciences Award winners! 🎊 Please join us in celebrating this year’s awardees:

🏆 Haiying Long — Faculty Achievement Award for Research
🏆 Susan B. Twombly — Faculty Achievement Award for Service
🏆 Bryan A. Mann — Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching/and or Advising
🏆 Dorothy E. Hines — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Award
🏆 Amanda L. Mollet & Alison L. Zagona — Faculty Achievement Award for Promising Scholar
🏆 Jordan R. Bass — Gene A. Budig Teaching Professorship in Education
🏆 Hyesun Cho — Gene A. Budig Writing Award
🏆 Shaunna Price — Leonora Barker School of Education and Human Sciences Staff Achievement Award
🏆 Matt J. Enyart — Distinguished Alumni Award
🏆 Scot L. Pollard — Distinguished Alumni Award
🏆 Min-Young Kim — Meredith Geiger-Gould Undergraduate Teaching Award
🏆 Douglas W. Huffman — Dr. Bob Frederick Educator Award

☀️ It's officially the first day of summer break and we're wishing you a fun, safe, and relaxing summer. Stay cool! 😎

🎓 Once a Jayhawk, always a Jayhawk. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!