Literacy Research, Theory, and Practice We invite you to join the University of Kentucky’s Literacy Education faculty Wednesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. for a unique opportunity to learn from and connect with literacy scholars of the Southeastern Conference. The symposium will feature: Research presentations from literacy scholars Networking with … Read More
The public is invited to hear author Robin DiAngelo give a talk on her book, White Fragility: Why is it so hard for white people to talk about racism?, at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22 in the Gatton College of Business and Economics Kincaid Auditorium. Free copies of the book … Read More
Dr. Jessica Calarco, assistant professor of sociology at Indiana University and author of Negotiating Opportunity: How the Middle Class Secures Advantages in School, will be giving a talk on her book as part of the Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Colloquium Series. The talk will take place from 5 to … Read More
This research focuses on correlations between stressful work-related events and the data provided by the FitBit in order to support future teachers experiencing stress in their teaching careers. Molly Fisher, Ph.D., an associate professor in STEM Education, is conducting research with two undergraduate elementary education majors, Shelby Haarman and Natalie … Read More
This research project explores how students engage in problem-based learning and community action through integration of critical literacy and mathematics learning. Cindy Jong, Ph.D., an associate professor in STEM Education, and Kristen Perry, Ph.D., an associate professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Curriculum and Instruction, along with two undergraduate … Read More
Would you like to thank a teacher who made a difference in your life? Here is a wonderful way to do that in a way he or she will never forget. For the 21st year, the University of Kentucky College of Education is hosting an event for members of the … Read More
A University of Kentucky College of Education research team has been selected to receive funding from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for a project related to college athletes’ psychological well-being and mental health. The team is comprised of Jeff Reese, a licensed psychologist and professor in the Department of … Read More
The UK College of Education Inclusiveness Committee and the UK Appalachian Center, housed within the UK College of Arts and Sciences, recently sponsored a panel discussion featuring a sampling of faculty, staff, and students who are from the region or have research experiences related to Appalachia. The panel took place … Read More
The UK College of Education Inclusiveness Committee and the UK Appalachian Center, housed within the UK College of Arts and Sciences, are sponsoring an initiative to deepen understanding of the cultural, political, and economic complexities of the Appalachian region. “Demystifying Appalachia” is be a special focus within the College of … Read More
“The change in the mood of American higher education from 1960 to 1969 was incredible and surprising — from optimism and confidence to exhaustion and uncertainty,” Dr. John Thelin tells Inside Higher Ed’s Scott Jaschik in a Q&A feature about his latest book, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Thelin, … Read More