Mike Krings
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- Sep 28, 2026
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Privileging an empire state of mind (opens the original)
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LAWRENCE — Teachers are increasingly turning from print textbooks to online materials to teach their courses. But when tasked with finding information online, they can encounter questionable or unreliable material. New research from the University of Kansas has found that some of the most used online resources for social studies education overwhelmingly present the topic of imperialism in a positive light and use a “balance sheet” approach that can ask inappropriate questions of young students.
Successes and challenges of transitioning out of high school with autism (opens the original)
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LAWRENCE — Transitioning to life after high school, whether it includes enrolling in college, beginning a career or living more independently, can be a daunting time for any young person, especially autistic students who often need additional supports as they plan for the transition to adult life. New research from the University of Kansas has found two evidence-based practices can support autistic students during high school, but challenges remain to implementing them during the school day. Res
How to avoid feeling like "FAKE-ulty" (opens the original)
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LAWRENCE — New work from a University of Kansas professor explores the challenges of being a first-generation higher education professional moving into a faculty position and also highlights the strengths someone in that position naturally brings. Dallas Doane, associate professor of the practice in educational leadership & policy studies, and his co-authors for the scholarly project are first-generation college graduates. That means they fit the general definition that their parents or guardian
Leading without apology (opens the original)
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LAWRENCE — Although they comprise about 75% of the PK-12 teaching workforce, women remain underrepresented in administrative and district-level leadership roles. A new book from University of Kansas education experts addresses that phenomenon, aiming to empower women to take leadership roles in schools. Authors Jennifer Perez Bessolo, professor of the practice in educational leadership & policy studies and director of KU’s K-12 administration doctorate program, and Carrie Mugridge, assistant sup
What happens when a university owns the news? (opens the original)
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LAWRENCE — The United States has lost more than 3,000 newspapers in the last 20 years. In most cases, those outlets are simply gone. A new book co-written by a University of Kansas professor of journalism examines what happens when universities step in to serve news deserts and what it means when “universities own the news,” according to the authors. “News Desert U” by Teri Finneman, professor of journalism at KU, and Pamela Walck of Duquesne University details six case studies of universities t
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