Children & Education
  • Article
  • Aug 3 2023

The HHS-hosted Summit will bring together experts and leaders across various levels of government, private sector entities, nonprofits, research organizations and beyond to inspire a collective effort to prevent human trafficking.

  • Article
  • Feb 27 2023

UK College of Education Professor Adrienne Dixson, Ph.D., answers questions about her career and how innovative and responsive scholarship can impact educational equity and help children receive a high-quality education. 

  • Podcast
  • Jan 26 2023

The GEN-EV program teaches Kentucky students engineering and team-based skills while they work on an exciting project — building and racing an electric car.

  • Article
  • Nov 30 2022

A new study designed at the University of Kentucky College of Education is gauging the types of support teachers across the nation need in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on schools.

  • Article
  • Aug 9 2022

The latest results from a Youth One Year Out (YOYO) survey, part of a federal data collection effort regarding the transitional experiences of students with disabilities one year after their high school exit.

  • Article
  • May 27 2022

A clinical report released by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended resources administered by UK's Human Development Institute (HDI) to pediatricians across the nation.

  • Article
  • May 26 2022

The program is creating a unique pipeline to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy and promote STEM careers for traditionally underrepresented populations.

  • Article
  • Feb 18 2022

Jeri Heileman, a doctoral scholar in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies, is exploring new ways to keep improving support and connection of online learning environments.

  • Video
  • Jan 26 2022

A new University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) program is equipping health and education professionals with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to effectively care for children with developmental disabilities.

  • Article
  • Jan 19 2022

The UK College of Education has received $1,250,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education to provide support to students pursuing interdisciplinary training in applied behavior analysis and interdisciplinary early childhood education.