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Kansas Masons Create New Literacy Center: Largest Gift in University History

March 25, 2016 The Teachers College

Masons across the state of Kansas are partnering with Emporia State University to create the Kansas Masonic Literary Center (KMLC) on the Emporia State campus. The initiative was publicly announced by the Masons last week during the 160th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed a proclamation to recognize the special day, March 18, 2016, as Kansas Masons’ Day.


Expert in School Violence to Speak at Emporia State

March 9, 2016 The Teachers College

Five in 2016 so far, 18 in 2015, 36 in 2014 — in total, more than 100 incidents have occurred in the U.S. in the last 10 years involving guns, students and schools. Some of these were suicides, some were mass shootings, some were the result of arguments — all affected the schools, educators, and surviving students.






Those Coloring Books for Grown-Ups – Therapy or Not?

Feb. 15, 2016 The Teachers College

You see them everywhere. First they were at hobby and craft stores, then book stores, now you can find them in the magazine stands at grocery stores. They are the coloring books for grown-ups, some claiming to be “art therapy.”


Workshop on Coaching Education Offered

Feb. 3, 2016 The Teachers College

While numerous people are familiar with the names Gary Kubiak and Ron Rivera facing off in Superbowl 50 in a few days, most coaches – from youth leagues to college – are not as well known to the masses. But what famed coaches and the coach of your child’s soccer team coaches have in common are the abilities to build teams, develop skills, and motivate their players.


Exploration of Teaching/Education Careers Offered

Jan. 22, 2016 The Teachers College

Kansas high school students looking toward the future have the opportunity to see if they want to be among the future generation of teachers, coaches, counselors, education researchers, speech therapists – every profession that begins with a degree in education.


Seven ESU Alums Earn 2016 Kansas Horizon Award

Jan. 20, 2016 The Teachers College

Seven Emporia State alums were recipients of the 2016 Kansas Horizon Award, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced on Jan. 5 and 6.