Dr. Damara Goff Paris named 2023-24 John E. King Endowed Professor
The Teachers College at Emporia State University named Dr. Damara Goff Paris the 2023-24 John E. King Endowed Professor.
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Host Site Agreement established with Emporia State University, AmeriCorps and USD 253
Emporia State University and the USD 253 Board of Education established a partnership for the 2023-2024 Emporia State University AmeriCorps Host Site with USD 253 Jones Early Childhood Development Center this week.
50 Kansas high school students attend first Advanced Kansas Future Teacher Academy
Fifty high school students from around the state of Kansas attended the first Advanced Kansas Future Teacher Academy (KFTA) on the campus of Emporia State University from July 25-28, 2023.
Emporia State University hosts largest class in history of Kansas Future Teacher Academy
Ninety-three Kansas high school students spent the week of June 5 at Emporia State University exploring the education profession during the annual Kansas Future Teacher Academy. This is the largest group of prospective educators since KFTA’s founding in 1989.
Regents announce professional development opportunity for Kansas educators
Topeka — The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) is announcing a new nine-module, self-paced structured literacy professional development opportunity for P-12 educators that includes a stipend.
National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction Week Begins Monday
The five career teachers in the National Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2023 arrive in Emporia on Monday, June 12, for a week of activities that culminate in their induction into the hall. Several events later in the week are open to the public. This is the 31st year for the NTHF induction ceremonies.
NTHF Washington, D.C., and Emporia Induction Activities
The five career teachers in the National Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2023 traveled recently to Washington D.C., to participate in the first part of induction ceremonies. The Emporia induction activities will begin June 12.
The Teachers College Honors Students Through End-of-Year Ceremony
Nearly 130 people were recognized at The Teachers College Annual Honors Event held the evening of May 1 on the campus of Emporia State University.
Elizabeth Dobler is 2023 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University
A professor of elementary education with a focus on reading and literacy is the 2023 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University. Dr. Elizabeth Dobler received the award during a surprise presentation at the conclusion of her Dr. John E. King Endowed Professor Lecture in The Teachers College this afternoon (Thursday, April 28, 2023).
Psychology Degrees Open Multiple Career Paths
Emporia State University’s Department of Psychology continues to invest in high-impact practices to ensure that graduates succeed in good career paths while making positive changes in the world.