Education and Child Development
Education and Child Development News
How Early Feedback Loops Drive Your Child’s Language
Unlock the secret to early language. KU research reveals how infants use "feedback loops" to learn to speak. Learn the three key signs of early communication and how you can help your child move from babbles to first words.
Students, educators see a path to better writing though KU-developed AI feedback tool
Project AI SCORE, developed at the KU Life Span Institute, uses artificial intelligence to deliver instant, targeted feedback on student writing. The tool that helps educators save time and supports students across ability levels is expanding to schools nationwide.
Long-running research center in Kansas City celebrated in scholarly journal
Juniper Gardens Children’s Project, part of the Life Span Institute at the University of Kansas, is the focus of a special issue of the peer-reviewed journal Education and Treatment of Children.
KU graduate program inspires parent-child collaboration to make accessible toys
A teacher pursuing her master's degree in special education through KU's Project MounTaiN program inspired her son to make toys more accessible for children with disabilities after learning about assistive technology in her coursework.