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09/10/2026

For some reason, this week feels like one of those weeks. https://youtube.com/shorts/bkZYHrYxYo0?si=GW9WHMD5QxldB18k

h/t Engage the Sage

09/10/2026

If you missed Dr. Jennifer Smith's presentation on the importance of maintaining connection with students in the age of AI, we have you covered.

Is A.I. changing us? Yes. Is it a bubble? Maybe. Are we handling it...

09/10/2026

If you missed Dr. Jennifer Smith's presentation on the importance of maintaining connections with students in the age of AI, you can find it here.

09/08/2026

Welcome back from the long weekend, Wildcats! Our next PD Series presentation is all about artificial intelligence. Dr. Jennifer Smith examines how AI is changing classroom dynamics and our roles as educators. Please join us at noon tomorrow via zoom: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/93720998002

09/05/2026

The first couple of weeks of a new semester can set the trajectory for student engagement, confidence, and success. In this interactive Zoom session, Dr. Gaea Hock explores practical strategies for creating learning environments that foster belonging, provide clear expectations, and build early academic momentum.

The first two weeks of a course can set the trajectory for student ...

09/01/2026

This message from Engage the Sage doesn't get shared enough.

09/01/2026

Well, the fall semester is off and running! Things just got real. There is a lot happening and a lot of energy in our classrooms and around campus. Don't forget to breathe. Dr. Gaea Hock is joining the PD Series tomorrow to discuss the first two weeks and how best to navigate them to ensure student and faculty success. Please join us! https://ksu.zoom.us/j/93720998002

08/28/2026

"Do you want your students to be more engaged, confident, and successful from the start?" Um, yes, please!

In our second installment of the PD Series this semester, Dr. Gaea Hock will give a presentation on Sept. 2 titled "The First Two Weeks: Building Belonging, Clarity & Momentum."

Dr. Hock is an award-winning educator and an engaging presenter. We hope to see you there! Join us at noon on Zoom: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/93720998002

For more information, check our Dr. Hock's teaser video: https://youtu.be/T7sKlQn2BiQ

The first two weeks of a course can set the trajectory for student ...

08/28/2026

It's still a couple of weeks away, but we wanted to put a very special event on your calendars for Sept. 14.

Award-winning autistic speaker, best-selling author and nationally recognized advocate, Dr. Kerry Magro, Ed.D., will present "Building Better Together: Lessons in Partnership from the Autism Community." Dr. Magro will discuss how partnerships among families, schools, universities, employers and community organizations can improve outcomes for neurodiverse individuals.

All events are free and open to the public.

To register for the event, visit this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5J7ZCGjYYOBjWqXu0mrdNl6W3lM51TjN8APhwzVP7mIdvgA/viewform

08/27/2026

So cool!