What an incredible morning at our Propellus AI and Education Innovation event with keynote speaker Dr. Sabba Quidwai, CEO of Designing Schools and former Apple executive. 🧱 Sabba reframed something I thought I understood: hope. Not as an emotion, but as a teachable critical-thinking skill — and one of the most human capabilities we have in the age of AI. She opened with the post-WWII origin story of Reggio Emilia: a small group of women in a destroyed Italian village who believed "children are capable, competent, and full of potential," and built a school brick by brick — mattone su mattone. They had no idea they were planting the seeds of one of the world's leading education philosophies. A few ideas that stuck with our educators: 🔹 Two kinds of hope. One is given to us conditionally ("do these things and you'll be rewarded"). The other is the hope you build yourself — when the path isn't clear, you notice a problem, and you decide I can figure this out. 🔹 Agency is the differentiator. We have a human agency crisis — not enough people who believe they can figure things out. People with agency see, dream, and achieve. 🔹 Prompt the human before the machine. Through her SPARK framework and design thinking, Sabba showed how AI can scaffold the messy middle — but problem-framing, curiosity, and leadership stay with us. 🔹 The interview question of the future: "Tell me a story about a time you figured something out." Beginning, messy middle, and end. This connects directly to the work we're doing in @WichitaUSD259 — from Creative Minds to our student showcases, where kids narrate their productive struggle, not just polish a final product. Grateful to everyone who helped make this happen, and to our educators for an energizing roundtable on AI, agency, accessibility, and what learning should look like next. @WichitaStateCED @mrs_smoke @askMsQ The future is already here — it just isn't evenly distributed yet. Let's change that. 💛 #AIinEducation #DesigningSchools #StudentAgency #Propellus #WichitaPublicSchools #FutureReady #WPSProud

I had the honor of accompanying my #CEO, and our spouses to the #FairmountForever dinner last night hosted by @ShockerConnect where #CUA was given the 'Lifetime Distinction' award for our support for @WichitaStateCED. We're so grateful for the recognition.

College of Applied Studies and College of Health Professions Commencement youtube.com/live/I0CpfMPnOdY… via @YouTube

Spring 2026 by the numbers 🎓 Check out some of the impressive stats from this spring’s CED graduating class. Congratulations, CED grads! You did it.

College of Education recognizes faculty tenure and promotions wichita.edu/academics/educat…

Join the CED for a virtual grad info session from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Get your questions answered by program experts and discover a path that fits your goals! It’s also a great opportunity if you’re simply curious about what the college has to offer. RSVP: wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.c…

2026 CED award recipients recognized at annual awards event wichita.edu/academics/educat…

Giving remarks today at the 100th year Anniversary celebration for @WichitaStateCED. #Congratulations on a remarkable milestone, and all the wonderful things the #college has done and continues to do for #KansasEducators.

From two professors and a few dozen students in 1926 to more than 2,000 today, the @WichitaState College of Education marks 100 years and returns to its original name, honoring its past and the work it continues today.

PROGRAM HISTORY. For the first time ever, Wichita State Rocket League has qualified for CRL League Play. 🏎️: @boonedot_ 🏎️: @Night_EP 🏎️: @AquAExo_ 🧠: @Lunavarious Here’s the Spring 2026 schedule ⬇️ Let's go Shox!🌾 #RocketLeague #CRL #ShockersUp⚡

As the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State marks its centennial, it is honoring its origins by returning to its original name: the College of Education. 🔗: wichita.edu/academics/educat…

⚡🎙️ Our FIRST episode of Shockers in Session is LIVE on Spotify! For counselor educators, counselors & grad students bridging the gap between training & practice. 🎧 open.spotify.com/show/5synMb… Let’s keep the current flowing ⚡ #ShockersInSession @SolomonMoore1

Congrats to Stacy Chestnut, English teacher at East High School, on being named a recipient of the NASUP Exemplary Mentor Teacher Award! 🎉 Earlier this week, she was surprised with the award during one of her classes, recognizing her impact through the WPS–WSU partnership.

WSU faculty and staff are invited to attend the February 2026 Corbin Connect Building Bridges workshop series: Spanish language, culture and creating welcoming spaces in an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. Learn more and RSVP at the link below! news.wichita.edu/2025/12/19/…

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Some close-ups from the @WichitaState 2025 fall commencement ceremony. So much creativity on display from CAS grads!

On this #GivingTuesday, we recognize Dr. Robert Lane and his wife Jacque and the ongoing impact their commitment continues to have on education at WSU. @WichitaState wichita.edu/academics/applie…

Congrats to @claystoldt for being recognized in Wichita State's Scholars Walk. This honor celebrates exceptional research and classroom accomplishments of award-winning faculty. We’re proud to see Dr. Stoldt’s work highlighted! wichita.edu/academics/schola…

Corbin Education Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and home of the College of Applied Studies, is now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places! wichita.edu/about/wsunews/ne…

Attend the Corbin Connect Speaker Series: Smart Schools Navigating AI in K–12 Education at noon Oct. 29 in RSC 233. Hear how Wichita Public Schools are using AI in classrooms and offices. Boxed lunch provided by CUA. RSVP by Oct. 24! 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…