Michael Kennedy
@mjkphd.bsky.social
I am Professor of Special Education at the University of Virginia. I am interested in evidence-based and high-leverage practices to support outcomes for students with and others who struggle. Noted pizza enthusiast.
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Great news! You now have until 10/10 to nominate outstanding students with exceptionalities for CEC's Yes I Can Awards! Don't miss out on your chance to recognize your students!
exceptionalchildren.org/awards/yes-i...
exceptionalchildren.org/awards/yes-i...
October 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Great news! You now have until 10/10 to nominate outstanding students with exceptionalities for CEC's Yes I Can Awards! Don't miss out on your chance to recognize your students!
exceptionalchildren.org/awards/yes-i...
exceptionalchildren.org/awards/yes-i...
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Interested in research in special education or related disciplines? Join us for @badar-kauffman.bsky.social 2026. The call for proposals is open through Oct. 3.
www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped/ba...
www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped/ba...
Badar-Kauffman Conference | Special Education | Kent State University
Badar-Kauffman 2026 will take place at the Kent State Hotel and Conference Center March 25-27.
www.kent.edu
August 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Interested in research in special education or related disciplines? Join us for @badar-kauffman.bsky.social 2026. The call for proposals is open through Oct. 3.
www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped/ba...
www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped/ba...
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I appreciated the opportunity to speak with the WSJ about how dire the federal cuts have been to the field of education research.
"It’s not like I’m losing my job," @betsyjwolf.bsky.social said.
"It’s like I’m losing my field, my entire career pathway."
Excellent, though harrowing, article on how the field of education research has been hit:
"It’s like I’m losing my field, my entire career pathway."
Excellent, though harrowing, article on how the field of education research has been hit:
Trump’s Job Cuts Leave a Profession Looking for Its Next Act
Niche researchers in a government-dependent education field are trying to pivot. “There are no crops coming out of this ground anymore.”
www.wsj.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I appreciated the opportunity to speak with the WSJ about how dire the federal cuts have been to the field of education research.
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We are searching for a post-doctoral fellow. Please share with your networks!
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careers.aera.net
June 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We are searching for a post-doctoral fellow. Please share with your networks!
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Tomorrow's the day! Join us Wednesday at 1pm ET and learn about how the new Transition IC guides teacher preparation professionals to deliver evidence-based transition planning and services to youth with disabilities. 📚 bit.ly/44HKVLx
May 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Tomorrow's the day! Join us Wednesday at 1pm ET and learn about how the new Transition IC guides teacher preparation professionals to deliver evidence-based transition planning and services to youth with disabilities. 📚 bit.ly/44HKVLx
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An arson attack in Colorado had detectives stumped. The way they solved the case could put everyone at risk. www.wired.com/story/find-m...
3 Teens Almost Got Away With Murder. Then Police Found Their Google Searches
An arson attack in Colorado had detectives stumped. The way they solved the case could put everyone at risk.
www.wired.com
May 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
An arson attack in Colorado had detectives stumped. The way they solved the case could put everyone at risk. www.wired.com/story/find-m...
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Submit a proposal to present at CEC 2026! They are also looking for reviewers. Sign up to be a reviewer by May 31, 2025 @5PM ET at
cecconvention.org/call-reviewers
cecconvention.org/call-reviewers
May 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Submit a proposal to present at CEC 2026! They are also looking for reviewers. Sign up to be a reviewer by May 31, 2025 @5PM ET at
cecconvention.org/call-reviewers
cecconvention.org/call-reviewers
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Join the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Teacher Education Division (TED) for FREE!
exceptionalchildren.org/membership/acc…
Offer valid March 17-31 for NEW members of CEC for a BASIC membership. CURRENT members of CEC can also add participating divisions.
exceptionalchildren.org/membership/acc…
Offer valid March 17-31 for NEW members of CEC for a BASIC membership. CURRENT members of CEC can also add participating divisions.
March 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Join the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Teacher Education Division (TED) for FREE!
exceptionalchildren.org/membership/acc…
Offer valid March 17-31 for NEW members of CEC for a BASIC membership. CURRENT members of CEC can also add participating divisions.
exceptionalchildren.org/membership/acc…
Offer valid March 17-31 for NEW members of CEC for a BASIC membership. CURRENT members of CEC can also add participating divisions.
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Join Council for Exceptional Children through March 31 for free! Many divisions may have free or discounted membership, too. For researchers and graduate students, consider joining CEC's Division for Research (see cecdr.org for all we do). Over 140 people joined the Division for Research yesterday!
March 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Join Council for Exceptional Children through March 31 for free! Many divisions may have free or discounted membership, too. For researchers and graduate students, consider joining CEC's Division for Research (see cecdr.org for all we do). Over 140 people joined the Division for Research yesterday!
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Chaos and confusion as the statistics arm of the Education Department is reduced to a skeletal staff of 3
Chaos and confusion as the statistics arm of the Education Department is reduced to a skeletal staff of 3
Acting stats chief booted after only 15 days in the job; fate of the Nation’s Report Card unclear
hechingerreport.org
March 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Chaos and confusion as the statistics arm of the Education Department is reduced to a skeletal staff of 3
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As a faculty member, I think I knew from afar what good people IES had. But over the past two years, I have gotten to work alongside so many of those who were just let go. I have learned so much from these friends and colleagues, and I am just dumbstruck at the scale of this loss for our country.
March 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
As a faculty member, I think I knew from afar what good people IES had. But over the past two years, I have gotten to work alongside so many of those who were just let go. I have learned so much from these friends and colleagues, and I am just dumbstruck at the scale of this loss for our country.
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We are so excited to kick off #CEC2025! The day is already underway, with exciting programming kicking off soon. We are excited about our opening keynote presentation and opening reception at Power Plant Live tonight! Follow along on CEC's social media!
March 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We are so excited to kick off #CEC2025! The day is already underway, with exciting programming kicking off soon. We are excited about our opening keynote presentation and opening reception at Power Plant Live tonight! Follow along on CEC's social media!
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Are you going to the CEC Convention in Baltimore? Come to our annual Division reception- Thursday, March 13th at 7:00pm. @DR is hosting with friends from @DLD, @DCDT, @TED, & @DEBH. food, drinks, and free access to the American Visionary Art Museum! 🍷🪩🎨
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February 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Are you going to the CEC Convention in Baltimore? Come to our annual Division reception- Thursday, March 13th at 7:00pm. @DR is hosting with friends from @DLD, @DCDT, @TED, & @DEBH. food, drinks, and free access to the American Visionary Art Museum! 🍷🪩🎨
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Come join the UT-Mizzou-Hoo Reception next week! See you there.
Join us in Baltimore - 2 weeks from today. This reception is open to anyone at #CEC2025!
February 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Come join the UT-Mizzou-Hoo Reception next week! See you there.
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Special education researchers 🔔 Join us this Thursday at 2:00pm EST for townhall organized by CEC and hosted by leadership from Division for Research, Teacher Education Division, and Division on Career Development & Transition. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Special education researchers 🔔 Join us this Thursday at 2:00pm EST for townhall organized by CEC and hosted by leadership from Division for Research, Teacher Education Division, and Division on Career Development & Transition. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Thank you, to all of the special education organizations, journals, & scholars who have joined together to affirm our commitment to scientific integrity: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Statement of Support for Scientific Integrity
Statement of Support for Scientific Integrity As senior scholars in the field of special education, we are alarmed by recent federal actions that threaten the integrity of education research including...
docs.google.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Thank you, to all of the special education organizations, journals, & scholars who have joined together to affirm our commitment to scientific integrity: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Fun writeup on an issue in education I (and others) have been thinking about for a while: education.virginia.edu/news-stories... Love to hear your thoughts on the subject - especially given how overloaded I know most of us are feeling right now!
The Mental Load of Teaching: Reducing Teacher Burnout by Managing Cognitive Load
UVA Professor Michael Kennedy shares how improving cognitive load awareness can help reduce teacher burnout.
education.virginia.edu
February 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Fun writeup on an issue in education I (and others) have been thinking about for a while: education.virginia.edu/news-stories... Love to hear your thoughts on the subject - especially given how overloaded I know most of us are feeling right now!
Getting ready for the review @daveportnoy.bsky.social I operate a lovely pretend pizzeria in Charlottesville
February 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Getting ready for the review @daveportnoy.bsky.social I operate a lovely pretend pizzeria in Charlottesville
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I was on an IES 305A review panel this year and got this today following up on the cancellation of panels last week. I’m taking this to mean panels will not be rescheduled at all and that 305A awards likely won’t be made.
I reviewed some critically important proposals. This is truly awful.
I reviewed some critically important proposals. This is truly awful.
February 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I was on an IES 305A review panel this year and got this today following up on the cancellation of panels last week. I’m taking this to mean panels will not be rescheduled at all and that 305A awards likely won’t be made.
I reviewed some critically important proposals. This is truly awful.
I reviewed some critically important proposals. This is truly awful.
Another free and effective resource produced thanks to wise investments by the Department of Education via the Institute for Education Sciences and Office of Special Education Programs www.vocabsupport.com over 300 slideshows for evidence-based vocab instruction in science grades 4-8 (or beyond)
Welcome to www.VocabSupport.com
The resources on this site are intended for: general & special education teachers (including co-teaching teams) students with and without disabilities, and their families
www.vocabsupport.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Another free and effective resource produced thanks to wise investments by the Department of Education via the Institute for Education Sciences and Office of Special Education Programs www.vocabsupport.com over 300 slideshows for evidence-based vocab instruction in science grades 4-8 (or beyond)
Please check out our free classroom observation and feedback tool called COACHED www.coached.education.virginia.edu COACHED was developed using grant funds from IES and OSEP! #edusky
Home | Coached
The observation and collaboration tool for K-12 professionals.
www.coached.education.virginia.edu
February 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Please check out our free classroom observation and feedback tool called COACHED www.coached.education.virginia.edu COACHED was developed using grant funds from IES and OSEP! #edusky
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In case you missed it, the new HLP book is available now! This book includes updated supplemental resources created to assist the spread and implementation of HLPs. Download it for FREE on the CEEDAR website! ➡️ ceedar.org/high-leverag...
February 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In case you missed it, the new HLP book is available now! This book includes updated supplemental resources created to assist the spread and implementation of HLPs. Download it for FREE on the CEEDAR website! ➡️ ceedar.org/high-leverag...