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How Leaders in Education Help Texas Schools THRIVE
March 04, 2026
Public school district leaders play a vital role in charting a clear path to meet the needs of schools and communities. For many early-career teachers, strong mentorship and coaching can be a game changer.

Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership and Service
February 03, 2026
The Cooperative Superintendency Program at the College of Education proudly celebrates 50 years of lasting impact, marked by our graduates who have strengthened schools, and supported families and communities.

Fifty Years of Impact: CSP Alumna Susan Sclafani
February 03, 2026
A conversation with Susan Sclafani, former chief of staff for educational services at Houston Independent School District and assistant secretary for Vocational and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education.

Fifty Years of Impact: CSP Alumna Linda Mora
February 03, 2026
A conversation with Linda Mora – teacher, assistant principal, principal and curriculum supervisor across Texas for more than 40 years.

Fifty Years of Impact: CSP Alumnus Tom Anderson
February 03, 2026
A conversation with Tom Anderson, a member of the first cohort who served in as deputy at Texas Education Agency (TEA) and as a superintendent at San Marcos Independent School District.

Fifty Years of Impact: CSP Alumnus Tim Miller
February 03, 2026
A conversation with Tim Miller, former superintendent and director at the Texas Education Agency, on how the Cooperative Superintendency Program impacted his career.

Fifty Years of Impact: Former Director Rubén Olivárez
February 03, 2026
A conversation with Rubén Olivárez, former director of the Cooperative Superintendency Program, deputy commissioner at the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Everyday Access: COE’s Educational Psychology Professor & Author Examines Living with Disabilities
September 17, 2024
Dr. Stephanie W. Cawthon, a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, has authored a new book entitled “Disability is Human: The Vital Power of Accessibility in Everyday Life,” where she shares experiences of disabled people and issues of equity, accommodations and education.