Serving Texas
Serving communities across the state is central to our mission. Beyond preparing future educators and leaders on campus, the College of Education partners with schools, districts, nonprofits and health organizations to transform educational and health outcomes for Texans. Through research centers, institutes, innovative outreach efforts and strategic collaborations, our faculty, staff and students work hand‑in‑hand with communities to build scalable, evidence‑based programs that support children, families and educators statewide. Whether improving literacy outcomes, addressing teacher shortages, enhancing public school systems, or advancing health and wellness across Texas, the College of Education is dedicated to creating meaningful, lasting change for all Texans.
OUR impact
Impacting Research & Policy
Research conducted by College of Education faculty housed in research units like the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk and LONESTARP3 is having an impact across Texas schools.
Impacting Students & Classrooms
The College of Education believes a great education should be available to all students. Through research‑driven programs and community partnerships, we help learners of every age succeed in classrooms across Texas.
Impacting the Teacher Shortage
The preparation, placement, and retention of teachers are critical to the success of Texas public schools. The College of Education is taking action to address the statewide teacher shortage through research, collaboration with education leaders, and innovative pathways that prepare and support highly qualified educators.
Recent News
From Texas to Tennessee, YMCA Students Are Reading Better with Their Buddies
A cross-age tutoring program piloted at multiple YMCA campuses across Central Texas and Middle Tennessee showed older students can effectively deliver reading intervention for younger students, while also improving their own literacy abilities along the way.
