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COE Media Mentions: September 8 – September 22

When Will My Baby Start Walking?Updated August 14, 2023Parents.comFeatured faculty: Jody Jensen More Evidence That Our Approach To Reading Comprehension Is All WrongSeptember 8, 2023ForbesFeatured…

Four-pronged Approach for a Change in Institutional Support of Faculty of Color May Prove Beneficial for Tenure

Study highlighting how institutions can use policy change to better support their faculty of color co-authored by ELP professor, Denisa Gandara.

David DeMatthews Discusses the Impact of DEI Legislation

KVUE Online Associate Professor David DeMatthews of the College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy discusses the implications of recent DEI legislation within…

Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: CCCSE Continues to Illuminate the Student Experience

Last year marked a momentous occasion for the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCCSE) as we proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary. One of CCCSE’s…

The Path to Becoming a Personal Trainer Starts at UT Austin

Austin Fit Magazin recently highlighted the powerful educational impact that the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education has on students interested in becoming personal trainers.

UT Austin Commends Newly Promoted Faculty Members

This academic year more than 130 assistant, associate and professional-track professors were promoted or granted tenure in recognition of their efforts to advance the University’s…

Segregation by Experience – the Book and Discussion With Jennifer Keys Adair

During early childhood educators have an opportunity to harness their students’ fascination and desire for discovery to create unique learning opportunities. Some teachers engage with…

Scholars of Distinction: Burnt Orange Stars in the College of Education

We are delighted to shine a spotlight on this special group of undergraduate students who embody the spirit of innovation and excellence that defines our…

Meta-analysis Research Shows Current Approach to Teaching Reading Comprehension is Flawed

Special Education Assistant Professor Peng Peng found that current teaching practices are out of step with cognitive science research.

Grants, Awards and Achievements: September 2023

The members of our community – faculty, students and administrators – receive a wide range of grants and fellowships and are selected for a myriad…

COE Media Mentions: August 25 to September 8

Opinion: Eliminating school libraries is senselessAugust 26, 2023Austin American-Statesman and Waco Tribune-HeraldFeatured Faculty: David DeMatthews (op-ed) Texas takeover raises back-to-school anxiety for Houston students, parents…

The First Lady of Fitness Inspired Generations of Women Athletes, Including COE’s Jan Todd

A fitness pioneer for more than six decades, Elaine LaLanne helped inspire generations.

David DeMatthews Weighs in on Decision Affecting Libraries Across HISD

The state-appointed superintendent plans to repurposes the resources and spaces.

Where’s U.T. Cheerleader Barbie? 40 Acres Land, Naturally

Two of the iconic dolls experienced campus in very different ways.

College of Education Forms Inaugural Staff Advisory Committee to Help Advise Leadership

The College of Education is proud to announce the establishment of a COE Staff Advisory Committee. Focused on staff ideas, concerns and initiatives, the committee…

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