News Archive - College of Education

Anne and Preston Massey Establish Endowment to Support Future Texas Teachers

The Massey family is taking action to support aspiring teachers in Texas. With a generous endowment, they will make a difference in the lives of…

Grants, Awards and Achievements: June 2023

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

David DeMatthews Pens Op-Ed on the First Anniversary of the Uvalde School Shooting

In his op-ed published in the San Antonio Express-News, associate professor David DeMatthews discusses the need for increased school safety and support for additional resources around…

Unlocking Reading Success: The Key to Helping Struggling Readers Better Comprehend Content

Special Education Assistant Professor Peng Peng and colleagues conducted a comprehensive analysis to determine the effectiveness of various learning strategies for struggling readers.

A Heart for Those with Learning Disabilities: Q&A with Alumna Sarah G. King, Class of 2023

Sarah Gorsky King, a master’s and doctoral alumna, shares how her own personal experiences lead to her current research and desire to help culturally and…

Meadows Center Researchers Complete Large-Scale Study with More Than 200 Teachers Across Texas

Researchers from The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk studied the effects of a professional development model to help teachers implement reading comprehension and vocabulary…

Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) Executive Director Matt Orem Discusses Partnership to Expand Access to Mental Health Care for Texas Youth

More than 11,000 underserved students across six Texas School districts to benefit from access to mental health care.

Coaching in Communities: A Groundbreaking Approach to Equity-Focused Teacher Training

Melissa Wetzel shares her insights on justice-focused coaching and presents a new training model to help transform learning and disrupt systems of oppression.

It’s a privilege and an honor to be a first-generation student

Noelia Delgado Rosas and Deniss Moreno, first-generation college students in the College of Education, share their emotional journeys and what it means to graduate from…

Ph.D. Alumnus Langston Clark Receives Prestigious Piper Professor Award

Texas Education congratulates alumnus Langston Clark for receiving a 2023 Piper Professor Award for his superior teaching at the college level.

Decision Making in Modern Education with Professor David DeMatthews on NPR

Associate Professor David DeMatthews shared his insights on the complex challenges faced by administrators and school boards in navigating the diverse landscape of modern education.

Grants, Awards and Achievements: May 2023

Last semester, Desiree Pallais was a recipient of the President’s Award for Global Learning.

Sarah Woulfin’s New Book Reflects on How Equity-Centered Coaching Leads to Improvement in Schools

New Book by Sarah Woulfin Provides Insightful Guide for Making Coaching Matter in Schools.

UT Austin College of Education Ranks Among Best Graduate Schools in the Nation

The College of Education ranks No. 16 in the country among education graduate schools in the 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings by U.S. News &…

After split with charter partner, where does this Fort Worth school go from here? (opens in a new tab)

Fort Worth Star Telegram Associate professor Sarah Woulfin comments on the increasing need for leadership to think strategically about hiring and retaining teachers. Learn more

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