Huriya Jabbar: Charter schools’ ‘Uberization’ of teaching profession hurts kids too
In an op-ed for The Hill, Huriya Jabbar discusses the downfall of increasing charter schools in the United States.
Joshua Childs: Suspension of Black Girls Should Raise Alarm
"Schools should do a better job supporting #BlackGirlMagic and recognizing the challenges they face in today’s society," says Assistant Professor Joshua Childs in an op-ed for My San Antonio.
Kristin Neff Discusses the Power of Self-Compassion in the Harvard Business Review
Associate Professor Kristin Neff discusses how self-compassion can help cultivate and enhance motivation and feelings of authenticity.
Kristin Neff Discusses the Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion in The New York Times
Educational Psychology Associate Professor Kristin Neff shares ways that survivors of assault can practice self-compassion in light of the Kavanaugh-Blasey testimonies.
David DeMatthews: Why public school funding isn't working in Texas
Educational Leadership and Policy Associate Professor David DeMatthews explains how Texas public schools are suffering due to inadequate funding
Liliana Garces: Don't lose race-conscious policies
Educational Leadership and Policy Associate Professor Liliana Garces discuses how the decision to rescind affirmative action policies will impact higher education
Tracey T. Flores and Luis Urrieta: How can teachers help children who have witnessed family separation?
Department of Curriculum and Instruction Assistant Professor Tracey T, Flores and Professor Luis Urrieta discuss the effects of current immigration issues on children's experiences in schools.
David DeMatthews: Now Is the Time for Superintendents to Get Political
Educational Leadership and Policy Associate Professor David DeMatthews discusses superintendent's responsibility to advocate for children in today's political climate.
Liesl Nydegger: Ben Carson's rent increases can empower domestic abusers
Kinesiology and Health Education Assistant Professor Liesl Nydegger discusses how rising housing costs are putting domestic violence victims at greater risk.
Richard Reddick: Existing While Black: Irrational Fear Is the New Breed of Racism
Reddick explains how recent events at Yale University and Colorado State University show how implicit bias is a form of racism that can have devastating results
Liesl Nydegger: Federal vacancies and faulty beliefs exacerbate HIV prevention efforts
Is HIV even still a problem? The answer is yes and that is part of the problem because we don’t talk about it.
Richard Reddick: MLK Was Killed 50 Years Ago. Did America’s Moral Courage Die With Him?
Dr. Richard Reddick offers commentary on the parallels between social movements fifty years ago and today.
Anthony and Keffrelyn Brown: By Time Martin Luther King Jr. was Murdered, Civility Had Already Left the Room
Associate Professors Anthony and Keffrelyn Brown comment on the narrative of incivility within social justice movements.
Germine Awad: Terrorist or not, the Austin bomber was not a 'good' kid
Awad discusses the role of race in how criminals and victims are described and portrayed by law enforcement and the media.
Aaron Rochlen: A Positive and Refined Masculinity
NFL-produced advertisement loosens up the playbook of masculinity