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Q&A with Dr. Lauren Hampton: Impacting and Improving the Lives of Young Children on the Autism Spectrum

Mar. 28, 2023

Lauren Hampton, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education, discusses how her passion for working with young children on the autism spectrum and their families helps direct her research.

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New STEM Master’s Program Offered in Collaboration with UTeach

Mar. 27, 2023

GradUTeach is for those with a STEM-related undergraduate degree interested in pursuing high school or middle school math or science teacher certification.

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Ph.D. Alumnus Albert Bimper Named to Leadership Role at the University of North Texas

Mar. 24, 2023

March 24, 2023 Texas Education congratulates alumnus Albert Bimper for being named the new executive dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of North Texas. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is UNT’s largest college and he will oversee more than 22…

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Pedro Reyes Named Member of the Inaugural Research Advisory Council for The Education Trust

Mar. 24, 2023

Dr. Reyes will work with other members to advise Ed Trust’s research agenda on teaching and curriculum, and provide insight on the educational landscape to help identify specific equity-based research projects.

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David DeMatthews contributes to a five-part series from Spectrum News examining the future of education in Texas

Mar. 22, 2023

In a new five-part series from Spectrum News examining the future of education in Texas, Associate Professor David DeMatthews weighs in on some of the most important issues and current reforms in K-12 public education today.  Learn more…

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David DeMatthews Nominated for a 2022 Robert W. Hamilton Book Award

Mar. 20, 2023

David DeMatthews nominated for a 2022 Hamilton Book Award for his latest publication offering resources for maximizing the relevance of research on policy for school improvement.

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Texas Education Mourns the Passing of Associate Professor Patricia Somers

Mar. 14, 2023

Our esteemed colleague Dr. Patricia Somers passed away on Friday, March 10. Dr. Somers was a devoted colleague at UT and a caring educator and mentor to many. For almost 20 years, she helped lead and support the higher education program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy as it…

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Jessica Toste Accepted to the Comprehensive Program for Adaptive Interventions Training in Education (CATIE)

Mar. 06, 2023

Jessica Toste, associate professor in the Department of Special Education, accepted into the highly competitive, adaptive intervention CATIE training program.

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Grants, Awards and Achievements: March 2023

Mar. 02, 2023

Educational Leadership and Policy Steven R. Gonzales • Alumni Ph.D. in Educational AdministrationAlfredo de los Santos, Jr. • Alumni Ph.D. in Educational Administration Diverse: Issues In Higher Education recently announced that Steven R. Gonzales and Alfredo de los Santos, Jr. (posthumously) will be co-recipients of their …

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Kizzy Albritton: From Preschools to Presidential Suites

Mar. 02, 2023

From Black preschoolers to Black professionals, Black people are constantly under surveillance and policing and struggle to find safe spaces to express Black joy, even during Black History Month. Read more…

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