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College of Education Students and Dean Charles R. Martinez, Jr. Reflect on What Awaits New Texas Teachers
Aug. 25, 2022
View News By KUT Education Reporter Becky Fogel and Multimedia Producer Michael Minasi Charles R. Martinez, Jr. asked himself: What’s worse than a crisis? The dean of the College of Education at UT Austin, Martinez says the teacher shortage that Texas and the…

College of Education Students and Dean Charles Martinez Reflect on What Awaits New Texas Teachers
Aug. 25, 2022
By KUT Education Reporter Becky Fogel and Multimedia Producer Michael Minasi Charles Martinez asked himself: “What’s worse than a crisis?” The dean of the College of Education at UT Austin, Martinez says the teacher shortage that Texas and the U.S. are facing is a…

Grants, Awards and Achievements: August 2022
Aug. 17, 2022
College of Education The College of Education was awarded an Educator Preparation Planning Grant from The Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to explore innovative pathways to teacher certification for those who have completed four-year degrees and want to become teachers. Specifically, the college will be exploring the creation of a…

Grumet: Austin has hired 600 new teachers. It's still not enough.
Aug. 09, 2022

Educational Psychology Alumnus Receives 2022 Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award
Aug. 09, 2022
Dr. Colin Muething Colin Muething, Ph.D., ’16, is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and a psychologist in the Severe Behavior Program at Marcus Autism Center, where he serves as Program Manager of the Intensive Outpatient Program, one of three programs of…

Sarah Woulfin Weighs In on the Challenge of Putting the Science of Reading Into Practice
Jul. 20, 2022

Grants, Awards and Achievements: July 2022 Announcement
Jul. 11, 2022
The College of Education is home to innovative, world-class faculty members and practitioners who conduct industry-leading research year-round. Our community—faculty, students and administrators—receive a wide range of grants and fellowships and are selected for a myriad of awards recognizing both work and impact. Department of Kinesiology and Health Education…

College of Education Leadership Updates
Jul. 06, 2022
Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well, staying cool and enjoying your summer with friends and family. As we look ahead to the fall 2022 semester, I am pleased to announce some important updates regarding our leadership structure. The college has been deliberate in cultivating leadership, providing…

Faculty Grant Awards and Achievements: June 2022
Jun. 07, 2022
The College of Education is home to world-class faculty members who are innovative teachers and conduct high-impact research year-round. Our faculty members are awarded grants and fellowships on a regular basis, and are selected for awards that recognize their work and impact. Department of Curriculum and Instruction Emma Gargroetzi,…

Sarah Kate Bearman and the Role Mental Health Plays in the Gun Control Debate
May. 28, 2022