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Doctoral Students Awarded Project Grants to Support the Development of Creative Projects for Students with Learning Disabilities
February 16, 2023
Erica Fry and Zhina Shen, Ph.D. students in Special Education, have been awarded a Grant from the Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Learning Disabilities.
Developing My Own Critical Consciousness: Q&A with Assistant Professor Tia Madkins
February 16, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open, thought-provoking dialogue. We sat down with Dr. Tia C. Madkins, assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, to tell us more…
Allowing Myself to Push Past the Growing Pains: Q&A with Undergraduate Student Isabel Bellard
February 16, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open thought-provoking dialogue. Undergraduate student Isabel Bellard spoke with us about her background and educational journey. Isabel is from East Houston and is a sophomore…
The Power of Intentionality and Passion for Generating Knowledge: Q&A with Professor Keffrelyn Brown
February 15, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open, thought-provoking dialogue. We sat down with Distinguished Teaching Professor Dr. Keffrelyn Brown to share more about her educational journey, research and what this…
Grants, Awards and Achievements: February 2023
February 09, 2023
The College of Education is home to innovative, world-class faculty members and practitioners who conduct industry-leading research year-round. Every month, we collectively share and celebrate the members of our community – faculty, students and administrators – who receive a wide range of grants, fellowships and a myriad of awards…
The Critical Role Public Policy Plays in Creating Educational Opportunity: Associate Professor Stella Flores Offers Insights
February 06, 2023
In a newly published white paper, Dr. Flores calls to re-focus equity efforts on opportunity structures to improve college success in underserved populations.
