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UT Austin’s Institute for Public School Initiatives Awarded Grant to Improve the Educational Outcomes for Students in Texas
November 11, 2022
The Department of Education has awarded a $33.9 million dollar grant to The University of Texas at Austin through the Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI). The seven-year award ($4.8 million, first year) will support the Gaining Early Awareness and…

Jessica Toste Serves as Guest Editor and Publishes Research in Special Issue of Intervention in School and Clinic
November 10, 2022
New special issue of "Intervention in School and Clinic" provides guidance on how to bring the science of reading to teacher preparation programs. Toste and Esther Lindström (Lehigh University) were guest editors.

Too Many Students Lack Food and Housing Security
November 09, 2022
CCCSE helps community colleges address food insecurity issues facing their students.

Q&A with Dr. DeMatthews: A New Project Highlights Critical Issues Facing Education Leaders Across Texas
November 04, 2022
UT faculty form the Texas Education Leadership Project to tackle key issues facing the current teacher-to-principal-to-superintendent pipeline.

UNC Chapel Hill Taps Special Education alumnus Nigel Pierce for a Faculty Fellows Position
November 04, 2022

Five Seats on the Austin ISD School Board Are Up for Election
November 02, 2022
Associate Professor David DeMatthews talks with KUT about the impact school boards can have on their communities.

Kizzy Albritton: Why Black Preschoolers Are Still Being Expelled at Staggering Rates
November 02, 2022
Nov. 2, 2022 Visible Magazine to read this article, visit this link…

Grants, Awards and Achievements: November 2022
November 02, 2022
Curriculum and Instruction María González-Howard • Assistant ProfessorCathery Yeh • Assistant Professor María González-Howard and Cathery Yeh are part of a consortium that was recently awarded $7.5 million to develop free, high-quality, K-5 science curriculum and professional learning materials called OpenSciEd Elementary. The complete program will meet the Next Generation Science…

Faculty Member Denisa Gándara Appointed by President Biden to the National Board for Education Sciences
November 01, 2022
The College of Education congratulates Denisa Gándara, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, on her appointment by President Biden to the National Board for Education Sciences.

Enhancing the Student Experience Through Community Partnerships
November 01, 2022
Laura Estep, assistant professor of practice, created new opportunities for graduate students to present with community partners serving the autistic community to foster information sharing, mutual learning and growth.