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Richard Reddick: The 'opportunity hoarding' behind the college admissions scandal

Mar. 18, 2019

Associate Professor Rich Reddick explains that, "this kind of behavior exacerbates inequality by denying opportunities for low-income students to access these networks" in an op-ed for the Houston Chronicle.

The Truth That I Owe You: Understanding the Social Contexts of Race and Gender in Literacy Education

Mar. 06, 2019

An ED Talk by David Kirkland, associate professor of English and Urban Education and executive director of the NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools.

A Problem Hidden in Plain Sight: Forum on Chronic Absenteeism

Feb. 28, 2019

Each year, nearly 7.5 million students are chronically absent – missing 10% or more of the school year. How should researchers, policymakers, and educators address chronic absenteeism and its effects on students?

More Than Just a Walk Around the Block

Feb. 28, 2019

Curriculum and Instruction Clinical Associate Professor Haydée Rodriguez takes a group of pre-service bilingual/bicultural education students on community walks to help the students learn about their students' lives.

David DeMatthews: More school days? Not unless we address these areas first

Feb. 26, 2019

In a recent op-ed, David DeMatthews explains that although extending the school year may provide a degree of benefits, it means the state will have fewer resources to address other long-standing school finance issues.

Baby Talk May Actually Be Good for the Brain

Feb. 24, 2019

Researchers in the Brain and Language Lab at the College of Education are using EEGs to study how young children process words and baby talk.

Get FIT: The 12-week On-campus Fitness and Nutrition Program That Will Change Your Life

Feb. 24, 2019

For 10 years, Get FIT has provided motivating workouts and nutritional guidance in a convenient location on campus.

A Boisterous Classroom May be Better for Kids than You Think

Feb. 23, 2019

That’s what San Antonio Independent School District is betting on. And the bet is backed by research from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

PHEL Master’s Student Wins Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Feb. 22, 2019

Howard Thrasher (center) with the Bob Huss Outstanding Graduate Student Award During the annual conference in Oklahoma City, Howard Thrasher was awarded the Bob Huss Outstanding Graduate Student Award by the Southwest Association of College and University Housing Offices. Thrasher is a master’s student studying Higher Education Leadership…

Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Student Highlighted as a 2019 Leader to Learn From by Education Week

Feb. 20, 2019

Education Weekly selected Curriculum and Instruction doctoral student Angela Ward as a 2019 leader to learn from for her leadership in cultural proficiency in her role as Supervisor of Race and Equity Programs at AISD.