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Rebecca Callahan: An Education-forward Democratic Platform: Democracy’s Silver Bullet?
Jan. 23, 2019

Christopher Brown Interviewed by Texas Standard
Jan. 22, 2019
Christopher Brown, professor of Curriculum and Instruction, discusses the need for a holistic approach to accountability for schools when it comes to student success.

What Does Pop Culture Have to Do with Freud or Jung?
Jan. 17, 2019
By M. Yvonne Taylor And how can music be used to help counselors in training? According to Educational Psychology Professor Aaron Rochlen, more than you might think. In his Counseling Theories class, Rochlen frequently connects complex psychological theories to media, movie clips, and song lyrics. In a recent visit to his…

How Many Concussions Are Too Many?
Jan. 15, 2019
It turns out that asking how many concussions are too many isn’t the right question to ask, because it may not be the right way to think about how and to whom traumatic brain injuries cause damage.

Visualizing Math
Jan. 14, 2019
Special Education Associate Professor Sarah Powell creates short videos for YouTube that offer tools and strategies on a variety of math topics.

Richard Reddick: In Defense of Diversity Statements
Jan. 11, 2019
Associate Professor Richard Reddick defends the inclusion of diversity statements in hiring, promotion, and review materials for university faculty.

Educational Leadership and Policy Professors Awarded $1 Million Grant
Jan. 10, 2019
Associate Professor Jennifer Holme and Assistant Professor Huriya Jabbar of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the College of Education were recently awarded a $1 million grant from The Spencer Foundation. Beginning Spring 2019, the grant will support a five-year research project focused on…

Kevin Cokley Cited in Associated Press Article on Police Violence Against Black Men
Jan. 10, 2019

How to Shop for a Healthier You
Jan. 07, 2019
“Eating food you have prepared is a great way to ensure you are getting good nutrition without a lot of added fats, sugars, or additives,” says Brittany Crim, lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. “Regular grocery shopping is a great habit to help ensure you are equipped with…

David DeMatthews: Testing, funding shortfalls are failing Texas’ public schools
Jan. 05, 2019
"To move forward, state lawmakers ought to tap the $12 billion rainy day fund to provide additional funding to public education," says Associate Professor David DeMatthews in his latest op-ed on school funding in Texas.