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Media Mentions: May 20 to June 2, 2023
Jun. 07, 2023
Read recent media coverage that features the expertise and impact of College of Education faculty members.

David DeMatthews Pens Op-Ed on the First Anniversary of the Uvalde School Shooting
May. 24, 2023
In his op-ed published in the San Antonio Express-News, associate professor David DeMatthews discusses the need for increased school safety and support for additional resources around mental health. Read more…

Decision Making in Modern Education with Professor David DeMatthews on NPR
May. 03, 2023
Associate Professor David DeMatthews shared his insights on the complex challenges faced by administrators and school boards in navigating the diverse landscape of modern education.

Grants, Awards and Achievements: April 2023
Apr. 06, 2023
Curriculum and Instruction Tia Madkins • Assistant Professor Tia Madkins has been named the recipient of two awards recognizing her work and scholarship. First, Dr. Madkins was named a 2023 Emerging Scholar by the Comparative and International Education Society African Diaspora Special Interest Group (SIG). The award highlights individuals…

David DeMatthews contributes to a five-part series from Spectrum News examining the future of education in Texas
Mar. 22, 2023
In a new five-part series from Spectrum News examining the future of education in Texas, Associate Professor David DeMatthews weighs in on some of the most important issues and current reforms in K-12 public education today.  Learn more…

David DeMatthews Nominated for a 2022 Robert W. Hamilton Book Award
Mar. 20, 2023
David DeMatthews nominated for a 2022 Hamilton Book Award for his latest publication offering resources for maximizing the relevance of research on policy for school improvement.

David DeMatthews Provides Op-Ed Advice for Education Researchers
Mar. 01, 2023
AERA Highlights Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy David DeMatthews stresses the importance of connecting with the public and policymakers through the influential medium of op-eds. Read more…

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

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

Lebon "Trey" D. James III & David E. DeMatthews Provide Advice for New Principals: The 4 Things to Focus on First
Sep. 23, 2022
Originally published in Education Week on September 20, 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to high rates of teacher and principal turnover, intensive student-support needs, and significant disruptions in school districts and communities. Now more than ever, new principals will need…