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Media Mentions: July 14 to July 28, 2023
Jul. 31, 2023
Read recent media coverage that features the expertise and impact of College of Education faculty members.

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.

Doctoral Students Awarded Project Grants to Support the Development of Creative Projects for Students with Learning Disabilities
Feb. 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.

Grants, Awards and Achievements: February 2023
Feb. 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 recognizing…

Grants, Awards and Achievements: December 2022
Dec. 02, 2022
Texas Center for Equity Promotion Esther J. Calzada • Center Director Esther J. Calzada was appointed as the center director for the Texas Center for Equity Promotion (TexCEP). Calzada will oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of TexCEP with the goal of…

Faculty Grant Awards and Achievements: June 2022
Jun. 07, 2022
The College of Education is home to world-class faculty members who are innovative teachers and conduct high-impact research year-round. Our faculty members are awarded grants and fellowships on a regular basis, and are selected for awards that recognize their work and impact. Department of Curriculum and Instruction Emma Gargroetzi Emma…

Faculty Grant Awards and Achievements: May 2022
May. 03, 2022
The College of Education is home to world-class faculty members conducting high-impact research year-round. Our faculty members are awarded grants and fellowships on a regular basis, and this monthly list of awards is designed to collectively share these achievements. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy David DeMatthews David DeMatthews…

UT Austin Receives $3.6 Million Grant to Support Doctoral Students Focused on Mathematics in Learning Disabilities
Dec. 01, 2021
Within many universities, there are few faculty members who focus their studies exclusively on mathematics and children with disabilities. This limited number of mathematics-focused faculty indicates that some universities may offer little to no coursework dedicated to the teaching and assessment of mathematics for children with disabilities. It also indicates…

Special Education Professor Sarah Powell Addresses STAAR Test Results and How to Move Forward
Jun. 30, 2021

More than $12 million in IES Grants to Support Research Benefiting Students and Educators
Aug. 20, 2020
Grants will benefit students from kindergarten through middle school in math and reading, and will also help prepare teacher trainers.