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Pedro Reyes Named Member of the Inaugural Research Advisory Council for The Education Trust

Mar. 24, 2023

Dr. Reyes will work with other members to advise Ed Trust’s research agenda on teaching and curriculum, and provide insight on the educational landscape to help identify specific equity-based research projects.

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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…

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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.

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Texas Education Mourns the Passing of Associate Professor Patricia Somers

Mar. 14, 2023

Our esteemed colleague Dr. Patricia Somers passed away on Friday, March 10. Dr. Somers was a devoted colleague at UT and a caring educator and mentor to many. For almost 20 years, she helped lead and support the higher education program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy as it…

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Jessica Toste Accepted to the Comprehensive Program for Adaptive Interventions Training in Education (CATIE)

Mar. 06, 2023

Jessica Toste, associate professor in the Department of Special Education, accepted into the highly competitive, adaptive intervention CATIE training program.

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Grants, Awards and Achievements: March 2023

Mar. 02, 2023

Educational Leadership and Policy Steven R. Gonzales • Alumni Ph.D. in Educational AdministrationAlfredo de los Santos, Jr. • Alumni Ph.D. in Educational Administration Diverse: Issues In Higher Education recently announced that Steven R. Gonzales and Alfredo de los Santos, Jr. (posthumously) will be co-recipients of their …

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Kizzy Albritton: From Preschools to Presidential Suites

Mar. 02, 2023

From Black preschoolers to Black professionals, Black people are constantly under surveillance and policing and struggle to find safe spaces to express Black joy, even during Black History Month. Read more…

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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…

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Q&A with Dr. Liliana Garces: Exploring How Legal and Education Systems Shape Students’ Futures

Feb. 28, 2023

Educator Voices Across Texas is a series that explores the educator’s experience across the Lone Star State. Each story shines a light on the people and voices behind the success of our children, schools and communities.

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Celebrating Teachers Who Make an Impact in Central Texas Classrooms

Feb. 20, 2023

For over 100 years, the College of Education has been preparing educators to respond to the most challenging issues in education and to inspire and lead in their schools and communities. Our students are following their hearts and callings and entering classrooms across the state prepared to change lives…

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