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UT Assistant Professor Appointed to National Board of Education Sciences by President Joe Biden – The Daily Texan
Nov. 15, 2022
The Daily Texan reports on Assistant Professor Denisa Ganara’s recent appointment to the National Board for Education Sciences.  Read the full article…
UT Austin’s Institute for Public School Initiatives Awarded Grant to Improve the Educational Outcomes for Students in Texas
Nov. 11, 2022
The Department of Education has awarded a $33.9 million dollar grant to The University of Texas at Austin through the Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI). The seven-year award ($4.8 million, first year) will support the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness…
Too Many Students Lack Food and Housing Security
Nov. 09, 2022
CCCSE helps community colleges address food insecurity issues facing their students.
UNC Chapel Hill Taps Special Education alumnus Nigel Pierce for a Faculty Fellows Position
Nov. 04, 2022
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.
Kizzy Albritton: Why Black Preschoolers Are Still Being Expelled at Staggering Rates
Nov. 02, 2022
Nov. 2, 2022 Visible Magazine to read this article, visit this link…
Grants, Awards and Achievements: November 2022
Nov. 02, 2022
Curriculum and Instruction María González-Howard • Assistant ProfessorCathery Yeh • Assistant Professor María González-Howard and Cathery Yeh are part of a consortium that was recently awarded $7.5 million to develop free, high-quality, K-5 science curriculum and professional learning materials called OpenSciEd Elementary. The complete program will meet the Next Generation Science…
Dean Charles R. Martinez, Jr. Comments on Teacher Retention in Title I Texas Schools
Oct. 17, 2022
CBS Austin examines teacher retention and student outcomes at AISD and other Title I Texas schools.
Grants, Awards and Achievements: October 2022
Oct. 06, 2022
Curriculum and Instruction Desirée Pallais-Downing • Assistant Professor Dr. Desirée Pallais-Downing and Dr. Patience Epps, a professor in the Department of Linguistics, recently received a prestigious 2022-2023 President’s Award for Global Learning. One of only two awards granted, their proposal titled, “Enhancing Global Education Initiatives in…
Grants, Awards and Achievements: September 2022
Sep. 15, 2022
Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) J. Matt Orem • Executive Director, PI Connie Dawes • Director, PI The University of Texas at Austin, through the Institute for…

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