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Merging Literacy and Science Methods: A New Database Helps Pre-Service Teachers
Nov. 02, 2017
Because of the foundational importance of literacy to education, teachers are increasingly expected to integrate reading across various subjects, including science. But choosing appropriate texts can be a challenge for teachers, who may not be well-versed in how to critically evaluate them. Associate Professor Anthony Petrosino of the College of Education at The University…
Anthony Brown and Claudia Cervantes-Soon's Books Selected for Critics Choice Award by the American Educational Studies Association
Oct. 16, 2017
Keffrelyn Brown Selected for Leadership Austin's 2018 Essential Class
Oct. 03, 2017
Curriculum and Instruction Professor Associate Professor Keffrelyn Brown has been selected for the Leadership Austin Class of 2018. The class consists of 60 individuals who were chosen based on their community involvemen
Christopher Brown: I've Been in Education for 20 Years – Here's what everyone gets wrong about kindergarten
Sep. 27, 2017
Curriculum and Instruction New Faculty 2017
Sep. 07, 2017
The College of Education is happy to welcome 15 new faculty members for the 2017-2018 academic year. This year, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is joined by Adriana Alvarez, Tracey Flores, Maria Gonzalez-Howard, Grace MyHyun Kim, Eric Knuth, and Tia Madkins. Adriana Alvarez What institution were you most…
Elaine Horwitz Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Illinois
Aug. 22, 2017
Horwitz received the award for her work as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Education
Is Kindergarten Becoming All Work and No Play?
Aug. 09, 2017
For children, play is more than a tool for creativity; it is an essential mechanism by which kids learn. That’s why experts like Christopher Brown are alarmed by the sharp reduction in play time.
Anthony and Keffrelyn Brown Interviewed on Teachers College Record's The Voice
Aug. 09, 2017
Kefferlyn and Anthony Brown discuss how racism has existed in textbooks from the reconstruction era to present day
Alumna honored with teacher educator award from the International Literacy Association’s
Aug. 03, 2017
Christopher Brown: The Future Of Kindergarten Is Less Play, More Work
Jul. 22, 2017
Professor Chris Brown discusses how Kindergarten classrooms are shifting from exploration learning to more focused and regulated education, and the risks involved.

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