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Ph.D. Alumnus Albert Bimper Named to Leadership Role at the University of North Texas
Mar. 24, 2023
March 24, 2023 Texas Education congratulates alumnus Albert Bimper for being named the new executive dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of North Texas. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is UNT’s largest college and he will oversee more than 22…
A Voice for the People Who Did Not Get the Opportunity: Q&A with Doctoral Student Amber Fowler
Feb. 22, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open, thought-provoking dialogue. Amber Fowler, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction whose focus is Early Childhood Education, sat down with us to…
Acknowledging the Beauty and Genius of the African Diaspora: Q&A with Professor Anthony Brown
Feb. 22, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open, thought-provoking dialogue. We sat down with Dr. Anthony Brown, professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, to tell us more about his academic…
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…
Tia Madkins Receives Grant to Develop a Large-scale Survey Examining Learning Environments and Racialized Beliefs
Dec. 14, 2022
Survey of secondary math teachers explores beliefs related to minoritized students and inclusive teaching practices.
Centering Equity within an Elementary Science Curriculum: Q&A with María González-Howard and Cathery Yeh
Nov. 30, 2022
College of Education faculty members help develop free, high-quality, K-5 science curriculum and professional learning materials through OpenSciEd Elementary.
Language and Literacy in the Amazon: Q&A with Dr. Desirée Pallais-Downing
Oct. 11, 2022
Desirée Pallais-Downing is part of a two-person faculty team that received a 2022-23 President’s Award for Global Learning. We sat down with Dr. Pallais to learn more about the team’s research and what inspires her.
Grace MyHyun Kim Receives Research Grant from the Spencer Foundation
Dec. 10, 2021
Grace MyHyun Kim The College of Education is pleased to announce that Grace MyHyun Kim, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been awarded a research grant to examine race and representation in high school students’ library book choices. The research project will commence in…
Congratulations to this Year’s Endowed Professorship Recipients
Nov. 04, 2021
Dear College of Education Community, It is my pleasure to share the news of the College of Education’s faculty members who have recently been appointed to endowed professorships. An endowed appointment is the highest academic distinction the college bestows on a faculty member, and an enduring tribute to the donor…
Faculty Member Jennifer Adair Honored with Outstanding Book Award
Oct. 25, 2021
Jennifer Adair The College of Education would like to recognize and congratulate Jennifer Adair, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and her co-author Kiyomi Sánchez-Suzuki Colegrove, Ph.D., assistant professor of bilingual/bicultural education at Texas State University, for their book being…

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