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What the Future Holds for the Science of Reading In Classrooms
April 04, 2023
Education Week Associate professor of educational leadership and policy, Sarah Woulfin, comments on the need for adequate systems in place for coaching and supporting teachers. Read more…

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

David DeMatthews contributes to a five-part series from Spectrum News examining the future of education in Texas
March 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…

David DeMatthews Nominated for a 2022 Robert W. Hamilton Book Award
March 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.

Texas Education Mourns the Passing of Associate Professor Patricia Somers
March 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…

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

Declining Enrollment, Budget Deficit Could Mean Pflugerville ISD School Closure
February 17, 2023
Associate Professor Dave DeMatthews weighs in on the implications and effects of short-term solutions.

The Critical Role Public Policy Plays in Creating Educational Opportunity: Associate Professor Stella Flores Offers Insights
February 06, 2023
In a newly published white paper, Dr. Flores calls to re-focus equity efforts on opportunity structures to improve college success in underserved populations.

Education in Rural Texas
January 29, 2023
Associate Professor Sarah Woulfin discusses resource disparities between urban and rural schools.

Extra Tutoring Has Helped Get Forth Worth Students Back on Track. Will the Money Run Out?
January 25, 2023
Professor of education leadership and policy, Sarah Woulfin weighs in on options for Texas school districts struggling to recruit enough tutors.