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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.

Is the Push for Career Education in Schools Prioritizing Business Over Students?

January 12, 2023

USA Today talks to ELP faculty member about the data behind career-based certification programs in high schools.

Faculty Members Stella Flores, Denisa Gándara and Angela Valenzuela Ranked as Influencers in Educational Practice and Policy

January 05, 2023

Congratulations to Department of Educational Leadership and Policy faculty members Stella Flores, Denisa Gándara and Angela Valenzuela for being named to the 2023 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Ranking list.

Prestigious Center for Race and Democracy Fellowship Awarded to Educational Leadership and Policy Ph.D. Students

December 14, 2022

Elizabeth Aritonang and Armando Lizarraga will work alongside LBJ School Faculty Mentors to conduct critical policy research around race, democracy and social justice.

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