News

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Rebecca Callahan: Immigrants and their children can save our democracy and revive our country; they always have

Oct. 30, 2018

"If American democracy is to survive, it will require the civic and political resuscitation that the children of immigrants have to offer," says Associate Professor Rebecca Callahan in an op-ed for The Hill.

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Huriya Jabbar: Charter schools’ ‘Uberization’ of teaching profession hurts kids too

Oct. 17, 2018

In an op-ed for The Hill, Huriya Jabbar discusses the downfall of increasing charter schools in the United States.

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Joshua Childs: Suspension of Black Girls Should Raise Alarm

Oct. 05, 2018

"Schools should do a better job supporting #BlackGirlMagic and recognizing the challenges they face in today’s society," says Assistant Professor Joshua Childs in an op-ed for My San Antonio.

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Courageous Leaders Wanted

Oct. 03, 2018

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy is looking for courageous leaders for the new Executive Ed.D. program launching summer 2019.

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Richard Reddick: Legislative changes aren't keeping pace with societal changes, and that's on voters

Sep. 27, 2018

Associate Professor Richard Reddick explains why its important for everyone to be active in the voting process and power of positive peer pressure in ensuring that those around you are registered and vote.

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David DeMatthews: Why public school funding isn't working in Texas

Sep. 27, 2018

Educational Leadership and Policy Associate Professor David DeMatthews explains how Texas public schools are suffering due to inadequate funding

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Race-Conscious Admissions Bans Reach Further than the Classroom

May. 26, 2018

M. Yvonne Taylor Medical schools have a long history of using race-conscious admissions practices as a starting point in addressing racial health inequities that are present in the United States. When compared to their white peers, racially and ethnically diverse medical school students are more likely to go on to…

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Richard Reddick Offers Interpretation of This is America Video on BBC Radio 4

May. 14, 2018

Richard Reddick is interviewed to discuss the symbolism present in Childish Gambino's This is America video and how it relates to black culture.

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Education Leadership and Policy Alumna Annesa Cheek named as next St. Cloud Technical & Community College President

Mar. 26, 2018

Cheek looks forward to improving the college's concerns regarding inequity, inclusion, and financial aid access.

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Alumnus Thomas Evans Named President of the University of the Incarnate Word

Mar. 23, 2018

Thomas Evans, Ph.D. ’04, has been inaugurated 10th president of the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.

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