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Making a Case for Ethnic Studies in Texas Schools
Jul. 31, 2017
Mural by Raul Valdez, c. 1978 at the Pan American Recreation Center at Zavala Elementary, in Austin, Texas. Recent research has found that students who participate in ethnic studies classes show improved academic performance and a higher attendance rate. Students benefit from seeing their culture and ethnic…
CCSSE Study: Those Who Attend Community Colleges Full Time More Likely to Graduate
Apr. 20, 2017
A new study released by the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCSSE) shows that while full-time students graduate at higher rates than their part-time peers, those who enrolled full time for just one semester have a greater chance of earning a degree than those who attend part-time. CCSSE, established…
Terrance Green Honored with AERA 2017 Early Career Award
Mar. 20, 2017
Terrrance Green Division A of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) supports educational leadership and has recently named Terrance Green, assistant professor of educational administration, as the 2017 recipient of its prestigious Early Career Award. The award is given to scholars who have made outstanding research contributions to the field…
