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Terrance Green, Co-author Mark Gooden Interviewed on Teachers College Record's The Voice
Sep. 14, 2017
The two men discuss the impact Milliken v. Bradley I continues to have on Detroit
Angela Valenzuela: The Numbers Won’t Speak for Themselves
Sep. 13, 2017
Educational Leadership and Policy New Faculty 2017
Sep. 07, 2017
The College of Education is happy to welcome 15 new faculty members for the 2017-2018 academic year. This year, the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy is joined by Liliana Garces. Liliana Garces – Associate Professor Liliana Garces What institution were you most previously with and what was…
UTAPP Alumna Named AISD Principal of the Year
Aug. 18, 2017
Brandi Hosack, M.Ed. ’11, credits her success to the University of Texas at Austin Principalship Program
Joshua Childs and James Pustejovsky Named 2017 Greater Texas Foundation Fellows
Aug. 17, 2017
Both professors have been awarded $30,000 per year for three years to support their research which aligns with the post-secondary preparation goals of the Greater Texas Foundation.
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…
Richard Reddick: Public support for college is slipping. Why that’s trouble.
Jul. 21, 2017
Pew Research Center found that during the past year, Republicans perceiving higher education in a negative light has increased 13 percentage points.
Competitive Edge: Market Forces Influence Nation’s Charter Schools
Apr. 23, 2017
Huriya Jabbar examines the influence of market forces on the nation’s charter school environment.
Angela Valenzuela shares insights on the value of ethnic studies with State Board of Education
Apr. 21, 2017
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…

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