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Linda García Receives National Prize for Her Commitment to and Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Apr. 10, 2023
Linda García, executive director of the Center for Community College Student Engagement, was named the 2023 recipient of the Terry O’Banion Prize for Inspiring Significant Change to Teaching and Learning.
Pedro Reyes Named Member of the Inaugural Research Advisory Council for The Education Trust
Mar. 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
Mar. 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…
Texas Education Mourns the Passing of Associate Professor Patricia Somers
Mar. 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 it…
Q&A with Dr. Liliana Garces: Exploring How Legal and Education Systems Shape Students’ Futures
Feb. 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.
