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Four-pronged Approach for a Change in Institutional Support of Faculty of Color May Prove Beneficial for Tenure
Sep. 21, 2023
Study highlighting how institutions can use policy change to better support their faculty of color co-authored by ELP professor, Denisa Gandara.

David DeMatthews Discusses the Impact of DEI Legislation
Sep. 20, 2023
KVUE Online Associate Professor David DeMatthews of the College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy discusses the implications of recent DEI legislation within the higher education landscape with KVUE’s Daranesha Herron. Watch the story on KVUE.com…

David DeMatthews Weighs in on Decision Affecting Libraries Across HISD
Sep. 06, 2023
The state-appointed superintendent plans to repurposes the resources and spaces.

Media Mentions: June 30 to July 14, 2023
Jul. 17, 2023
Read recent media coverage that features the expertise and impact of College of Education faculty members.

Decision Making in Modern Education with Professor David DeMatthews on NPR
May. 03, 2023
Associate Professor David DeMatthews shared his insights on the complex challenges faced by administrators and school boards in navigating the diverse landscape of modern education.

Sarah Woulfin’s New Book Reflects on How Equity-Centered Coaching Leads to Improvement in Schools
Apr. 27, 2023
New Book by Sarah Woulfin Provides Insightful Guide for Making Coaching Matter in Schools.

After split with charter partner, where does this Fort Worth school go from here?
Apr. 21, 2023
Fort Worth Star Telegram Associate professor Sarah Woulfin comments on the increasing need for leadership to think strategically about hiring and retaining teachers. Learn more…

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.

What the Future Holds for the “Science of Reading” In Classrooms
Apr. 04, 2023
Education Week Associate professor of educational leadership and policy, Sarah Woulfin, comments on the need for adequate systems in place for coaching and supporting teachers. Read more…

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.