News

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Alumna Appointed Vice President at Middlebury College

Jun. 23, 2021

Department of Educational Leadership and Policy alumna Smita Ruzicka, Ph.D. ’11, has been named vice president for student affairs at Middlebury College in Vermont. Ruzicka’s past experience includes serving as dean of student life for the Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus. She will assume her new role on August 2, 2021. …

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A Conversation with Ruben Olivarez

Jun. 15, 2021

The shift in leadership represents an inflection point for the CSP and an opportunity to take a fresh look at the program.

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David E. DeMatthews: Texas Legislature Missed Opportunity to Add Oversight to Charter Schools

Jun. 03, 2021

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Jabbar and Holme: Schools Must Invest in Relationships Crucial to Education

May. 25, 2021

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Education Professor Norma Cantú Named Chair of the Commission on Civil Rights

Apr. 30, 2021

Updated April 30, 2021 The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has named Norma Cantú as chair by a unanimous vote, making her the first Latina to serve in this position. In February, Norma Cantú…

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Angela Valenzuela Named to the National Academy of Education

Mar. 16, 2021

Angela Valenzuela, professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP), has been named a member of the National Academy of Education. This is one of the highest career honors that can be bestowed upon an education scholar. She was inducted into the Academy in…

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Beth Bukoski Weighs in on Children’s Capability to Understand LGBTQ+ Issues

Mar. 12, 2021

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David DeMatthews on the Difficulty Faced by Students Who Have Limited Access to Technology

Feb. 26, 2021

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Alumnus Joins Arizona State University as Asso. Dean of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement

Feb. 12, 2021

Department of Educational Leadership and Policy alumnus Cristóbal Rodríguez, Ph.D. ‘09, joins Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University as the associate dean of equity, inclusion, and community engagement. He previously served as the director of graduate studies of Howard University’s School of Education.

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Department Chair and Professor Victor Sáenz Named to Seedling’s ‘Fab Five’

Feb. 05, 2021

Victor Sáenz A Central Texas organization has recognized Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Chair Victor Sáenz and four others for significantly impacting the lives of youth in our community. The Fab Five will be honored at an upcoming benefit for Seedling, a local non-profit…

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