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How Long Does It Take to Get Fit Again?
Jan. 30, 2023
Kinesiology and Health Education Professor Edward Coyle discusses regaining fitness levels with the New York Times.

Education in Rural Texas
Jan. 29, 2023
Associate Professor Sarah Woulfin discusses resource disparities between urban and rural schools.

Extra Tutoring Has Helped Get Forth Worth Students Back on Track. Will the Money Run Out?
Jan. 25, 2023
Professor of education leadership and policy, Sarah Woulfin weighs in on options for Texas school districts struggling to recruit enough tutors.

Is the Push for Career Education in Schools Prioritizing Business Over Students?
Jan. 12, 2023
USA Today talks to ELP faculty member about the data behind career-based certification programs in high schools.

Kizzy Albritton: It's Time to Invest in Federally Funded Universal Preschool Education | Opinion
Dec. 09, 2022
NewsweekTo read this article, visit this link.

Austin ISD Needs a New Interim Superintendent
Nov. 16, 2022
Educational Leadership and Policy Professor of Practice Paul Cruz, who served as superintendent of Austin ISD from 2015 to 2020, shares insights with KUT’s Becky Fogel regarding the superintendent turnover at AISD. Read the article on KUT’s website…

Building Teamwork Outside the Gym
Nov. 15, 2022
UT freshman volleyball player Emma Halter takes class to practice and game days through her “Building Winning Teams” course taught by Associate Professor, Matt Bowers, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. Read the full article…

UT Assistant Professor Appointed to National Board of Education Sciences by President Joe Biden – The Daily Texan
Nov. 15, 2022
The Daily Texan reports on Assistant Professor Denisa Ganara’s recent appointment to the National Board for Education Sciences.  Read the full article…

UNC Chapel Hill Taps Special Education alumnus Nigel Pierce for a Faculty Fellows Position
Nov. 04, 2022

Five Seats on the Austin ISD School Board Are Up for Election
Nov. 02, 2022
Associate Professor David DeMatthews talks with KUT about the impact school boards can have on their communities.