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Professor Christopher Brown Discusses ‘Redshirting’ Kids in Kindergarten

Aug. 10, 2023

Dr. Christopher Brown, a former preschool, kindergarten and first-grade teacher and now a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, shared his thoughts and expertise on the topic of delaying a child’s start to kindergarten.

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Kizzy Albritton: From Preschools to Presidential Suites

Mar. 02, 2023

From Black preschoolers to Black professionals, Black people are constantly under surveillance and policing and struggle to find safe spaces to express Black joy, even during Black History Month. Read more…

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David DeMatthews Provides Op-Ed Advice for Education Researchers

Mar. 01, 2023

AERA Highlights Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy David DeMatthews stresses the importance of connecting with the public and policymakers through the influential medium of op-eds. Read more…

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Kizzy Albritton: It's Time to Invest in Federally Funded Universal Preschool Education | Opinion

Dec. 09, 2022

NewsweekTo read this article, visit this link.

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Kizzy Albritton: Why Black Preschoolers Are Still Being Expelled at Staggering Rates

Nov. 02, 2022

Nov. 2, 2022 Visible Magazine to read this article, visit this link…

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David DeMatthews: After Uvalde, Texas Must Support Mental Health in Schools and Common-sense Gun Reforms

May. 25, 2022

The Houston Chronicle To read this article, visit this link…

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David DeMatthews: After Uvalde, Texas Must Support Mental Health in Schools and Common-sense Gun Reforms

May. 25, 2022

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David DeMatthews: Rx for Principals: Take in the Joy

Mar. 11, 2022

March 11, 2022 Education WeekTo read this article, visit this link.

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David DeMatthews: We’re Facing a Looming Crisis of Principal Burnout

Oct. 21, 2021

Education Week To read this article, visit this link.

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David E. DeMatthews: Standardized Testing During the Pandemic will be Harmful

Mar. 10, 2021

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