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Grants, Awards and Achievements: November 2022
Nov. 02, 2022
Curriculum and Instruction María González-Howard • Assistant ProfessorCathery Yeh • Assistant Professor María González-Howard and Cathery Yeh are part of a consortium that was recently awarded $7.5 million to develop free, high-quality, K-5 science curriculum and professional learning materials called OpenSciEd Elementary. The complete program will meet the Next Generation Science…
Grants, Awards and Achievements: October 2022
Oct. 06, 2022
Curriculum and Instruction Desirée Pallais-Downing • Assistant Professor Dr. Desirée Pallais-Downing and Dr. Patience Epps, a professor in the Department of Linguistics, recently received a prestigious 2022-2023 President’s Award for Global Learning. One of only two awards granted, their proposal titled, “Enhancing Global Education Initiatives in…
Grants, Awards and Achievements: September 2022
Sep. 15, 2022
Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) J. Matt Orem • Executive Director, PI Connie Dawes • Director, PI The University of Texas at Austin, through the Institute for…
Grants, Awards and Achievements: August 2022
Aug. 17, 2022
College of Education The College of Education was awarded an Educator Preparation Planning Grant from The Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to explore innovative pathways to teacher certification for those who have completed four-year degrees and want to become teachers. Specifically, the college will be exploring the creation of a…
Grants, Awards and Achievements: July 2022 Announcement
Jul. 11, 2022
The College of Education is home to innovative, world-class faculty members and practitioners who conduct industry-leading research year-round. Our community—faculty, students and administrators—receive a wide range of grants and fellowships and are selected for a myriad of awards recognizing both work and impact. Department of Kinesiology and Health Education…
Faculty Grant Awards and Achievements: June 2022
Jun. 07, 2022
The College of Education is home to world-class faculty members who are innovative teachers and conduct high-impact research year-round. Our faculty members are awarded grants and fellowships on a regular basis, and are selected for awards that recognize their work and impact. Department of Curriculum and Instruction Emma Gargroetzi,…
Faculty Grant Awards and Achievements: May 2022
May. 03, 2022
The College of Education is home to world-class faculty members conducting high-impact research year-round. Our faculty members are awarded grants and fellowships on a regular basis, and this monthly list of awards is designed to collectively share these achievements. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy David DeMatthews David DeMatthews…
Lauren Schudde to Work on Large, Collaborative Projects with Colleagues Across the Country
Jan. 18, 2022
Lauren Schudde The College of Education is pleased to announce that Lauren Schudde, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, will serve in key roles working with colleagues across the country on large, grant-funded projects examining the implementation and impact of various educational policies and practices.
Grace MyHyun Kim Receives Research Grant from the Spencer Foundation
Dec. 10, 2021
Grace MyHyun Kim The College of Education is pleased to announce that Grace MyHyun Kim, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been awarded a research grant to examine race and representation in high school students’ library book choices. The research project will commence in…
UT Austin Receives $3.6 Million Grant to Support Doctoral Students Focused on Mathematics in Learning Disabilities
Dec. 01, 2021
Within many universities, there are few faculty members who focus their studies exclusively on mathematics and children with disabilities. This limited number of mathematics-focused faculty indicates that some universities may offer little to no coursework dedicated to the teaching and assessment of mathematics for children with disabilities. It also indicates…

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