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A Legacy of Leadership in Public Education
August 12, 2026
As she prepares to retire, Melissa Chavez, longtime executive director of UT Public Schools, reflects on more than two decades of expanding educational opportunities for thousands of students across Texas.
Remembering Susan Dawson, Champion of Education
August 07, 2026
The College of Education honors and remembers the E3 Alliance founder Susan Dawson for her unwavering public education advocacy
How Leaders in Education Help Texas Schools THRIVE
March 04, 2026
Public school district leaders play a vital role in charting a clear path to meet the needs of schools and communities. For many early-career teachers, strong mentorship and coaching can be a game changer.
Fifty Years of Impact: CSP Alumnus Tim Miller
February 03, 2026
A conversation with Tim Miller, former superintendent and director at the Texas Education Agency, on how the Cooperative Superintendency Program impacted his career.
After Seeing the Realities of Early-Career Teaching, Keshav Rajagopalan and Cary Hines Joined Forces To Support Educators
January 06, 2026
As a teacher, Cary Hines understood firsthand the challenges facing educators. The couple, both UT alumni, were passionate about championing programs that assist new teachers. Their shared commitment led them to establish an endowment to strengthen teacher preparation and retention.
The Joy of Teaching: Making the Classroom Her Own
November 18, 2025
New College of Education graduate Amani Taleb set her sights on teaching – and hasn't looked back since.
How One Longhorn Teacher Marched Toward a Future in Education
November 18, 2025
It didn’t take long for College of Education graduate and new teacher Halle Hogg to shape her career path as an educator.
The Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Leader George I. Sánchez
October 13, 2025
The College of Education is honored to present the George I. Sánchez exhibit, on display in the historic Sánchez building, celebrating a visionary leader and champion of civil rights who exemplified strength in the face of adversity.
Leaders of the Herd: Scholars of Distinction Make Their Mark on the Forty Acres and Beyond
September 18, 2025
College of Education leaders welcomed COE’s nearly 100 scholars of distinction last month to ring in the 2025-2026 school year, celebrating their great accomplishments and looking forward to their bright, burnt orange futures.
The College of Education Welcomes New Faculty Members to Advance Impact Across Texas and Beyond
September 12, 2025
This fall, the college welcomes 18 new faculty members from across the country, contributing diverse subject area expertise and a commitment to transformational research and teaching.

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