Impacting Students & Classrooms

The College of Education is dedicated to the success of all Texas students throughout their education journey, from K-12 to graduate school. Our research-focused programs are designed to help students of all ages succeed. 

Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE)

CCCSE is a research initiative that supports institutions and policymakers in enhancing community college learning through information and data that improves student outcomes.

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Hook ‘Em Here

The Hook ’Em Here program offers exciting and enriching summer opportunities for College of Education undergraduate students to serve and learn in Texas communities.  These paid summer internships, offered in partnership with Harlingen CISD and The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, provide interns with hands on experience supporting youth in a school or nonprofit setting under the guidance of a mentor.

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The Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI)

IPSI is dedicated to supporting public schools and promoting student success from preschool to high school by providing resources and guidance that help students prepare for post-secondary education and offering programs that promote parental engagement.

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Longhorns in Residence

This one-year graduate certificate and teacher preparation program integrates fieldwork and coursework through online summer classes followed by a paid, full-time teacher residency program in partnership with Austin-area school districts.

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Project MALES

Now housed in the College of Education, the Project MALES Student Mentoring Program is a research institute dedicated to exploring the education experiences of Latino males. The program collaborates with local schools and communities to advance educational outcomes.

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Texas Education THRIVE

The THRIVE mentorship program provides engagement, support, professional development and networking resources in school districts across Texas to help transform early- and mid-career teachers into effective and long-term educators.

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