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Toni Templeton, a senior research scientist at the UH Education Research Center, says more time and data are needed to fully assess the consequences of teacher turnover in Houston ISD.

Sam Brower, chair of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and clinical professor of social studies education, discusses the challenges of hiring amid a nationwide teacher shortage.

Duncan Klussmann, a clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former superintendent, discusses causes and solutions for the teacher shortage in Houston ISD and other districts (starts around minute 11: 31).

Duncan Klussmann, a clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former superintendent, provides context for some of the state regulations, including a uniform school start date and educator certification.

Melissa Gallagher, an assistant professor who studies dual-language instruction, says teachers should be treated as professionals to appropriately differentiate instruction for students.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former Spring Branch ISD superintendent, discusses the lack of accountability with private school vouchers.

Melissa Gallagher, an assistant professor who studies dual-language instruction, said the 50-50 model is the best approach to support students learning English.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and a former superintendent, discusses the best way to evaluate the success of the New Education System in HISD with a focus on long-term impacts.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and a former superintendent, discusses the importance of customizing teaching to address the needs of individual students and families.

Dean Cathy Horn, who leads the UH Education Research Center, suggests that high quality matters when it comes to alternative teacher certification programs.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and a former superintendent, explains that the state’s “District of Innovation” designation was intended to drive more innovative practices than some districts are adopting.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former Spring Branch Independent School District superintendent, described the school board’s move as “symbolic” because the payments are required by law.

Clinical Professors Amber Thompson and Shea Culpepper, who oversee the teacher education program, shared details about UH’s new Alternative Certification Program for Aspiring Teachers and their focus on providing ongoing support for the teacher candidates.

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Diana Lum, a site coordinator for UH’s teacher education program, talks about the great need for teachers and how UH’s new accelerated certification program will help teachers get into classrooms more quickly.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former Spring Branch Independent School District superintendent, said school systems nationwide are facing ideological debates but the key is to success is to remain focused on student performance.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former Spring Branch Independent School District superintendent, discusses HISD’s new curriculum built on “the science of reading” (starts around minute 12:04).

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former Spring Branch Independent School District superintendent, weighs in on Superintendent Mike Miles’ plan to compensate teachers.

Jorge Gonzalez, a professor of school psychology whose research includes literacy issues, explains the meaning of the “science of reading” and how instructional delivery matters.

Margaret Hale, a clinical professor of literacy education, discusses the importance of exposing children to books that reflect experiences and traditions different from their own.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former Spring Branch Independent School District superintendent, weighs in on Houston ISD Superintendent Miles’ plan to implement his school reform efforts on a large scale.

Leslie Frankel, an associate professor in the human development and family sciences program, discusses the difficulty mothers have making breast and formula feeding decisions.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former Spring Branch Independent School District superintendent, discusses the pros and cons of state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles’ plan to reform campuses in Houston ISD.

Research by Assistant Professor Allison Master focused on children’s gender stereotypes in STEM was highlighted in this article (Yale University study).

Mikel Cole, an associate professor and director of the curriculum and instruction – bilingual/ESL education program, talked about his trip along the border, where he and other professors did humanitarian work and offered education information to migrant families.

Sam Brower, clinical professor of social studies education, discusses proposed legislation related to curriculum and open-source materials.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former Spring Branch Independent School District superintendent, comments on the leadership gap pending the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District.

Allison Master, an assistant professor in the measurement, quantitative methods and learning sciences program and director of the Identity and Academic Motivation Lab, discusses how the cancelled field trip limits students’ exposure to the arts and creative thinking (starts around minute 24:15).

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Research from the UH Education Research Center, led by Moores Professor and Interim Dean Cathy Horn, was featured in this report about the statewide teacher shortage.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor of educational leadership and former Spring Branch ISD superintendent, discusses charter schools and private school vouchers.

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Professor Norma Olvera, who serves as president of the Hispanic Health Coalition, discussed why Latino migrants were hit especially hard by the pandemic.

Duncan Klussmann, a clinical assistant professor of school leadership and former superintendent of Spring Branch ISD, says the appointment of a conservator to address special education in Austin ISD differs from removing the elected school board in Houston ISD.

Margaret Hale, chair of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and a clinical professor of literacy education, discusses the expedited book review policy in Spring Branch ISD.

Clinical Assistant Professor Duncan Klussmann, former Spring Branch ISD superintendent, and Interim Dean Cathy Horn, director of the UH Education Research Center, reflect on the standards that Houston ISD must meet to return to local control.

Interim Dean Cathy Horn, who leads the UH Education Research Center, discusses the importance of focusing on students first, supporting educators, listening to families and relying on research amid the state takeover of HISD.

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Interim Dean Cathy Horn, who leads the UH Education Research Center, stresses how the UH College of Education is committed to HISD’s success and the importance of assessing intended and unintended impacts of the takeover.

Melissa Gallagher, an assistant professor and director of the mathematics education program, discusses the benefits and challenges of the state exam moving fully online (starts around minute 6:53).

Margaret Hale, chair of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, discusses what may motivate parents to challenge school books.

Interim Dean Cathy Horn, who leads the UH Education Research Center, says investing to support teaching students graduate with little to no debt is important for addressing the teacher shortage.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor and former superintendent of Spring Branch ISD, discusses the pros and cons of a four-day school week recently implemented in Crosby ISD (starts at minute 4:29).

Jie Zhang, an associate professor in the curriculum and instruction – bilingual education program, discusses how her research team found no meaningful links between fifth graders’ video game playing and their cognitive ability.

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Laura Lee, a student success coach in the Office of Undergraduate Studies, discusses the need for the College’s food pantry, Cougar Cupboard 2, which will benefit from the 2023 Super Bowl of Caring event.

April Peters-Hawkins, associate chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, suggests alternative solutions to disciplinary actions taken by Houston-area school districts for student fighting incidents.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor and former superintendent of Spring Branch ISD, weighs in on the Texas Education Agency’s potential takeover of the Houston Independent School District. 

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