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October 29, 2025

University of Houston Study Finds Challenging Outdoor Fun Boosts Youth Development

New research from UH reveals certain types of fun, particularly those with outdoor adventure components, may offer greater social and emotional benefits for youth. Bradley H. Smith, professor of School Psychology, explores this idea in a study published in August in the Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education. “I don’t think people take fun seriously enough,” Smith said. “It's a basic human need, and we're better off doing it.”

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September 22, 2025

University of Houston Awarded $1M to Study Teacher Certification Pathways, Outcomes

UH researchers are at the forefront of developing a strong, sustainable teacher workforce — backed by a $1 million grant from the Houston Endowment. The funding supports the work of UH’s Center for Research, Evaluation, and Advancement of Teacher Education, which will study how school districts are using different teacher certification pathways to improve student outcomes and teacher recruitment and retention.

August 14, 2025

UH Expands Behavioral Health Programs to Meet Workforce Demand

Charlotte Carp, UH College of Education program director and a board-certified behavior analyst, talks about how the University of Houston is expanding its behavioral health offerings this fall to provide students with comprehensive training in a high-demand field of Applied Behavior Analysis with the goal of better serving the community.

May 2, 2025

New UH Study Finds All STEM Stereotypes Are Not the Same

New research from Assistant Professor Allison Master found that students don’t view all STEM subjects alike. Boys and girls generally believe that engineering and computer science are professions for males, while the tide has changed some for math and science — with girls slightly favored or equal.

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October 29, 2025

University of Houston Study Finds Challenging Outdoor Fun Boosts Youth Development

New research from UH reveals certain types of fun, particularly those with outdoor adventure components, may offer greater social and emotional benefits for youth. Bradley H. Smith, professor of School Psychology, explores this idea in a study published in August in the Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education. “I don’t think people take fun seriously enough,” Smith said. “It's a basic human need, and we're better off doing it.”

October 23, 2025

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Check out the latest news about our alumni, students, faculty and staff. We highlight awards, promotions, publications and more. Email coecomm@uh.edu to share your accomplishments and updates with the College of Education communications team.

September 22, 2025

University of Houston Awarded $1M to Study Teacher Certification Pathways, Outcomes

UH researchers are at the forefront of developing a strong, sustainable teacher workforce — backed by a $1 million grant from the Houston Endowment. The funding supports the work of UH’s Center for Research, Evaluation, and Advancement of Teacher Education, which will study how school districts are using different teacher certification pathways to improve student outcomes and teacher recruitment and retention.

August 14, 2025

UH Expands Behavioral Health Programs to Meet Workforce Demand

Charlotte Carp, UH College of Education program director and a board-certified behavior analyst, talks about how the University of Houston is expanding its behavioral health offerings this fall to provide students with comprehensive training in a high-demand field of Applied Behavior Analysis with the goal of better serving the community.

May 8, 2025

‘Success Comes from Hard Work’: Top Graduates Advise Future Students

Their journeys began around the globe — born in India, England, Houston and beyond — and their families hail from Vietnam, Mexico, El Salvador and America. They all landed at the University of Houston College of Education, pursuing careers as teachers and health specialists, and they now share a remarkable achievement: earning perfect GPAs.

May 2, 2025

New UH Study Finds All STEM Stereotypes Are Not the Same

New research from Assistant Professor Allison Master found that students don’t view all STEM subjects alike. Boys and girls generally believe that engineering and computer science are professions for males, while the tide has changed some for math and science — with girls slightly favored or equal.

COE in the News

Top Houston ISD high schools could partner with outside organizations, district officials say

KTRK – ABC13

Money pouring in for Cy-Fair ISD school board elections, report shows

KTRK – ABC13

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles receiving $173K bonus based on performance evaluation

Houston Public Media

U.S. Department of Education rescinds guidance for educating English learners

KTRK – ABC13

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for lawmakers to replace STAAR test as part of special session

Houston Public Media

Efforts to emphasize STEM-related learning is paying off, but is it at the expense of other subjects?

Houston Public Media/Houston Matters (starts around minute 11:39)

STAAR test results are out. Here’s how Houston’s largest school districts performed

Houston Public Media

Sugar Land, Missouri City providers seek to close access gaps as behavioral health diagnoses grow

Community Impact