College of Education

Public school 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 can be a game changer. Read more: bit.ly/4bvBSPy #WhatStartsHere #TexasTHRIVE

Last week, we celebrated our outstanding faculty and staff at our annual end-of-year awards ceremony 🤘 The event also featured a performance by the Dean’s List, a band that includes deans from @UTexasLaw, @UTexasPharmacy, UT School of Social Work—and our very own Dean Martinez.

Evidence-based reading and math instruction changes outcomes—but trained specialists are in short supply. Your gift supports COE graduate students advancing research and hands-on training to better serve learners with disabilities across Texas. Give here: bit.ly/4bz5kp3

Put your #HornsUp for the eight recipients of our second annual Distinguished Alumni Awards. These alumni were recognized for their lasting impact in education, health, and sport across Texas and beyond. Read more: bit.ly/40Yq837

CMHC @ WCP (WCP 1.102) will offer extended hours this week on Monday thru Wednesday from 5–7 p.m. for students directly impacted by the tragedy downtown and seeking mental health support. 24/7 Support: 24/7 CMHC Crisis Line at 512-471-2255 TimelyCare at timelycare.com/utexas

We loved welcoming prospective graduate students to Campus Visit Day and sharing what makes COE one of the top-ranked graduate schools of education in the nation 🤘 We hope to see these future Longhorns on the Forty Acres soon! #HookEm #WhatStartsHere

Kinesiology and Health Education students enjoyed a Major League moment when the @astros, including team manager Joe Espada and players Zach Dezenzo and AJ Blubaugh, made a stop at the Stark Center for some Longhorn spirit: bit.ly/4kIswEa #ChaseTheFight #HookEm

New 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings included five COE faculty members from ELP among the 200 most influential university-based scholars impacting educational practice and policy in the U.S. Learn more: bit.ly/4kvVAyG #WhatStartsHere #HookEm

COE's top-ranked Cooperative Superintendency Program is like no other program. This year, we celebrate 50 years of impact on public school districts and look forward to the next 50 years of leadership. Learn more: bit.ly/3MhMJEk #SchoolLeadership #WhatStartsHere

Her path wasn’t traditional, but her purpose was. Recent COE graduate Amelia Traviesa’s commitment to education and service led her from the Youth and Community Studies program to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of the Attorney General: bit.ly/3MvZc7m

Our faculty spend the summer leading hands-on research around the world and giving students opportunities to learn through real experiences that shape their futures. Read more: bit.ly/4thfMs3 #WhatStartsHere #HookEm

UT Elementary is launching a new sensory garden this spring focused on student well-being and hands-on learning. This initiative supports student regulation and learning through intentional outdoor design. Learn more: bit.ly/4bmjJW0 #WhatStartsHere #UTElementary

The University of Texas at Austin will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26. All classes and events are cancelled. All UT Austin facilities in Central Texas will be closed. We will continue to closely monitor and evaluate the conditions and provide updates via Longhorn Alert if that closure is extended. All updates will be posted in real-time to the Longhorn Alert website. Make sure you bookmark the site and check it regularly: longhornalert.utexas.edu

The National Weather Service is anticipating ice accumulation beginning early Saturday evening, and we want to ensure the safety of our students, employees and campus guests. The University will close and all events will be cancelled from 5 PM Saturday until 12 PM Sunday. We will continue to closely monitor and evaluate the conditions and provide updates via Longhorn Alert if that closure is extended. All updates will be posted in real-time to the Longhorn Alert website. Make sure you bookmark the site and check it regularly: longhornalert.utexas.edu

Students enrolled in KHE’s Athletic Training undergraduate program might be the best-kept secret on the sidelines. Through hands-on learning, these aspiring trainers work alongside student-athletes, ready for anything. Read more: bit.ly/4r2EIle #WhatStartsHere #HookEm

Kinesiology and Health Education alumni and twin sisters Tonya & Toya Harris have always shared similar interests and goals – as sisters, friends and now co-owners of their own chiropractic practice. Read more: bit.ly/44XEjbc #HookEm #WhatStartsHere

Almost 100 student-athletes make up the famed @UTexasSpirit Squad – Texas Cheer, Pom and Mascot. Meet two KHE students who are rising to the challenge of balancing school and athletics with poms held high: bit.ly/4aZ5VAp #HookEm #Cheer #LonghornProud

KHE alumna Tara Brady (B.S. ’91) recently created the Tara C. Brady Scholarship to support KHE students as well as a second scholarship for RecSports student workers. Read more: bit.ly/4oYmxf8 #HookEm #WhatStartsHere #GivingBack

Florence Shapiro (B.S. ’70), former Texas State Senator and education advocate, was honored by @EducateTexas for her lifetime of service. She also received COE's Distinguished Career Award earlier this year Read more: bit.ly/4a64WOz #WhatStartsHere #HookEm

From community college to Ph.D. candidate, Armando Lizarraga is leading research on education access for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students. Learn more about his work: bit.ly/3Y7DZTo #WhatStartsHere #HookEm