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2021

Associate Dean for Research Ezemenari Obasi, who leads the UH HEALTH Research Institute, discussed the importance of listening to vaccine concerns and discussing safety measures in traditionally underserved communities.

Elsa Gonzalez, an associate professor in the higher education program, explains the career opportunities offered to young people in science and technology (video in Spanish).

Allison Master, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences, found in her study that gender-interest stereotypes about computer science and engineering begin in grade school and by high school many girls decide not to pursue these careers.

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Professors Blake Allan, Ruth M. López and April Peters-Hawkins and alumna Diana Castillo shared insights and advice related to the pandemic, job uncertainty, advancing equity and discussing race with children.

Leslie Frankel, an associate professor in the human development and family studies program, reports in her study that parents’ lack of time due to stress from the pandemic has led to poor feeding choices.

Professor Norma Olvera discussed access to health care among Hispanic individuals in Texas (video in Spanish).

Moores Professor Cathy Horn, chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and director of the UH Education Research Center, discusses the importance of retaining Black teachers.

The College of Education hosted a panel focused on disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline toward equity-centered educational opportunities and outcomes for all students.

Virginia Snodgrass Rangel, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, discusses ways school districts can scale back zero tolerance policies to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline (segment starts around minute 10:30).

Virginia Snodgrass Rangel, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, discusses how new education laws affect teachers and students (video in Spanish).

Assistant Professor Ruth M. López urges parents to think about masks and vaccines in addition to the usual supplies children need to start the school year (video in Spanish).

Virginia Snodgrass Rangel, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, discusses racial inequities in disciplinary practices in schools.

Assistant Professor Ruth M. López explains the reasons behind her decision to enroll her son in the Moderna vaccine trial.

Assistant Professor Ruth M. López shares the reasons why she enrolled her son in the Moderna vaccine trial (video in Spanish).

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor and former superintendent of Spring Branch ISD, discusses low enrollment in Houston-area schools due to the effects of the pandemic.

Moores Professor Cathy Horn, chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and director of the UH Education Research Center, discusses factors that could have influenced the performance of students who took the STAAR tests during the pandemic year.

Ezemenari Obasi, associate dean for research and founder of the UH HEALTH Research Institute, offers reasons why the percentage of Hispanic adults seeking treatment for mental illness is lower than the U.S. average.

Moores Professor Cathy Horn, chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and director of the UH Education Research Center, suggests there are proven ways to get kids back on track after a drop in recent STAAR test scores.

Clinical Assistant Professor Carrie Cutler and Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor and former superintendent of Spring Branch ISD, advise parents on how to help kids increase math skills at home with everyday tasks.

Moores Professor Cathy Horn, chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and director of the UH Education Research Center, discusses likely reasons why economically disadvantaged students and those learning virtually struggled with math during the pandemic.

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor and former superintendent of Spring Branch ISD, shares his perspective on working with an elected school board.

Clinical Assistant Professor Carrie Cutler shares five simple and free activities parents or caregivers can do with students at home.

April Peters-Hawkins, associate chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, recommends how parents and educators can talk to kids about complex racial issues (starts at minute 30:40).

Duncan Klussmann, clinical assistant professor and former superintendent of Spring Branch ISD, discusses the national trend on increased failure rates and the need for a long-term remediation plan.

Associate Dean for Research Ezemenari Obasi and Shao-Chee Sim of Episcopal Health Foundation call on state lawmakers to address health disparities.

Justin Burris, a clinical assistant professor in the math education program, talks about pros and cons of making virtual learning a permanent option in schools (starts at minute 17:55).

Blake Allan, a professor and director of the counseling psychology program, advises that graduating students should be flexible about their career paths in the constrained labor market.

April Peters-Hawkins, associate chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, weighs in on a racist online incident and the responsibilities of educators.

Department Chair Nathan Smith, a professor of counseling psychology, discusses his Project PRIDE program to support young gay, bisexual and queer men.

Jorge Gonzalez, a professor in the school psychology program, discussed his research on the academic impact of the pandemic on Hispanic students.

Anne McClellan, executive director of the Advancing Community Engagement and Service Institute, discusses the expanding the Cougar Tutors program to serve more local K-12 students.

Clinical Professor Shea Culpepper and Clinical Assistant Professor Justin Burris discuss the preparation of student teachers in a virtual environment.

Professor Yali Zou, who directs the UH Asian American Studies Center, discusses discrimination against Asian Americans and the need for change, propelled by research and education.

Assistant Professor Rhoda Freelon discusses advantages of having extended family members support children with virtual learning during the pandemic.

Miguel Burgess Monroy, an assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, stresses that teachers should take time in class to make sure students follow the new CDC guidelines (video in Spanish).

Ruth López, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, explains the educational challenges faced by minors who cross the border alone and what the education they receive in detention centers is like (video in Spanish).

April Peters-Hawkins, associate chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, discusses how the tenure of a superintendent can impact district improvement.

April Peters-Hawkins, associate chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, addresses the practice of student role-playing that can lead to negative gender and racial attitudes.

Ezemenari Obasi, associate dean for research and founder of the UH HEALTH Research Institute, explains some of the reasons why Texas’ rollout of the vaccine is especially challenging for those in the Black and Latino communities.

Christopher Burnett, a postdoctoral fellow with the UH Education Research Center, explains the findings of his research and factors that may have led to decreased college enrollment due to accreditation action. 

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