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September 8, 2026

UH Professor Recognized for Contributions to Mathematics Education

Carrie S. Cutler, a clinical professor at the University of Houston College of Education, received a top award from the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics for nearly 30 years of work advancing the field. “When teachers develop confidence and a math-positive mindset, that influence extends to countless children and families,” she said.

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September 11, 2026

Faculty Research Award Supports Summer Literacy Initiative

Clinical Assistant Professor Hope Rigby-Wills ran a summer pilot program to help address literacy gaps among Houston-area elementary school students while giving real-world coaching to UH education students.

September 8, 2026

UH Education Students Gain Global Perspective on Teaching

Future educators spent a week teaching elementary students in Costa Rica as part of a College of Education learning abroad program focused on culturally responsive teaching. “This experience showed me that I am capable of teaching in a diverse classroom,” said teaching major Areeba Sohail.

September 8, 2026

Youth Leadership Workshop Explores Human Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

A daylong conference led by the Asian American Studies Center, housed in the College of Education, drew more than 140 middle and high school students to explore AI's impact on leadership. “Our goal was not simply to teach students about AI technology but to encourage them to think more deeply about what it means to be a human leader in an AI-driven world,” said AASC Director Yali Zou.

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September 11, 2026

Faculty Research Award Supports Summer Literacy Initiative

Clinical Assistant Professor Hope Rigby-Wills ran a summer pilot program to help address literacy gaps among Houston-area elementary school students while giving real-world coaching to UH education students.

September 8, 2026

UH Education Students Gain Global Perspective on Teaching

Future educators spent a week teaching elementary students in Costa Rica as part of a College of Education learning abroad program focused on culturally responsive teaching. “This experience showed me that I am capable of teaching in a diverse classroom,” said teaching major Areeba Sohail.

September 8, 2026

UH Professor Recognized for Contributions to Mathematics Education

Carrie S. Cutler, a clinical professor at the University of Houston College of Education, received a top award from the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics for nearly 30 years of work advancing the field. “When teachers develop confidence and a math-positive mindset, that influence extends to countless children and families,” she said.

September 8, 2026

Youth Leadership Workshop Explores Human Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

A daylong conference led by the Asian American Studies Center, housed in the College of Education, drew more than 140 middle and high school students to explore AI's impact on leadership. “Our goal was not simply to teach students about AI technology but to encourage them to think more deeply about what it means to be a human leader in an AI-driven world,” said AASC Director Yali Zou.

July 13, 2026

Five UH Alumni Honored as Teachers of the Year

In their first year in the classroom, five recent University of Houston College of Education graduates are already making a lasting difference for students and school communities.

July 10, 2026

Education Graduate Students Honored for Academics, Leadership & Service

The University of Houston College of Education spotlighted six students in honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week. The honorees were nominated by faculty based on academic excellence, leadership and contributions to the College community. “Being selected made me feel that the faculty and community genuinely valued my work,” said doctoral student Xincui Zhang.

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