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May 13, 2026

‘Success looks different for each person’

The spring 2026 graduates from the UH College of Education have turned their passions into purpose, ready to make their mark in the fields of K-12 and higher education, health and wellness, research and beyond. "The College of Education helped me grow both academically and personally," said Soraya Sato, a health major graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Read more about the College's top graduates.

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May 12, 2026

Middle School Students Turn Emotions into Art in UH Workshop

In an art classroom at Forest Brook Middle School, students closed their eyes and listened to instrumental music as a graduate student guided them to picture a person, place, moment or emotion. The students began to sketch — one drew waves like the ocean, another a curve like a petal — and then dipped their paintbrushes onto their palettes to bring color to their visions. The activity was part of a workshop organized by the University of Houston College of Education and funded by a grant from the Arts Connect Houston Arts Action Fund.

April 1, 2026

Is There a ‘Right’ Way To Use AI in the Classroom?

At the University of Houston, educators are in the early stages of exploring the positive and negative boundaries of AI, while enthusiastically encouraging its use over prohibiting it. It’s a conscious decision that puts UH at the forefront of a movement that could fundamentally alter the way students learn. Susie Gronseth, a clinical professor in the Learning, Design and Technology program area of the College of Education, takes the philosophy one step further, stressing that AI should be used with clearly set goals, keeping outcomes front and center. She says AI should be tapped only when it meaningfully supports those goals and not for just “the trendiness of it.”

March 26, 2026

University of Houston Report Shows Over Half of New Texas Teachers Enter Classrooms Uncertified

Texas public school classrooms are at a critical turning point, according to new research from the UH’s Education Research Center. The latest Texas Teacher Workforce report reveals that the share of uncertified teachers has reached a historic high, while student enrollment and teacher employment numbers decline. “The findings of this report reinforce a sense of urgency for all who care about the educational outcomes of our more than 5 million K-12 students in Texas,” said Cathy Horn, dean of the UH College of Education.

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May 13, 2026

‘Success looks different for each person’

The spring 2026 graduates from the UH College of Education have turned their passions into purpose, ready to make their mark in the fields of K-12 and higher education, health and wellness, research and beyond. "The College of Education helped me grow both academically and personally," said Soraya Sato, a health major graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Read more about the College's top graduates.

May 12, 2026

Middle School Students Turn Emotions into Art in UH Workshop

In an art classroom at Forest Brook Middle School, students closed their eyes and listened to instrumental music as a graduate student guided them to picture a person, place, moment or emotion. The students began to sketch — one drew waves like the ocean, another a curve like a petal — and then dipped their paintbrushes onto their palettes to bring color to their visions. The activity was part of a workshop organized by the University of Houston College of Education and funded by a grant from the Arts Connect Houston Arts Action Fund.

April 1, 2026

Is There a ‘Right’ Way To Use AI in the Classroom?

At the University of Houston, educators are in the early stages of exploring the positive and negative boundaries of AI, while enthusiastically encouraging its use over prohibiting it. It’s a conscious decision that puts UH at the forefront of a movement that could fundamentally alter the way students learn. Susie Gronseth, a clinical professor in the Learning, Design and Technology program area of the College of Education, takes the philosophy one step further, stressing that AI should be used with clearly set goals, keeping outcomes front and center. She says AI should be tapped only when it meaningfully supports those goals and not for just “the trendiness of it.”

March 26, 2026

College News Briefs

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.

March 26, 2026

University of Houston Report Shows Over Half of New Texas Teachers Enter Classrooms Uncertified

Texas public school classrooms are at a critical turning point, according to new research from the UH’s Education Research Center. The latest Texas Teacher Workforce report reveals that the share of uncertified teachers has reached a historic high, while student enrollment and teacher employment numbers decline. “The findings of this report reinforce a sense of urgency for all who care about the educational outcomes of our more than 5 million K-12 students in Texas,” said Cathy Horn, dean of the UH College of Education.

January 15, 2026

UH Report Finds Houston ISD Enrollment Decline Accelerated After State Takeover

A new UH report finds that Houston ISD’s enrollment decline has accelerated since the state takeover more than two years ago, while experienced educators are leaving the district at higher rates. According to researchers at the College of Education’s Institute for Education Policy Research and Evaluation, the intervention has coincided with significant shifts in both the district’s student population and teaching workforce. “The overarching takeaway is that the student and teacher populations in Houston ISD are very different than they were before the takeover,” said Toni Templeton, senior research scientist at the institute.

COE in the News

Houston ISD is again looking to expand its controversial instructional reform model

Houston Public Media

AI in the classroom and more time on the baseball field. A Houston-area school's new approach

Houston Chronicle (subscription required)

Austin ISD loses 3,000 students amid school closures and budget crisis

Austin Current

Most voucher applicants are already in private school, according to new Comptroller data

KTRK – ABC13

Spring ISD reports early gains at struggling Dekaney High School as state takeover deadline nears

Houston Chronicle (subscription required)

Most Texas voucher applicants may already be outside public school system, data reveals

KTRK – ABC13

Parents and education groups divided over proposed changes to Texas social studies curriculum

KTRK – ABC13

HISD lost 8K students this year. Without a fast-growing online school, it would've lost thousands more

Houston Chronicle