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$3M gift supports Coaching Academy in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University
-Dorothy Jersild McFerrin, through The Artie and Dorothy McFerrin Foundation, has committed a $3 million gift to the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University to support and expand the services offered through the Texas A&M Coaching Academy. The academy will be re-named the Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy in honor of Dorothy McFerrin and John Thornton.
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Dean Joyce Alexander announces return to faculty
-Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development Dean Joyce Alexander announced Monday she will be stepping down from her position Aug. 31 to return to a faculty position.
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New legislation will provide resources for social-emotional learning in Texas
-Recent legislation passed by the 87th session of the Texas legislature will provide much-needed resources and support for students and educators heading back to classrooms after a year and a half of hybrid and remote learning.
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Texas A&M Coaching Academy attends THSCA Coaching School & Convention
-The Texas A&M Coaching Academy attended the 89th annual Texas High School Coaches Association Coaching School & Convention in San Antonio, Texas July 18-20, sponsoring speakers, a mentoring program and bringing Aggie student coaches to network.
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How background music in ads impacts consumers
-You may not pay much attention to the background music playing in an ad, but new research suggests that it has more of an impact than you think.
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DiversityEducationEducational Administration and Human Resource DevelopmentFacultyFeatureImpactResearchHow gender roles and social expectations affect female first-generation college students
-A systematic review by two researchers in the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development identified issues specific to female first-generation students.
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Joshi elected to Reading Hall of Fame
-Dr. R. Malatesha Joshi, University Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, has been elected to the Reading Hall of Fame.
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What to know about returning to school in the fall under new public health guidelines
-New guidance from public health officials sets guidelines for students and teachers return to school in the Fall.
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Educational PsychologyFacultyFeatureHealthImpactKinesiology & Sport ManagementReleaseResearchServiceHow a grant will address gaps in adolescent mental health access in Brazos Valley
-A new grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration awarded to Dr. Carly McCord at Texas A&M University looks to reduce a shortage of adolescent mental health professionals by providing necessary funding and training.
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How otters’ muscles enable their cold aquatic life
-Sea otters are the smallest marine mammal. As cold-water dwellers, staying warm is a top priority, but their dense fur only goes so far. We have long known that high metabolism generates the heat they need to survive, but we didn’t know how they were producing the heat — until now.
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Project-based learning activities in high school increase women’s interest in STEM
-In the United States, many students, especially women, do not pursue STEM because their interest in it is not fostered and the content is not tailored to their interests. In 2017, the number of STEM job openings outnumbered the amount of available graduates.
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$2.4M Grant to benefit Texas high school students with disabilities
-The Texas Workforce Commission recently awarded $2.4 million to Dr. Dan Zhang, professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, to implement work-based learning programs in selected high schools.
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Tong named EPSY Department Head
-Tong said her research experience has prepared her to step up and help her colleagues within the department continue their highly-recognized work and commitment to excellence.
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Ageism in the health and fitness industry
-Picture someone who is physically fit. You most likely did not think of someone over the age of 65, did you? The implicit bias you just encountered is an example of ageism in the health and fitness industry.
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Improving Latinx degree completion in Texas
-According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Latinx students are enrolling at historically high levels. Although enrollment is high, scholars find that degree completion rates are low, especially for Latinx male students.
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A study of English language learners’ spelling will help develop intelligent tutoring systems
-Dr. Kay Wijekumar, alongside a team of researchers, recently published a study analyzing ELLs and their writing. She said the study is part of a broader scope to find challenges facing native Spanish-speaking English learners and ways to address them.
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DiversityEducationEducational PsychologyFacultyFeatureResearchStudentTeachingTeaching, Learning and CultureCultural experiences through virtual study abroad
-Thanks to a Presidential Transformational Teaching Grant program through Texas A&M, Woodward and Kwok took their students on a virtual study abroad experience to Russia.
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New clinic provides tools and resources for students and educators
-Professional development and tutoring resources will be offered beginning this summer, both in-person and online.
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Student holds book drive for Boys and Girls Club
-Her focus was not just gathering all available books – she wanted to find books that celebrate different cultures and identities.
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Brain Matter: How our attention can be affected by food
-In a recent study of obese adolescents, behavior expert Dr. Steven Woltering found that body mass affects how distracted you are by food, and how long it takes you to refocus after that distraction.
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Former health education student mentors homeless youth in Hawaii
-Homeless youth across the U.S. experience many obstacles as a result of their circumstance. In Hawaii, they face additional challenges that are unique to the state.
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Assessing English language learners for special education
-Identifying ELL students with disabilities can be difficult. There is a lack of adequate assessments and most education professionals do not have the experience to effectively assess ELLs for special education.
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Woodward recognized with University Professorship
-The University Professorships in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence are conferred upon the most distinguished teachers of undergraduates.
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5 Named Jane Stallings Honorees
-This year’s honorees are Perla Barrera ’21, Carmen Boffill ’21, Anna Fedewa ’22, Bryan Hall ’21 and Madison Leslie ’20.
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Changing literacy education through culture
-Her passion for multicultural and urban education led her to apply to Texas A&M with a goal to understand how best to develop curriculum to not just impact students in New Orleans, but across the country.
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