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Giving Parents Keys To Communication With Autism
-One in 68 children born in the United States are diagnosed with autism. Many of these children have complex communication needs, a challenge of particular interest to Dr. Jeni Ganz.
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Sports As An Equalizer
-In a world where divisions in society are commonplace, there is one thing that most often brings diverse groups of people together: sports. With the 2018 Winter Olympics underway, there is hope that the games will mend relationships between people divided by conflict or prejudice.
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Text Structures For Success: Improving Test Scores In Brownsville
-When it comes to academic success, reading and comprehending text is vital. A program, administered by an expert in literacy at Texas A&M University and her research team, has proven that by showing an almost double-digit jump in test scores at an elementary school in Brownsville.
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CEHD To Serve As 2018 College Champion At RISE Conference
-The College of Education and Human Development will serve as the 2018 College Champion at this year’s Race, Identity and Social Equity (RISE) Conference, hosted by the Department of Multicultural Services, on Friday, February 2.
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A Piece Of Hope In Nicaragua
-On top of a hill in the center of Nicaragua sits a small town that quickly captured Paige Ferrell’s heart after her first visit four years ago.
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Using Dance To Build A Community
-Movement is a form of communication. For Courtney Kalaher, using that movement to create relationships and community among people with disabilities is critical.
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A Butterfly Under A Pin: School Reform
-The stories people tell Dr. Craig, professor of urban education, are all different. They occur in different cities, among different cultures and different people, but the underlying principle is the same. Each story involves a school undergoing change.
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What Is The Impact Of The Exodus Of Black Teachers?
-Over the last 70 years, the number of Black teachers in America’s schools has dramatically decreased. Bringing awareness to that trend is now a top priority for Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson.
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Title IX At 45 Summit To Celebrate Legislation’s Anniversary
-The Center for Sport Management Research and Education (CSMRE) will host the Title IX at 45 Summit on Friday, October 27 at the Memorial Student Center.
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Brenham ISD School Board Approves LISTO Collaboration
-Brenham ISD is the latest school district to partner with the College of Education and Human Development for the Project Literacy-Infused Science Using Technology Innovation Opportunities (LISTO).
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Reversing The Bilingual Educator Shortage
-Close to one in five students in Texas struggles with English – a nearly 50 percent increase over the last decade. Because of a teacher shortage, there is only one bilingual or ESL teacher for every 46 students struggling with English.
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DiversityEducational Administration and Human Resource DevelopmentEducational PsychologyFacultyKinesiology & Sport ManagementResearchTeaching, Learning and CultureMore Than $30M In Grants Awarded To Faculty
-Faculty in the college have more than doubled the amount of grant money received in the past three years, with new grants totaling more than $30 million.
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DACA Repeal Could Affect State Workforce, Expert Says
-The recent repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has left thousands of immigrant students’ futures in jeopardy. The Trump Administration cited a number of key points including immigration, budget and safety concerns for ending the program.
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Helping The Disability Community Recover From Harvey
-500,000 households impacted by Hurricane Harvey. That amounts to almost two million people in recovery mode. Of those people, 18 percent in Texas are part of the disability community.
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What Is The Key To Student Success?
-Literacy is the foundation for everything that we do. When we think about academic success, it is no surprise that literacy is on the forefront.
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LGBT Rights Expert Weighs In On Bathroom Bill
-After hours of emotional testimony on July 21, Texas sub-committee members passed a divisive bill that restricts the use of bathrooms by transgender individuals in public facilities. Senate Bill 3, which faces opposition in the House, has become one of the most contentious issues state government has battled with in recent years.
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Creating Opportunities For Students To Experience Different Cultures
-The majority of the world population speaks and learns more than one language. In the United States, that is not the case and something Dr. Li-Jen Kuo wants to change. Her goal is to create opportunities for young children in this country to see the world from different perspectives.
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Black Girls Viewed As Less Innocent Than White Girls, Research Finds
-Biases revealed in a new report may shed new light on why black girls are disciplined more harshly than their white peers.
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Diversity Fellows Impact Entire Campus Community
-Three students from diverse backgrounds with a common goal – make life better for people with disabilities. That’s the idea behind the Graduate Fellows Program with the Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M.
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Texas A&M’s First African-American Female To Complete Entire Tenure Process Retires
-She was the first African-American female to complete the entire tenure process – from the rank of lecturer all the way to full professor – at Texas A&M University and the College of Education and Human Development. Now, after 32 years with the college, Dr. Patricia Larke is taking time for herself and retiring.
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Latino Persistence In Education: Finding A Balance
-The number of Latinos in higher education is increasing. However, Latinos are the least educated ethnic group in terms of bachelor’s degree completion with only 16 percent attaining a bachelor’s degree or higher.
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First Division I Basketball Player With Autism Shares Message At Annual Conference
-His drive to overcome every obstacle in his life has made him one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the country. Over the weekend, Anthony Ianni shared his message with parents and families in the Bryan/College Station area at this year’s Success for Today and Tomorrow Conference.
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DiversityEducational Administration and Human Resource DevelopmentFacultyResearchTeaching, Learning and CultureNew Book Highlights Role Of Education For African American Girls
-The book titled Cultivating Achievement, Respect, and Empowerment for African American Girls in Pre-K-12 Settings (CARE), is written by TLAC professor Dr. Patricia Larke and EAHR Associate Professor Dr. Gwendolyn Webb-Hasan and coincides with their research on the achievement and development of African American youth.
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Developing High-Impact Leaders: U-STAR’s First Semester
-Four Texas A&M clinical teachers began their residency at Thompson Elementary in Fall 2016 as part of the Urban Student Teacher Advanced Residency (U-STAR) program. U-STAR is a three-year partnership with Spring ISD to help preparing teachers to transition into and thrive within urban schools.
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When Sean Speaks Donates Wheelchair To PATHS Program
-Sean Carter was declared paralyzed after a drunk driving accident in 2005. His mother, Jenny, was told Sean had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to “hope for the best” in his recovery.
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