External News
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What
Teachers Think Of Augmented-Reality Books |
by PAUL
FLAHIVE - TPR | Pub: 07/20
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Alice Asevedo works for Edgewood Independent School District. Laura Johansen home schools an elementary-aged child. Both women are blown
away by this training on Augmented-Reality books. AR books use smartphones or tablets to add a layer of content on traditional books.
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Roadrunner
returns from South Africa with new perspective on the education system |
by COURTNEY
CLEVENGER - UTSA Today | Pub: 07/19
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This summer was the first time that Brianna Diaz has ever travelled outside of the United States. She flew alone for 20 hours across the
Atlantic Ocean to Johannesburg, South Africa, preparing for a six-week trip as a recipient of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
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Dan
Patrick Offers A High-Priced Olive Branch To Teachers |
by JILL
AMENT - Texas Standard: | Pub: 07/19
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Just four days before the start of the special legislative session, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has spelled out plans to give longevity bonuses
to public school teachers, and boost benefits for retired teachers.
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Telehealth
Program To Provide Support For Military’s ‘Hidden Heroes’ |
by JAN
ROSS PIEDAD - TPR Texas Public Radio | Pub: 07/19
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Military caregivers are up to four times more likely to suffer from depression, according to a national report. Caregiving spouses, parents
and friends in the military community often sacrifice time, effort and rest to handle issues inside and outside the home.
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UTSA
marks 20th anniversary of downtown campus |
by PEDRO
REYES - San Antonio Express-News | Pub: 07/17
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In July 1997, the University of Texas at San Antonio established its downtown campus to further deliver on its commitment to public service
and community engagement. Just as the main campus has attracted students with a passion for educational excellence, the downtown campus has became a destination for student success.
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Reasons to Study Abroad |
by MICHELLE
MONDO - Sombrilla Magazine | Pub: 07/17
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From the ice caps of Antarctica to the secluded lakes of Canada, the coffee business in China to the highest court in Spain, Roadrunners
are turning distant locales into classrooms. In the most recent academic year alone, UTSA faculty conducted programs in a dozen countries and more than 500 students studied abroad—with access to every country around the globe.
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Dr.
Juliet Langman, professor of applied linguistics and associate dean of Graduate Studies, recently co-edited a book with COEHD alumna Dr. Holly Hansen-Thomas on STEM education in multilingual classrooms. 
The
College of Education and Human Development's Academy for Teacher Excellence held its annual Summer Bridging Institute last week at the UTSA Downtown Campus. 
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