COEHDnews Week of Fri, February 13, 2015 ________________________________ [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/facebooknews.png]<https://www... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/twitternews.png] <https://twitter.com/UTSACOEHD> [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/rss.png] <http://education.utsa.edu/news/rss_2.0> COEHD Recent News UTSA to host 16th annual Texas Foreign Language Education Conference Feb. 20-21<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_to_host_16th_annual_... ________________________________ by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 11, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_to_host_16th_annual_... [Texflec logo3-updates] The UTSA Texas Foreign/Second Language Education Student Organization will host the 16th annual Texas Foreign Language Education Conference (TexFLEC) Feb. 20-21 at the UTSA Main Campus. This is the first year that UTSA has hosted the event. COEHD Associate Professor Abraham DeLeon publishes book on machines<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_associate_profes... ________________________________ by Jo Ann Jones, COEHDnews Editor | February 11, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/coehd_associate_professor... [Abrahamdeleon 000] Dr. Abraham DeLeon, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, published a book on machines this past January with Information Age Publishing. House Bill 5: Aligning Industry and Education<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/house_bill_5_aligning... ________________________________ by Bekah McNeel, The Rivard Report | February 10, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/house_bill_5_aligning_ind... [Dsc 3055] Education reform in Texas has a new friend in high places. Newly-elected Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was one of the original authors of House Bill 5 (HB-5), along with state Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock (R- Kileen). The bill, which was passed in 2013, brings serious changes to current public school curriculum, campus and district accountability, and testing requirements. On February 4, UTSA held a superintendent’s symposium to discuss HB-5 and what it means for San Antonio’s public education system and the students it serves. View From The St. Mary’s Strip: Keeping San Antonio Puro<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/view_from_the_st._marys_st... ________________________________ by Michael Cepek, The Rivard Report | February 09, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/view_from_the_st._marys_s... [Stmarysstrip11] The Rivard Report sat down with COEHD alumnus and Hi-Tones owner, Daniel Delgado, to learn more about his business and cultural awareness. Black365: Black History Beyond February<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/black365_black_history... ________________________________ by Theodorea Regina Berry, Ed.D., Associate Professor and Director, African American Studies Program | February 09, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/black365_black_history_be... [Hires] This semester, I am teaching a course entitled “The Civil Rights Movement and African American Education”, an introductory course examines the historical trajectory of educational policies connected to the Black Civil Rights Movement. VIEW ALL NEWS<http://education.utsa.edu/news/> Awards, Announcements, & Recognition Flores awarded AERA Hispanic SIG Award ________________________________ Dr. Belinda Flores | Bicultural-Bilingual Studies American Education Research Association Dr. Belinda Flores, Professor and Chair of the Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, is to be honored with the 2015 Hispanic Research Issues SIG (Special Interest Group) Elementary, Secondary, and Postsecondary Award by the American Education Research Association (AERA).. Bilingual Teaching scholarship is currently open ________________________________ Bilingual Student Education Organization (BESO) Members | ALL COEHD, Bicultural Bilingual Studies, BESO Members The following Bilingual Teaching scholarship is currently open; the deadline is March 31, 2015: BESO – Harber and Jacobson Scholarships (Must be a BESO member). For applications and additional information, please go to http://education.utsa.edu/current_students/coehd_scholarships/ University Life Awards ________________________________ COEHD | ALL COEHD The University Life Awards, sponsored by the UTSA Student Government Association, is a UTSA tradition that honors the most outstanding students, student organizations, faculty, and staff members on our campus. From the colleges, the Student Government Association will recognize an outstanding undergraduate and graduate student. Finalists and winners will be announced at the University Life Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 2th. Nominations for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students can be sent to Dr. Janis Harmon (janis.harmon@utsa.edu<mailto:janis.harmon@utsa.edu>). In order to be eligible for the award, a student must be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in the COEHD and currently enrolled at UTSA. The award is based upon academic achievement and involvement in the UTSA community. Completed nomination forms should be submitted to me via email or campus mail no later than close of business Friday, February 20, 2015. 2015 University Excellence Awards ________________________________ UTSA faculty and staff members | ALL COEHD It’s time to recognize UTSA faculty and staff members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the university. The 2015 University Excellence Awards will honor those who contribute the most to UTSA’s success. Their achievement will be recognized by The Rising Star Award, The Leadership Award, The Team Spirit Award, The Extra Mile Award, The Order of the Roadrunner Award, Richard S. Howe Excellence in Service to Undergraduate Students Award and the President's Distinguished Diversity Award. The recipients of each award will be presented with a check for up to $1,000 and a plaque at the University Excellence Awards ceremony on April 16. There are many UTSA faculty and staff members who deserve an opportunity to be acknowledged for their outstanding work. Take the time today to nominate your colleagues for the University Excellence Awards! Download the nomination form at http://www.utsa.edu/today/2014/12/ueanomform2015.pdf Contact Us Jo Ann Jones<mailto:Joann.Jones@utsa.edu> COEHDnews Editor/Writer Communications Specialist COEHD Office of the Dean UTSA T: 210.458.4486 Byron Spencer<mailto:byron.spencer@utsa.edu> COEHDnews Sr. Communications Specialist COEHD Office of the Dean UTSA T: 210.458.7396 Marissa Villa<mailto:Marissa.Villa@utsa.edu> University Communications Multimedia Editor III University Communications UTSA T: 210.458.4937 External News Stress caused by discrimination linked to mental health issues among Latino teens<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/nyu-scb020615.php... ________________________________ by New York University | February 12, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/nyu-scb020615.php... (EUREKAALERT!) - Latino adolescents who experience discrimination-related stress are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and issues with sleep, according to research led by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. These mental health outcomes were more pronounced among Latino teens born in the U.S. to immigrant parents, as opposed to foreign-born teens. A brain system that appears to compensate for autism, OCD, and dyslexia<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/gumc-abs021215... ________________________________ by Georgetown University Medical Center | February 12, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/gumc-abs021215.ph... (EUREKALERT!) - Individuals with five neurodevelopmental disorders -- autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette syndrome, dyslexia, and Specific Language Impairment -- appear to compensate for dysfunction by relying on a single powerful and nimble system in the brain known as declarative memory. ________________________________ by Jennifer Guerra | February 12, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/01/05/368436717/from-foster-car... (NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR)) - Aging out of foster care and into college is a difficult transition that few make successfully. A few states, including Michigan, are now trying to change that. Great Teachers: We Had Our Say, Now It’s Your Turn<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/10/384994633/great-teachers-w... ________________________________ by Elissa Nadworthy | February 12, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/10/384994633/great-teachers-... (NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR)) - Last week we told the stories of our favorite teachers. We hoped that would inspire you, and we weren't disappointed. We've heard from hundreds of people — on social media, in comments on the blog and via email. Here are a few of our favorites: U.S. High School Graduation Rate Hits New Record High<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbW... ________________________________ by News Release | February 12, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmb... (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION) - U.S. students are graduating from high school at a higher rate than ever before, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics. The nation's high school graduation rate hit 81 percent in 2012-13, the highest level since states adopted a new uniform way of calculating graduation rates five years ago. ‘Paying It Forward’ Publishing<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/02/10/u-california... ________________________________ by Carl Straumsheim | February 10, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/02/10/u-california-pres... (INSIDE HIGHER ED) - The University of California Press is building a new open-access publishing model around the idea that reviewers and researchers in the hard sciences can support new forms of scholarly communication by "paying it forward." When Building Names Honor Racists, Universities Must Tread Carefully<http://chronicle.com/article/When-Building-Names-Honor/18490... ________________________________ by Madeline Will | February 10, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://chronicle.com/article/When-Building-Names-Honor/184909/?c... (THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCAITON) - In 1954, as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education, the University of Texas at Austin named a dormitory for William S. Simkins, an active Klansman who had taught law at the institution for 30 years. View From The St. Mary’s Strip: Keeping San Antonio Puro<http://www.therivardreport.com/view-st-marys-strip-keeping-san-an... ________________________________ by MICHAEL CEPEK | February 10, 2015 [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/book.jpg] Full Story<http://www.therivardreport.com/view-st-marys-strip-keeping-san-a... (THE RIVARD REPORT) - Danny Delgado speaks about his involvement with developing San Antonio's St. Mary's Strip, and attributes his cultural, political and social awareness to UTSA's Mexican American Studies (MAS), Mexican American Studies Student Organization (MASSO), and the San Antonio community. Upcoming Events FEB 18 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/knowledge_bowl_2015> Knowledge Bowl 2015 Time: 6 - 8 pm Location: Main Campus FEB 20 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/16th_annual_texas_foreign_languag... 16th Annual Texas Foreign Language Education Conference (TexFLEC) Time: 9 am - 5 pm Location: Main Campus FEB 20 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/panel_discussion_getting_and_keep... Panel Discussion: Getting and Keeping our Male Students Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Palmetto Center for the Arts Theater FEB 21 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/2015_basura_bash> 2015 Basura Bash Time: 8 am Location: Leon Creek Greenway at OP Schnabel Park FEB 21 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/28th_annual_asian_festival> 28th Annual Asian Festival Time: 10 am - 5 pm Location: Institute of Texan Cultures FEB 27 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/explicit_reading_instruction_crea... Explicit Reading Instruction: Creating STAAR Strategic Readers Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Location: Downtown Campus VIEW ALL EVENTS<http://education.utsa.edu/events> [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/rowdy2.jpg]