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Education Research Center
Transforming education practice & policy
The Texas A&M Education Research Center connects rigorous research with real-world decision-making in education. By providing data, insights, and partnerships, we work to shape educational policy and practice across Texas and beyond.
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The ERC and its partners are committed to conducting, facilitating, and publicizing research for the purpose of transforming education practice & policy.
Latest Publications
Designing Incentives for Public School Teachers: Evidence from a Texas Incentive Pay Program
From Interest to Entry: The Teacher Pipeline From College Application to Initial Employment.
Bartanen, B., & Kwok, A. (2023). From interest to entry: The teacher pipeline from college application to initial employment. American Educational Research Journal, 60(5), 941-985.
Towards Congruency? A Descriptive Analysis of Employed Black Teachers in Texas from 2011-12 through 2017-18
Redwine Johnson, V., Williams III, J. A., & Richardson, M. (2024). Towards congruency?: A descriptive analysis of employed Black teachers in Texas from 2011-12 through 2017-18. Texas Education Review, 12(2), 25-42.
Upcoming Events
Texas Early Childhood Summit
Texas A&M’s Institute for Early Childhood Development & Education invites you to the 2026 Texas Early Childhood Summit!
This year’s theme, Early Childhood Policy Impact and Advancement, brings together leaders across policy, research, and practice. Hear from speakers representing Early Matters Texas, Children at Risk, Texans Care for Children, the Texas Workforce Commission, and others, all focused on improving outcomes for young children and families in Texas.
Community of Practice: Designing Strategic Student-Centered Actions
The Unlocking the Power of Data to Drive Student Success series continues with a hands-on session focused on designing strategic, student-centered actions. Participants will use student feedback and holistic data to refine existing practices and co-create practical, measurable interventions. Join peers to strategize new approaches, clarify what success looks like, and leave with a concrete plan for implementing small but powerful changes that accelerate progress for all students.
ERC Highlight:
Driving Policy through Research
This Spring, the Education Research Center (ERC) held its inaugural Colloquium, inviting leaders from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to share how faculty, researchers and students can make the most use of the state’s education data. The day reflected the center’s goal of connecting…
Our Partners
The ERC partners with colleges across campus, other universities, and state and federal agencies, to drive meaningful change in school policy and improve education for all.