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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
Grad Student Lunch: Let’s Talk Research
Harrington Tower 222G 540 Ross Street, College Station, TX, United States Are you a grad student with questions about getting involved in research—or where to even begin? You’re not alone. Join fellow graduate students, CEHD, and ERC faculty for lunch and an open conversation about finding research opportunities, overcoming common barriers, and exploring student needs. Please RSVP by Friday, January 16 so we can get an accurate headcount for […]PEP Talks!
PEP Talks! is Texas A&M’s education policy research workshop series, bringing together faculty and students to hear new work, ask questions, and talk through policy‑relevant research in a supportive environment. Learn more about the next session below […]
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…
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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.