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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Latest From The ERC
Latest Publications
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Tracking Eighth Graders’ Post-Secondary Outcomes in Texas
Research Briefs
Holzman, B., Wu, J., Zhang, M., Martinez, M., & Stice, K. (2020). Tracking Eighth Graders’ Post-Secondary Outcomes in Texas. Policy Brief.
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EMERGEing Educational Opportunities: The Effects of Social Capital on Selective College Outcomes
Research Publications
Holzman, B., Chukhray, I., & Thrash, C. (2025) EMERGEing educational opportunities: The effects of social capital on selective college outcomes. Education Finance and Policy. 1-44.
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Summer Melt and Free Application for Federal Student Aid Verification
Research Briefs
Holzman, B., & Hanson, V. S. (2020). Summer Melt and Free Application for Federal Student Aid Verification. Houston Education Research Consortium. Houston, TX: Houston Education Research Consortium, Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Rice University
Upcoming Events
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AERA Annual Conference, 2026
Date/Time: Apr 8, 2026 12:00 am - Apr 12, 2026 12:00 am
Conference
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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AERA’s 2026 Annual Meeting: ‘Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures: Constructing a New Vision for Education Research.’ April 8–12, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Improving Education Together
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.
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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…