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.
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
EMERGEing Educational Opportunities: The Effects of Social Capital on Selective College Outcomes
Tracking Eighth Graders’ Post-Secondary Outcomes in Texas
Holzman, B., Wu, J., Zhang, M., Martinez, M., & Stice, K. (2020). Tracking Eighth Graders’ Post-Secondary Outcomes in Texas. Policy Brief.
Why do you want to be a teacher? A natural language processing approach.
Bartanen, B., Kwok, A., Avitabile, A., & Kim, B. (2024). Why do you want to be a teacher? A natural language processing approach. Educational Researcher. 54(1), 7-20.
Upcoming Events
ERC Happy Hour (Monthly Series)
Canteen, Century Square 200 Century Ct, College Station, TX, United StatesWe’re starting a monthly ERC happy hour as a casual space for faculty, staff, and students to connect, share ideas, and build community. Drinks will be on attendees, and food will be covered by the ERC.
Grad Student Lunch: Let’s Talk Research
Harrington Tower 222G 540 Ross Street, College Station, TX, United StatesAre 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 […]
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.
