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by akwok | Apr 23, 2026
Prior studies demonstrating causal links between arts learning and educational outcomes have tended to rely on administrative data and closed-ended student survey responses. Consequently, these studies have limitations in terms of their examined outcomes. In this...
by akwok | Apr 23, 2026
This study assesses the extent to which national trends in inequitable arts learning opportunity (in terms of secondary school course offerings and enrollment) occur in the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
by akwok | Apr 16, 2026
As the number of multilingual learners increase in K–12 schools, teacher education programs (TEPs) must ensure preservice teachers (PSTs) are prepared to support linguistic diversity. This study analyzed 428 survey responses from Texas PSTs completing ESL...
by akwok | Apr 16, 2026
Since 1989, more than 100 U.S. districts have undergone state takeovers, yet durable gains remain rare. This study centers educators’ voices during the 2023 takeover of Houston ISD. Using an emergent qualitative design, we interviewed nine educators and analyzed...
by akwok | Apr 16, 2026
Historically, the Office of Civil Rights, Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) has served as the largest, publicly available resource documenting comprehensive academic and social outcomes for all U.S. public school students. Despite its widespread use by scholars and...
