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To fear critical race theory in schools underestimates students
Texas legislators recently advanced two bills that restrict or ban the use of Critical Race Theory in public schools. Much…
Read moreTexas Bar Foundation funds local effort to create systemic change in immigration system
AUSTIN, Texas— For individuals navigating the U.S. immigration legal system, there is a major gap in accessible services. Many immigrants…
Read moreCongratulations Class of 2021
View the recording of the Steve Hicks School Graduate Moments of Recognition on our YouTube channel. Congratulations to all 2021…
Read moreEffective, solution-focused approaches to dropout prevention
Professor Cynthia Franklin, Stiernberg/Spencer Family Professor in Mental Health at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, answers questions about…
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