Held annually on October 5, World Teacher’s Day marks an occasion to recognize the power of education, mark progress, and reflect on ways to overcome the remaining challenges for the promotion of the teaching profession. This year, those challenges and opportunities are vaster than ever in light of COVID-19.
Two research centers at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) are focusing on current trends and educational changes affecting Black and Brown boys for their upcoming virtual summit. The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center (TJCPC) and the Minority Achievement, Creativity, and High-Ability Center (MACH-III) are hosting the Second Annual Summit on Improving the Outcomes of African American [...]
The very soon-to-be Dr. Feleciah Brown is excited to graduate this semester with a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). Nevertheless, her journey is far from over. Brown grew up in the small east Texas town of Athens, where African-Americans were often limited in the growth of obtaining leadership positions. After experiencing racism throughout her [...]
There has been a lot of focus on how higher education institutions are dealing with the pandemic. Will classes be online in the Fall? How will the rigor of courses be maintained? Will there be budget cuts? How will the postsecondary model of education focus on the impact on students? Most of these conversations have [...]
Two research centers at Prairie View A&M University are ready to address the educational disparities facing young African American and Latino boys. The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center (TJCPC), led by Director Susan Frazier-Kouassi, and Minority Achievement, Creativity, and High-Ability Center (MACH-III), led by Associate Director Stella Smith, are hosting the 2nd Annual Summit on Improving [...]
The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education (WRGCOE) Educator Preparation Program (EPP) at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been recognized by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) for exemplary performance in two commendation categories: “Preparing the Educators Texas Needs” and “Preparing Educators for Long-Term Success.”
Hometown - Channelview, Texas. What internship(s) did you have? I just recently finished my student teaching experience at Woodcreek Middle School in Humble, Texas. I will become a full-time educator there in the fall, teaching 8th grade math. How do you feel your internship helped toward your overall career goals? My internship prepared me greatly [...]
My teaching, research, and service activities seek to provide educators with the tools necessary to experience success with all students, particularly Black and Brown children. Although my philosophy is evidenced in my research, it is my first-hand experience as an African-American male in the public school system, which has influenced and formed my philosophy and [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 5, 2020) - As parents take the front seat in homeschooling their children due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they may be experiencing some challenges. Tyrone Tanner, Ed.D., executive director of Prairie View A&M University’s Northwest Houston Center and professor in the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education, has some advice on [...]
Fred A. Bonner II, Ed.D., professor, and endowed chair and chief scientist/executive director in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Prairie View A&M University, launched a book series, “Diverse Faculty in the Academy,” with Routledge Publishers.
