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Introducing Dean Laanan

Beyond being Dean, Dr. Frankie Santos Laanan is also a professor in the Departments of Education, Culture, & Society as well as Educational Leadership & Policy. He believes in education as a tool for social good and is dedicated to advancing educational access.

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David Stroupe: What if educators refused AI?

University of Utah researcher David Stroupe coauthors a new Educational Researcher article examining whether educators should consider refusing generative AI in education.
Prof. Chris Linder: What the University of Utah’s Sexual Assault Numbers Really Tell Us – and What They Don’t.

University of Utah College of Education professor Chris Linder puts the University’s sexual assault numbers in context and explains what Clery Act reporting can—and cannot—tell us about campus sexual violence.
University of Utah Reading Clinic experts share strategies for turning reading data into action

University of Utah Reading Clinic experts Kelly Patrick and McKenzie Hillman share strategies for using diagnostic assessment data to strengthen reading instruction and student support.
New research reveals how school districts are building the next generation of successful principals

University of Utah researcher David Woo coauthors study linking principal pipelines to faster advancement and stronger retention of school leaders.