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Terrell R. Morton and Chezare A. Warren
UIC Professor Terrell R. Morton and UIC Alum Chezare A. Warren Announced as AERA 2026 Winners in Education Research
Monday, March 9, 2026
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced the winners of its 2026 awards for excellence in education research. UIC Associate Professor Terrell R. Morton and UIC alum Chezare A. Warren, who received a…
Professor Danny Bernard Martin
Professor Danny Martin elected to National Academy of Education
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The National Academy of Education has elected 19 distinguished education scholars and leaders to its membership, recognizing significant contributions to education research, policy and practice. One of them is Danny Bernard Martin, professor…
Professor Zitlali Morales
From here and from there with Zitlali Morales: What does belonging look like as a daughter of immigrants?
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
In this episode, Grace Khachaturian sits down with Zitlali Morales, a professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Education. Morales reflects on her journey as a daughter…
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