HOUSTON (March 5, 2024) – University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Urban Education program was highly ranked in two categories in the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) recent announcement of commendations for educator preparation programs for the academic year 2022-2023.
The program was one of only five programs from across the state to receive a commendation for “Preparing the Educators Texas Needs” in Bilingual/ESL, considered a content shortage area in the state. The program was one of only three programs to receive a commendation for “Preparing Educators for Long Term Success” in terms of five consecutive years retention as a Texas educator.
“These TEA Commendations speak volumes about our development of bilingual/ESL teachers and the staying power of teachers trained by UHD, which are two critical metrics in measuring the success of our teacher preparation program,” said UHD College of Public Service Dean Jonathan Schwartz. “UHD’s Urban Education Department has experienced continuous improvement under the program’s leadership. The result of their hard work is teachers who are prepared for success on day one and are able to stay and prosper in the field of teaching. The impact on the children in the Houston region is significant.”
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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 67,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”
The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.