Research & Publications

Recommendations from K-12 Texas Public School Teachers

Mass school shootings have created fear in the American public. The results of this fear have been the hardening of schools, lockdowns, and active shooter drills, yet the mass shootings have not ended... (click to read more)

First-Year College Students During a Pandemic

The Novel Virus, COVID-19, changed many aspects of current lifestyles including school closures, remote learning, and shuttered businesses. Data generated from this study focused on how policy regarding the COVID-19 response for the university provided the supports needed for students... (click to read more)

Do School Staff Feel Prepared for an Active Shooter or Attack?

The 2020 Texas Educators’ Needs Assessment Regarding School Safety and Victims Services included responses from educators across the state of Texas regarding school safety. This needs assessment generated data that provided researchers with the unique opportunity to analyze the school safety issues in Texas (Fuller et al, 2020)... (click to read more)

the Educator Preparation Program COVID-19 Response Survey

The pandemic affected many professions around the nation, particularly those in healthcare and education. From schools closing to an entire year of virtual or hybrid teaching, current and future educators have faced many challenges... (click to read more)