A teacher smiles as she helps a girl write math problems on a whiteboard, while another student looks on
October 22, 2026

Spencer Foundation grant backs research on bilingual students’ mathematical thinking

UT San Antonio COEHD
A project led by José Martínez Hinestroza will bring children, teachers and parents into research on how language practices shape participation in bilingual math classrooms, with the goal of helping educators recognize and support students’ mathematical thinking.
A young child rests their head on folded arms behind wooden alphabet blocks spelling “autism”
October 20, 2026

Commentary: Artificial intelligence can be used for good in autism community

San Antonio Express-News
Leslie Neely, a professor in the College of Education and Human Development and associate director of the Brain Health Consortium at UT San Antonio, is exploring how AI can expand access to autism services for families. Her recently completed project, BehaviorBuddy, uses AI to provide parents with evidence-based guidance to help their autistic children develop communication skills beyond traditional clinical settings.
A person types on a laptop beside a smartphone, with floating translation icons and text boxes suggesting digital language translation and communication
October 7, 2026

New UT San Antonio certificate helps educators approach AI with a critical eye

UT San Antonio COEHD
A new online graduate certificate brings applied linguistics, learning science and AI literacy together, preparing educators and technology professionals to make informed choices about AI in language learning.