Hamlin Takes Helm at UT Austin’s College of Education | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Daniel Hamlin, former Oklahoma Secretary of Education, has been named dean of UT Austin’s College of Education — a move praised by university leadership for his academic leadership and experience navigating education reform. His tenure in Oklahoma focused on literacy, teacher retention, and student career pathways, while his research spans homeschooling, school choice, and tutoring effectiveness. The appointment arrives amid faculty tensions over the search process and concerns about political influence, though many urge a balanced view of his record — rooted in higher education and research…