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Mike Villarreal

Founding director, Institute on Urban Education, UT-San Antonio

Michael Villarreal is founding director of the Institute on Urban Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio, assistant professor in the College of Education, and a former Texas state representative. His views are his alone and do not reflect the opinions held by the UTSA or its leadership.

Latest Columns

Higher Education

Dual credit programs deserve an honest look from Texas educators

By Mike Villarreal, Aug. 20, 2018

Last month, a study made headlines with negative news about a popular program known as dual credit. In fact, the preponderance of scientific evidence supports dual credit.

Politics

Why I'm running for mayor of San Antonio

By Mike Villarreal, May 27, 2014

We're a city of humble beginnings, and I want to make sure we're also a city of unlimited possibilities. San Antonio is on the rise, and we must seize this moment.