In the News

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Washington Post

A column co-authored by Professor Ken Zeichner evaluates the argument that traditional teacher education programs have failed as well as the value of programs that school reformers embrace to replace them.

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ParentMap

Professor Katie Headrick Taylor weighs in on what parents can do to help introduce their children to new digital technologies.

 

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BustED Pencils

Ken Zeichner, Boeing professor of teacher education, talks about the ramifications of the Every Student Succeeds Act and offers advice on how to maintain high standards for teacher education.

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The Hechinger Report

An in-depth report on the Seattle Teacher Residency, which is well-regarded for preparing outstanding teachers to work in poverty-impacted schools in Seattle.

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The Washington Post

Professor Virginia Berninger discusses her research showing that children write faster and express more ideas when they use handwriting.

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The Seattle Times

Professor Ken Zeichner discusses a recent study in which teachers-in-training at the UW were matched with community mentors from Southeast Seattle to learn about the life experiences of their students and their community.

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Council of Chief State School Officers

Anneke Markholt, associate director with the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership, comments on the center's instructional leadership academy, which is featured in a video about Florida's effort to better prepare school leaders across the state.

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The News Tribune

Professor emerita Marilyn Cohen comments on the importance of teaching students how to be critical consumers and thoughtful producers of their own media—and the need for better preparing educators to do so.

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Columns Magazine

A look inside the new program, led by Professor Joe Lott, advocating for black and brown students on campus.

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The Learning Professional

Stephen Fink and Anneke Markholt, executive director and associate director of the UW Center for Educational Leadership, describe a research-based curriculum that is setting a new standard for school leadership professional development.