In the News

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Associated Press

Professor Margaret Plecki is quoted on the importance of raising beginning teacher salaries to recruit a wider pool of quality candidates.

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Cincinnati Enquirer

Professor William Zumeta comments on evaluating the performance of university leaders and important aspects of the role.

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Pew Charitable Trusts: Stateline

The UW's Native Education Certificate Program, which is helping Washington teachers connect the culture of their Native American students to their lessons, is noted as part of emerging national efforts to better serve Native communities.

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The Seattle Times

As schools in Washington count a growing number of homeless students, three local experts discussed how Seattle-area schools can combat the problem during a film screening organized by the UW Master's in Education Policy program.

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U.S. News & World Report

Bronwyn Bevan, senior research scientist with UW's Institute for Science and Math Education, discussed the importance of making STEM education accessible to all students during a recent event at the National Press Club.

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Teaching Channel

UW researchers share key principles and strategies for engaging K-2 students in the practice of scientific argumentation with explanatory models.

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The Spokesman-Review

Professor Ann Ishimaru discusses her recent paper examining some of the challenges low-income and minority students and families face when trying to engage with their schools.

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The Seattle Times

Julie Van '17, an Education, Learning and Society minor and UW Dream Project mentor, argues for providing college students with more meaningful interdisciplinary experiences.

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Chalkbeat

Professor Ken Zeichner comments on efforts to introduce competency-based teacher education more broadly.

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Successful Student

The UW College of Education's online bachelor's degree in early care and education is ranked the nation's best and noted for integrating academic theory, current research and practical training in the field.