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Psychology Today

Research by Professor Virginia Berninger on the cognitive benefits of writing by hand is cited.

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King5

Professor of School Psychology James Mazza was featured in a King5 segment titled “Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, US study says.” In the video, he discusses how schools and parents can work with their students to check in on their mental health, especially after school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Seattle Times

The Seattle Teacher Residency, a partnership involving the UW, Seattle Education Association and Alliance for Education, is noted as a local initiative working to increase the diversity of Seattle's teacher workforce.

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Scholastic Teacher Magazine

Professor Virginia Berninger discusses common misperceptions about dyslexia and how teachers can help their students thrive.

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Brookings Brown Center Chalkboard

A column by Ken Zeichner, Boeing professor of teacher education, argues for more innovation in programs that prepare the nation’s teachers without compromising quality standards.

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Bothell Reporter

The University of Washington Bothell presented its 2016 Legacy Award to Shirley Hune, professor emeritus of education at UW Seattle, for her vision and support of the University's mission to provide students access to excellence.

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Yakima Herald

Ismael Fajardo (PhD '15), who grew up picking fruit to support his family, is now promoting diversity on campus as a research associate with the UW College of Education's Brotherhood Initiative.

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Quartz

Professor Virginia Berninger discusses her research comparing the influence of freehand writing and typing on children's writing.

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THE Journal

Professor Philip Bell, co-principal investigator for the "Advancing Coherent and Equitable Systems of Science Education" project, comments on the new effort to help all students benefit from the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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The Teaching Channel

Liza Rickey (MIT '03), science and STEM curriculum specialist at Issaquah School District, describes how her district hosted a family engineering night at 15 elementary schools to strengthen family engagement.