In the News

Professor Ann Ishimaru will present findings of research she conducted in south King County schools on ways of engaging parents from diverse communities at the conference “United for Student Success.”

An analysis of Washington's teacher shortage by the UW Master's in Education Policy program is cited in an editorial about the state's upcoming legislative session.

Professor Ken Zeichner is quoted on ESSA provisions for fast-track teacher preparation academies and concerns about lower standards and accountabilty for teaching qualifications.

The Brotherhood Initiative, led by the College of Education's Joe Lott, is focused on creating an environment where black male students can succeed.

High school teacher Jenna Vandenberg discusses her experience working with Professor Walter Parker to rethink high school Advanced Placement Civics.

Walter Parker, professor of social studies education, shares his thoughts on the connection between education and a healthy democracy in an event designed to help parents prepare their kids to be citizens.

Kristie Kauerz, research assistant professor of P-3 policy and leadership, discusses the UW's P-3 executive leadership certificate program, which prepares leaders serving pre-K through 3rd grade children.

Dan Besett, principal of Tacoma’s Wilson High School and a graduate of UW's Danforth Educational Leadership Program, is the 2017 Washington State High School Principal of the Year.

Abbagail Gomez (MIT '17) is one of 11 UW students and alumni awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship for the 2017-18 academic year.

Cristina Gaeta (PhD '16), director of multicultural outreach and recruitment at the UW, comments on building community for students of all backgrounds on campus.