EduTalks

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A Celebration of Ideas in Education

EduTalks brings together educators, researchers and community leaders to share bold ideas shaping the future of education.

In just five minutes — and with a single powerful image — each presenter explores innovative approaches to today’s most pressing challenges.

Solving for X

At the UW College of Education, we’re solving for x.

In math, x represents the unknown. In education, it symbolizes the complex questions we face as we strive for a more just, equitable and joyful future for all learners.

Solving for these challenges takes imagination, persistence and, above all, community.

Join us for an inspiring evening of insight and connection as we explore what it means to solve for x together.

🗓️ Save the Date — RSVP coming soon.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Jones Playhouse Theatre, University of Washington

Evening Emcee: Dean Mia Tuan

Dean Tuan will serve as the evening’s emcee, opening and closing the spoken program. Dr. Tuan has served as dean of the University of Washington College of Education since 2015. Before joining UW, she was a professor and academic leader at the University of Oregon, where she also served as interim dean. Her research focuses on racial and ethnic identity development, Asian transracial adoption, and majority–minority relations in educational contexts. She is the author of several influential books, including: "Prejudice in Politics: Group Position, Public Opinion and the Wisconsin Treaty Rights Dispute" and "Forever Foreigners or Honorary Whites? The Contemporary Asian Ethnic Experience"
 

Parking

Parking is available on campus in the Central Parking Garage.

Accessibility

EduTalks aims to be inclusive and accessible to all.

  • Accessible parking: Contact the Transportation Services Events Office at 206.616.8710 or via email
  • Accommodation requests: Contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450, 206.543.6452 (TTY), or via email. Please reach out at least 10 days in advance of the event.
  • Interpreting, captioning, or amplification services: Contact the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at 206.543.1415, 206.543.6452 (TTY), or via email, preferably at least 10 days in advance.

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