UW to launch state’s first justice-focused computer science teaching endorsement with NSF grant

Sep 17 2020

University of Washington researchers and teacher educators are launching a new partnership to prepare computer science teachers that position young people to understand and shape the impacts of computing on their communities.

New faculty Q&A: Dana Nickson

Dana Nickson
Sep 2 2020

From Philadelphia to Detroit to Cape Town, Dana Nickson’s passion for working with and learning from youth and families has inspired her scholarship. Now, Nickson joins the University of Washington College of Education this fall as an assistant professor in education equity and justice in leadership, policy and politics.

New faculty Q&A: Tomas de Rezende Rocha

Sep 1 2020

As an undergraduate, Tomas de Rezende Rocha was drawn to teaching by his interests in humanistic psychology and contemplative practices. A desire to explore the relationship between justice, freedom and education later led him to pursue doctoral studies in philosophy and education.

PODCAST: Guidance for reopening K-12 schools

Aug 14 2020

In a new podcast, Keisha Scarlett (EdD '18), chief of equity, partnerships and engagement at Seattle Public Schools, discusses the recent guidance of a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee for safely reopening K-12 schools.

New faculty Q&A: Oscar Olvera Astivia

Aug 12 2020

Oscar Olvera Astivia discovered the field of educational measurement during his undergraduate studies thanks to a multiple-choice midterm that left him wondering how to calculate the probability of passing under a specific set of circumstances. Following the spark of curiosity, Olvera Astivia has earned a PhD in measurement, evaluation and research methodology from the University of British Columbia and taught at the University of South Florida in the educational measurement and research program.

Alumni give boost to bilingual instruction in area schools

Aug 9 2020

As a first-generation Mexican-American, Yasmeen Pelayo didn’t speak Spanish fluently until high school. Lacking the ability to speak the language was damaging to her identity as a Mexican-American. 

Policy brief outlines promising leadership practices during COVID-19

Aug 5 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges to school districts across the nation, a new policy brief from University of Washington College of Education researchers outlines how district leaders are reshaping policies and practices to advance racial equity.

Generous gift bolsters effort to diversify the educator workforce

Aug 4 2020

The University of Washington today announced a $6 million anonymous gift earmarked to bolster diversity in the education workforce, a key driver in ultimate K-12 student success, especially for students of color.

Professor receives grant to develop and disseminate innovative statistical methods for assessment

Jul 30 2020

University of Washington College of Education Professor Chun Wang has received a $764,000 federal grant to develop and disseminate more efficient statistical models and software for analyzing complex educational assessments.

Lending a hand: Alum helps community partners advance early learning

Jul 27 2020

Long before joining the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a senior program officer, Amber Banks (PhD ‘17) was a special education teacher in Los Angeles.

While Banks loved the work, she became increasingly aware of how classroom perspectives seemed lacking from policies impacting students and teachers across school systems.