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Provisions in the Every Student Succeeds Act could lower standards for teacher education programs that prepare teachers for high-poverty schools argues Professor Ken Zeichner.

The College of Education's recent EDU Talks event, a series of 5-minute faculty talks covering everything from the benefits of boosting fathers’ parenting skills to the importance of effective school bureaucracies, is highlighted.

Professor Walter Parker answers questions about his work with area teachers to make the AP Government and Politics course more relevant with role-playing instead of lectures.

Joe Lott, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies, will help lead the development of a 25-year vision for population health at the University of Washington.

President Ana Mari Cauce cites the Brotherhood Initiative, a project co-sponsored by the College of Education, as one of the UW's efforts to enhance diversity and support the success of underrepresented students.

Professor Nancy Hertzog discusses the Equity Summit on Gifted Education taking place at the University of Washington, which will bring educators, researchers, policymakers and community members together to discuss opening access to advanced learning opportunities for all students.

Ron Jacobson, who earned his PhD in educational leadership and policy studies from UW College of Education in 2007, will serve as executive director of the Central Washington University School of Education.

The Unversity of Washington College of Education ranks No. 15 in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects list, conducted by researchers at the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, for 2017.

Jessica Deang (BA '15), an Early Achievers data collector at the UW's Cultivate Learning, shares her perspective on her work with early learning and care providers in Washington state.

Gerrit Kischner (MEd '97), principal of Genesee Hill Elementary School in Seattle, is among the speakers at the Ignite Education Lab storytelling event on Feb. 12.