Professor Margaret Plecki discusses a new study co-authored by her and fellow UW researchers that explores teacher retention and mobility across Washington state.
Teachers are younger and overwhelmingly white across Spokane and Washington
Monday, February 27, 2017
Niche Training for Principals Aims to Fill Skill Gaps
Friday, February 24, 2017
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.
Progress and pushback: The history of equal rights in education
Friday, February 24, 2017
Professor Joy Williamson-Lott explored the history of public education in the United States, and its ongoing struggles with inequality and injustice, in a public talk that is available in its entirety.
UW report explores Washington's teaching workforce
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Professor Margaret Plecki comments on a new, in-depth look at the makeup and retention of Washington state’s approximately 60,000 teachers.
Do dads matter? UW researchers film fathers to show them they do
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Professor Holly Schindler discusses a program in which low-income fathers film their everyday moments with their children as a way to help them strengthen their parenting skills.
NGSS gets assistance in making science accessible
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
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).
Funding Gifted Education
Monday, February 13, 2017
The UW College of Education's Equity Summit on Gifted Education is cited in a story about funding of programs for highly capable students in Washington state.
Watch 11 fast talks from Ignite Education Lab
Friday, February 10, 2017
Presentations by UW College of Education alumni Shalini Miskelly (MIT '16), Nicholas Bradford (MEP '12) and Jordan Taitingfong '(MEd '08) are now available to watch.
Speakers tell inspiring stories about learning
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Three UW College of Education alumni—Shalini Miskelly (MIT '16), Nicholas Bradford (MEP '12) and Jordan Taitingfong '(MEd '08)—shared stories about inclusion, using conflict to improve relationships and being a teacher of color at Ignite Education Lab.
From Teacher to Principal: A Look at the Typical Pathway
Thursday, February 9, 2017
The emergence of preparation programs tailored for teacher-leaders, including the University of Washington master's in instructional leadership program, is noted as a sign that the position has become indispensable for school districts.