The University of Washington's Story Time STEM project is developing toolkits that help adults "mathematize literature" by identifying mathematical themes in books and teach young children about them.
Why Is Donald Trump Interested in Meeting with the Presidents of HBCUs?
Friday, May 5, 2017
Professor Joy Williamson-Lott comments on historically black colleges and universities, examples of retaliation against students who became involved in the freedom movement, and what recent meetings with President Trump mean for the future of HBCUs.
Brothers, mentors, friends
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
The UW Brotherhood Initiative, led by Professor Joe Lott, is advocating for black and brown students on campus.
What Does Civics Education Look Like In Washington?
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Professor Walter Parker discusses changes in civics education and the importance of starting early to help kids grow up to be engaged citizens.
Tacoma educator named Principal of the Year
Friday, April 21, 2017
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.
Boffo Blog
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
The Teaching Channel's most-read blog post of 2016 was co-authored by Elham Kazemi, Condit professor in math and science education, and Kendra Lomax, managing director of Teacher Education by Design (see page 42).
Setting a course for the future
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meaghan Ferrick, doctoral student in school psychology, comments on the UW's Alternative Spring Break trip to Neah Bay, where volunteers helped fifth-graders imagine their futures through digital storytelling.
Incentives to Attend Private Colleges Could Save States Money and Raise Graduation Rates
Monday, April 17, 2017
William Zumeta, professor of educational leadership and policy studies, comments on a study he authored the explored how to help states prepare more students with bachelor's degrees.
Engaging the Community with Family Engineering Nights
Monday, April 17, 2017
Liza Rickey (MIT '03), science and STEM curriculum specialist at Issaquah School District, describes how her district hosted a family engineering night at 15 elementary schools to strengthen family engagement.
UW study points to positive impacts of federal school-improvement grants
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
A recent study of the impact of federal school improvement grants by the University of Washington's Min Sun, assistant professor of education, found test scores and teacher retention improved, providing insights for future school improvement efforts.