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A teacher-apprenticeship program launched in Seattle in 2013, in which aspiring teachers earn their master's in teaching from the University of Washington College of Education, aims to boost science and math teachers in four South King County districts.

Sheeba Jacob of the UW Center for Educational Leadership discusses how principals can support the growth of teachers through targeted feedback.

The UW’s new Native Education Certificate program mixes online learning with hands-on projects in participants’ communities, with the goal of providing more meaningful and culturally relevant education for Native students.

The University of Washington’s Center for Educational Leadership designed a curriculum to help Central Louisiana educators understand what constitutes high-quality instruction along with the role they play in improving teacher practice.

Ken Zeichner, Boeing professor of teacher education, discusses the nomination of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education and impact it could have on the direction of education policy.

Professor Ken Zeichner discusses the emergence of independent teacher preparation programs and concerns about their ability to prepare highly-qualified teachers to serve all children.

Professor Walter Parker's essay "Teaching Against Idiocy" is cited in a column exploring the root of the word "idiocy" and the consequences for public life and service.

Professor Deborah McCutchen comments on the connection between reading experience and cognitive ability.

Professor Holly Schindler is co-author of a paper exploring the impacts of early childhood education on medium- and long-term outcomes in the journal Educational Researcher.

Early learning experts from the UW College of Education shared their insights during EDU Talks: Raising Washington.