In the News

In South Seattle and south King County, the UW College of Education is partnering with schools in the Road Map region to close opportunity achievement gaps in schools — and open all doors for young learners.

Professor Holly Schindler discusses her study of low income dads of color, which is exploring how to strengthen their parenting skills to more actively support their young children.

Research by Virginia Berninger, professor emeritus, examining the impact of hands-on learning in activating regions of the brain involved in thinking, language and working memory is cited.

Professor James Mazza comments on the need for parents and educators to address the stigma of suicidal thoughts and behavior.

Professors Kathleen Artman Meeker and Angel Fettig are co-authors of a position statement outlining the field's commitment to the healthy social-emotional development of all children and providing guidance to families and professionals in preventing and addressing challenging behaviors.

Professor emerita Virginia Berninger comments on the effects of cursive learning on children’s brains and the benefits of children using multiple communication methods.

Professor Mark Windschitl, co-author of "Ambitious Science Teaching," discusses the new book, which provides a blueprint for teachers and administrators wanting to elevate the level of engagement in their science classrooms for all students.

As educational practice catches up with federal law that requires students learn in the least restrictive environment, an increasing number of students with autism and other disabilities are learning alongside their typically-developing peers in mainstream classrooms. The Haring Center is profiled and Dr. Ilene Schwartz is quoted. 

Scott Seaman, AWSP deputy executive director, discusses his recent completion of the UW College of Education's Leadership for Learning (EdD) program.

Dr. Kenneth Zeichner, Boeing Professor of Teacher Education at the University of Washington, and A.G. Rud, dean of the College of Education at Washington State University, wrote a Seattle Times Op-ed with suggestions for how to get Washington’s charter schools right.