In the News

Professor Virginia Berninger comments on her research into the educational and cognitive benefits of learning to write by hand.

Katie Headrick Taylor, associate professor in Learning Sciences and Human Development, wrote about the importance of movement for students' learning outcomes in an op-ed in The Conversation. Dr. Headrick Taylor argues that current models of remote education are inefficient for learning, teaching and productivity. She points out that sitting in front of a computer screen subdues or detaches people from many of the sense-making abilities of our bodies and cites research from embodied cognition ― the study of the body's role in thinking ― that shows that the body must first be interacting with the world to activate and open up the mind for learning. Whether students remain online or return to in-person classrooms this year, Dr. Headrick Taylor believes both models of school can better incorporate the body to support learning and provides tips for how educators can encourage and sustain an active classroom culture.

Professor William Zumeta's recent book about the convergence of economic, demographic and political forces that require a fundamental reexamination of the financing of American higher education is reviewed by Andrew Delbanco.

Megan Kelley-Petersen, associate director of the UW Accelerated Certification for Teachers program and Ken Zeichner, Boeing professor of teacher education, comment on preparing teachers to better serve communities.

For half a century, University of Washington education professor James and Cherry Banks have been on the forefront of multicultural education in America.

Professor Margaret Plecki is quoted on the importance of raising beginning teacher salaries to recruit a wider pool of quality candidates.

Professor William Zumeta comments on evaluating the performance of university leaders and important aspects of the role.

The UW's Native Education Certificate Program, which is helping Washington teachers connect the culture of their Native American students to their lessons, is noted as part of emerging national efforts to better serve Native communities.

The Dream Project, co-sponsored by UW College of Education, pairs UW undergraduates with low-income and first-generation high schoolers to support their post-secondary success.

Professor Margaret Plecki discusses a new study co-authored by her and fellow UW researchers that explores teacher retention and mobility across Washington state.