In the News

David Friedle (MEd '16), a recent graduate of the UW College of Education’s Danforth Educational Leadership Program, is co-producer of “Thunderstorm in My Brain,” a new film exploring suicide and how to prevent it.

Thomas Halverson, director of the UW's Master in Education Policy program, discusses this year's "Education + Society" film series. 

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.

Professor Walter Parker discusses changes in civics education and the importance of starting early to help kids grow up to be engaged citizens.

Professor Virginia Berninger's research exploring the cognitive benefits of handwriting is cited.

Professor Soojin Oh Park comments on the impact of high-quality preschool and the difficulties some families face in taking advantage of early childhood programs.

Teams of University of Washington education students recently participated in Ideathon, during which they drew upon design thinking processes to craft new ideas for better addressing the educational needs of immigrant and refugee youth and families.

Déana Scipio (MEd '09, PhD '15) discusses her dedication to broadening STEM participation for learners from non-dominant communities as incoming director of the Graduate Program in Education for Environment and Community, offered in partnership with UW College of Education.

UW researcher Dr. Jerry Catalano is a leader in showing how prevention techniques can pay off in curing social problems.

Professor Gail Joseph, director of the University of Washington’s Cultivate Learning project, discusses a recent report showing black preschoolers and kindergartners in Washington state face higher discipline and expulsion rates.