In the News

In an op-ed, Professor David Knight comments on five problematic school finance myths that must be addressed as looming state budget shortfalls could lead to funding cuts for public education.

Professor Walter Parker discusses his work at the UW College of Education to design project-based AP courses as a means of boosting the academic success of minority students.

The University of Washington's 3DL Partnership, a joint effort between the College of Education and the School of Social Work, and its work with Bellevue School District to implement a social-emotional learning program is highlighted.

The Seattle Times published an article titled “WA House bill would expand outdoor education statewide” and featured  Islandwood Graduate Program in Education and Community students Marina Hydeman, Keaton Aldrich and Grace Sunitsch. Islandwood, an outdoor camp on Bainbridge Island, has demonstrated how outdoor education should be a must-have, rather than a nice-to-have for school districts across the state. Congratulations to our students, as well as faculty and staff involved with the program: Professor of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Mark Windschitl and Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Jessica Thompson, and Islandwood Director of Graduate and Higher Education Programming Déana Scipio (Ph.D. in Learning Sciences, ’15).

Dr. Tim Yeomans (PhD '09) and his commitment to leadership development for school and district leaders is highlighted.

Analysis of Washington's teacher shortage completed by a team from the UW Master's in Education Policy program is cited in a report on how the shortage is impacting schools.

Seattle Public Schools and the UW's Experimental Education Unit are working together to continue support for an innovative kindergarten program that mixes children with developmental needs and those developing more typically.

Steve Fink, executive director of the UW Center for Educational Leadership, comments on leadership, school turnarounds and the importance of district support for principals.

Professor Min Sun comments on her study that found the teaching profession is attracting applicants with higher test scores, who report much greater job satisfaction than those entering the classroom 15 years ago — especially in cities.

Professor Ann Ishimaru, 2016 recipient of the University Council for Educational Administration's Jack A. Culbertson Award, discusses her work to improve educational leadership to create equitable educational environments for historically marginalized students and families.