In the News

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.

The UW Brotherhood Initiative, led by Professor Joe Lott, is advocating for black and brown students on campus.

Professor Ann Ishimaru discusses her recent paper examining some of the challenges low-income and minority students and families face when trying to engage with their schools.

Julie Van '17, an Education, Learning and Society minor and UW Dream Project mentor, argues for providing college students with more meaningful interdisciplinary experiences.

Professor Ken Zeichner comments on efforts to introduce competency-based teacher education more broadly.