Professor Megan Bang is co-author of a commentary piece discussing a pattern of blaming parents and caregivers to justify the systemic inequities and inhumane treatment of nonwhite and poor families.
Blaming parents of color for their own oppression is an American pastime
Monday, July 2, 2018
The 'father of multicultural education' says schools still need change
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Professor James A. Banks discusses the field of multicultural education and the changes that are still needed in school systems across the country and abroad.
First space, then auto—now Elon Musk quietly tinkers with education
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Professor Nancy Hertzog comments on how an inquiry-based curriculum at an experimental non-profit school on the campus of SpaceX could give students the opportunity to pursue their interests, put ideas into context and acquire basic skills to solve problems.
Inclusive education is a plus for children of all abilities
Monday, June 25, 2018
Professor Ilene Schwartz, director of the University of Washington's Haring Center, writes that the fear some kids will be slowed down by kids with disabilities is just not true.
UW among best ABA master’s programs
Monday, June 25, 2018
The University of Washington's online master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, which includes a supervised intensive practicum, is identified as one of the best ABA master’s degree programs.
UW Education Dean Visits W.F. West
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Dean Mia Tuan recently visited Chehalis’ W.F. West High School to observe teachers and students and to be briefed on the Student Achievement Initiative.
Engineering the End of the School Year
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Liza Rickey (MIT '03), science and STEM curriculum specialist at Issaquah School District, shares how teachers can reinvigorate their day-to-day routines at the end of the school year and finish on a strong note.
Video: IslandWood environmental learning center
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Norma Andrade (MIT '14), Joe Camacho (MIT '17), Maxwell Honch (MEd '16) and Meredith Pentzien, graduate student in science education, discuss their experiences at IslandWood improving access to meaningful, nature-based learning experiences.
UW programs in special education, elementary education ranked among nation's best
Monday, June 18, 2018
Bus tour brings Washington state into focus
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Ed Taylor (PhD '94), vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and professor of educational policy at the College of Education, writes about an annual tour of the state for the UW's new faculty.