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It’s an odd thought. Why would anyone make their work more difficult than it already is? Yet we know that difficulty can pay unexpected dividends. The work of Professor Virginia Berninger is cited.

Professor Chun Wang will partner in research exploring approaches to improve the identification of people at highest risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Professor Walter Parker talks about ways in which schools and parents can educate children to become thoughtful citizens of the world.

EdSurge is an award-winning education news organization that reports on the people, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of learning. This article promotes the benefits of using two computer screens to improve virtual learning. The UW College of Education is mentioned.

Professor Gail Joseph discusses the City of Seattle's roll out of a pilot preschool program in fall 2015 and the College of Education's work to enhance early learning in Seattle and beyond.

David Knight, assistant professor in Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy, co-authored an op-ed urging state leaders to ensure that schools have the resources and appropriate policies in place to reopen safely and provide high-quality instruction. For schools to open successfully, argue Dr. Knight and his co-author, state policymakers must remove barriers to evidence-based decision-making at the district and school levels. They recommend that states prioritize adherence to recommended health measures, clarity around allowable and effective use of federal stimulus funds, and open lines of communication with families.

Professor Susan Nolen will serve as co-investigator of a project redesigning engineering curriculum and investing in extensive faculty training that will help students build strong ties between the content in the classroom and the rest of their lives.

Professor of Education Policy, Organizations and Leadership and director of the District Leadership Design Lab (DL2) Meredith Honig is quoted in an article in Education Week titled “Backlash, Hostility, and Safety Fears: What It’s Like to Be a Chief Equity Officer in the Anti-CRT Era.” The article discusses how a difficult job has been made even more difficult by those who have lashed out against Critical Race Theory. Meredith discusses how equity officers in school districts are generally hired to change or institute system-wide policies and practices that make sure students who have been historically disadvantaged can get the same opportunities as their more-privileged counterparts, but national backlash against equity in education swelled over the last year and these difficult and often controversial jobs have become even more polarizing.

Doctoral student Christine Tran writes about a non-profit in Coachella Valley, a region with one of the largest wealth gaps in the U.S., that is working to bring produce to the area's low-income populations, including families of poverty-impacted students.

Alan Moore, assistant director of UW's Master in Education Policy program, comments on the teacher shortage in Washington State.