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National Science Foundation
The UW Institute for Science + Math Education's work with Seattle and Renton schools to implement Next Generation Science Standards is featured in a video as part of the NSF Teaching & Learning Showcase.
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The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times featured alumni who founded the Academy for Rising Educators (ARE) program Dr. Keisha Scarlett (Leadership for Learning Ph.D. graduate) and Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange (Ph.D. graduate and recipient of the 2013 College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award). ARE Program Manager at Seattle Public Schools, Kenderick “K.O.” Wilson (2014 M.E.P graduate and current Ph.D. student) and Sophath Keith (current SPED-TEP candidate) are also featured. The program is funded through the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy, with additional support from the College of Education and Seattle Education Association.
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The Whole U
Allison Hintz, a UW College of Education graduate and current member of UW Bothell's education faculty, and her work to strengthen math teaching and learning is spotlighted.
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ParentMap
Professor Katie Headrick Taylor, who studies digital and spatial literacy in kids, shares her thoughts on screen time and healthy technology engagement.
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KUOW
Onnie Rogers, research assistant professor, discusses her work on how stereotypes affect young black men.
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ParentMap
Professor Elizabeth West discusses her recent study looking into the lack of diversity in autism research and the need for more federal funding of research that is racially and ethnically diverse.
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Inside Higher Ed
The work of John Bransford, professor emeritus, on the differences between expert and a novice teachers is cited.
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The Rapides Foundation
The University of Washington’s Center for Educational Leadership designed a curriculum to help Central Louisiana educators understand what constitutes high-quality instruction along with the role they play in improving teacher practice.
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KVI 570
Ken Zeichner, Boeing professor of teacher education, discusses the nomination of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education and impact it could have on the direction of education policy.
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Have You Heard
Professor Ken Zeichner discusses the emergence of independent teacher preparation programs and concerns about their ability to prepare highly-qualified teachers to serve all children.