In the News

Professor Ken Zeichner believes that a proper connection between schools and communities should be the step in managing discipline in the classroom.

Professor Ken Zeichner discusses how the Seattle Teacher Residency is preparing a diverse cohort of outstanding teachers to work in poverty-impacted schools in Seattle.

Junior early childhood and family studies major Kaitlyn Duranczyk is captain of UW's gymnastics team.

The UW’s new Native Education Certificate program mixes online learning with hands-on projects in participants’ communities, with the goal of providing more meaningful and culturally relevant education for Native students.

Professor Ilene Schwartz will moderate a forum on diversity and inclusion in Washington's schools between candidates for state superintendent.

Professor Susan Nolen comments on Washington students’ performance on the new Common Core-based tests, called Smarter Balanced, in grades 3-8.

Ken Zeichner, Boeing professor of teacher education, discusses the credentialing of educators and privatization of K-12 schools and teacher education.

Professor Susan Nolen and Jane Lo (PhD '15) discuss UW's Knowledge in Action program, an attempt to integrate project-based learning into the high school curriculum, in a webinar.

A recent UW College of Education study showing home literacy activities provide students with tools for lifetime success is noted as one of The Aspen Institute's five best ideas.

Faculty member Cassady Glass Hastings and the launching of the College's Education, Communities and Organizations major are noted.