In the News

Professor Walter Parker comments on the “echo chamber effect” of social media and offers advice for parents on how to help children distinguish legitimate news from fake news.

Professor Joe Lott, who has helped establish a retention and graduation support program for male students of color at the UW called the Brotherhood Initiative, discusses his upcoming lecture.

Professor Brinda Jegatheesan interviews Temple Grandin on animal-assisted interventions, best practices and standards on welfare of animals participating in AAI with children and adults, including children with autism.

Professors Kathleen Artman Meeker and Angel Fettig are co-authors of a position statement outlining the field's commitment to the healthy social-emotional development of all children and providing guidance to families and professionals in preventing and addressing challenging behaviors.

Professor emerita Virginia Berninger comments on the effects of cursive learning on children’s brains and the benefits of children using multiple communication methods.

Professor Mark Windschitl, co-author of "Ambitious Science Teaching," discusses the new book, which provides a blueprint for teachers and administrators wanting to elevate the level of engagement in their science classrooms for all students.

As educational practice catches up with federal law that requires students learn in the least restrictive environment, an increasing number of students with autism and other disabilities are learning alongside their typically-developing peers in mainstream classrooms. The Haring Center is profiled and Dr. Ilene Schwartz is quoted. 

Scott Seaman, AWSP deputy executive director, discusses his recent completion of the UW College of Education's Leadership for Learning (EdD) program.

Dr. Kenneth Zeichner, Boeing Professor of Teacher Education at the University of Washington, and A.G. Rud, dean of the College of Education at Washington State University, wrote a Seattle Times Op-ed with suggestions for how to get Washington’s charter schools right.

The Bezos Family Foundation has given a $3 million gift to the University of Washington to support a new professorship in early learning, offer financial aid to doctoral students and support promising early learning initiatives.