At Prime Time Extended Learning Center in Tacoma, Gemma Stephani recalls welcoming a student who had been expelled from a private elementary school due to behavioral issues.
Freshman year of high school was difficult for Scott Seaman. He was a disengaged learner who struggled to apply himself in the classroom.
All young children possess gifts and talents, Nancy Hertzog says, and a new book by the University of Washington College of Education professor offers insights into how paren
For the past decade, Weijia Wang has been on a journey to discover what makes an excellent teacher.
Across the United States, and indeed throughout the world, there’s passionate debate about how to best prepare teachers and ensure all students are taught by highly-qualified educators.
Sustaining ongoing improvement in instruction is a persistent challenge for schools and districts, but Washington state’s adoption of a new teacher and principal evaluation system earlier this decade is contributing to more collaborative
Katie Ward (MEd ‘11) believes in the power of connecting with students.
In Washington state, one out of five early learners grow up in poverty. Fewer than half are kindergarten-ready.
Six University of Washington College of Education doctoral students will present their research projects on Nov.