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DianeRavitch.net

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

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Education Week

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.

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Time

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.

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American Educational Research Association

Professor Holly Schindler is co-author of a paper exploring the impacts of early childhood education on medium- and long-term outcomes in the journal Educational Researcher.

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The Seattle Times

Early learning experts from the UW College of Education shared their insights during EDU Talks: Raising Washington.

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Northwestern

Five high school teachers who have had a transformative effect on the lives of their students received the Northwestern University Distinguished Secondary Teacher Awards.  David Quinn, a UW Teacher Education Program '97 grad is honored. 

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The Chronicle

Dean Mia Tuan recently visited Chehalis’ W.F. West High School to observe teachers and students and to be briefed on the Student Achievement Initiative.  

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KUOW
The Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership Center's Dr. Jennifer Hoffman joined KUOW Weekday to discuss how (and if) women are changing the face of professional sports. Listen here as Dr. Hoffman discusses with host Steve Scher how the professional sports sector has changed for women as a career and the trends for women working in professional sports today.
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Crosscut

Shelby Parsons (MEP '18) argues that Seattle can use funds more efficiently to allow the city to serve more preschoolers who will benefit the most.

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UW Today

Higher education, a jewel of American society and an engine of its economy, is under threat, and if the nation is to remain competitive the financial model must be overhauled, says a new book.