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Parent Map
Parent Map catches up with the University of Washington College of Education’s dean and professor of curriculum and instruction, Tom Stritikus, Ph.D. His passion for excellence in education drives the UW’s commitment to cutting-edge research and equity for students. Under Stritikus’ tutelage, the college examines the political, social and cultural contexts that shape traditional classroom settings and virtual education.
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KIRO
Professor Gail Joseph comments on a recent evaluation of the Seattle Preschool Program that shows children in the pilot program are making gains in every domain measured.
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Seattle Times
Despite a growing body of evidence about its importance, Puget Sound-area public-school districts still can't seem to build a diverse teaching corps. Alum Treneicia Gardner's experience illustrates an issue that's gaining attention across the country. Ken Zeichner, Director of the Teacher Education Program, is also quoted.
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BBC
Faculty member Katie Davis comments on blended learning and the value of traditional lectures as smartphones and other technology changes how students learn.
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KCTS
KCTS offers a first look at the new Gates Foundation Campus, and profiles some of the work the Foundation is doing to fight homelessness and improve education in Washington state. Gail Joseph, Co-Director of the National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning, is interviewed.
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Hechinger Report
The role of Cultivate Learning at the University of Washington in studying and reporting on the success of Seattle’s pilot preschool program over the past three years is noted.
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UW Today
Rigorous studies in science, technology, engineering and math, with industry mentoring for both students and teachers, and maybe even a longer school year — these are key features of a new five-year, $4.1 million grant for the UW’s Institute for Science and Mathematics Education, Bellevue's Sammamish High School and several partner organizations. The project is called Reimagining Career and College Readiness: STEM, Rigor, and Equity in a Comprehensive High School, and is being funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Investing in Innovation, or i3, program. The UW institute is teaming with the Bellevue School District, the College Board, the Washington STEM Center and other organizations for the work. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.
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Capitol Hill Times
Professor Ed Taylor comments on the launch of the Center for High School Success, which will promote educator training and support, policies that support student learning and data-guided school improvement in Washington state.
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The Wenatchee World
Methow Valley Elementary School is moving towards an all natural playground. Brian Patrick, Danforth Danforth educational leadership program graduate and new principal at Methow Valley Elementary, is quoted.
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EdSurge
The EarlyEdU Alliance, a collaboration of early childhood education experts led by the University of Washington College of Education, is helping improve the quality of teaching in the field.