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A new study by the University of Washington's Center of Teaching and Policy has found a link between mentoring programs and higher retention rates for beginning teachers in Washington state.

Katie Burkhauser (MIT '17) and her best friend both returned to their hometown to begin teaching this fall. Burkhauser, who’ll be teaching algebra and geometry at Auburn High, was a Dream Project mentor and student leader, earned an undergraduate minor in Education, Learning & Society, and completed the UW's teacher preparation program.

Professors Kristen Missall and Soojin Oh Park comment on what parents should consider as they weigh whether to “redshirt” a 5-year-old.

Professor Ilene Schwartz answers questions about her work in inclusive education as director of the University of Washington's Haring Center.

Dream Project receives the Doug Mason Memorial Award from the Municipal League. Written by Dream Project High School Lead Manager Emily Tran.

Norma Andrade (MIT '14), Joe Camacho (MIT '17), Maxwell Honch (MEd '16) and Meredith Pentzien, graduate student in science education, discuss their experiences at IslandWood improving access to meaningful, nature-based learning experiences.

Elsa Nordin passed away at 108. She earned a master's degree in education from the University of Washington in 1956 and retired in 1970.

Tevis Bartlett, an Education, Communities & Organizations major, is completing an internship at Seattle's Nathan Hale High School in preparation for a career in education.

Timothy Yeomans, superintendent of the Meridian School District n the Bellingham area and an L4L Cohort 3 alumi, was the Puyallup School Board’s unanimous pick Tuesday to take over for retiring Superintendent Tony Apostle.

Christine Tran, a doctoral student in educational leadership, policy and organizations, is author of an article exploring the importance of food policymaking.