In the News

An in-depth report on the Seattle Teacher Residency, which is well-regarded for preparing outstanding teachers to work in poverty-impacted schools in Seattle.

Professor Virginia Berninger discusses her research showing that children write faster and express more ideas when they use handwriting.

Professor Ken Zeichner discusses a recent study in which teachers-in-training at the UW were matched with community mentors from Southeast Seattle to learn about the life experiences of their students and their community.

Anneke Markholt, associate director with the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership, comments on the center's instructional leadership academy, which is featured in a video about Florida's effort to better prepare school leaders across the state.

Professor emerita Marilyn Cohen comments on the importance of teaching students how to be critical consumers and thoughtful producers of their own media—and the need for better preparing educators to do so.

A look inside the new program, led by Professor Joe Lott, advocating for black and brown students on campus.

Stephen Fink and Anneke Markholt, executive director and associate director of the UW Center for Educational Leadership, describe a research-based curriculum that is setting a new standard for school leadership professional development.

The Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation recently created an endowment to support undergraduate students at the UW College of Education.

The UW Center for Educational Leadership’s Sharon Williams writes about the power of a theory of action to help take a school district from good to great.

Pay attention to the American Educational Research Association, writes columnist Lynne K.Varner. The ideas and trends discussed by its members today will be part of the education-policy debates of tomorrow. Margery Ginsberg is featured for her work with Cleveland High School and a recent AERA award.