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Bellingham Herald
Tonya Kusak and John Austin Ruf happily announce their engagement and plans for a July 11, 2010 wedding on the campus of the University of Washington. Tonya is the daughter of Loretta Kusak and Anton Charles Kusak III of Seattle. Tonya earned her undergraduate degree and Masters in Teaching from the University of Washington. She is currently employed by the Issaquah School District. John Austin is the son of Mary Anne and Walter Ruf of Bellingham. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and is employed by Microsoft.
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Puget Sound College and Career Network
Mikaela Chavez, an Education, Communities and Organizations major, discusses her internship experience in preparation for her academic and career goals.
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Symetra.com
Former College of Ed PhD student, Chris Robert, is named Hero in the Classroom and will be honored at a Seahawks game.
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KNKX Public Radio
Tom Halverson, director of the UW Master's in Education Policy program, comments on the need for school districts to prioritize making sure students feel emotionally connected and safe.
Dream Project student Oscar Alejandre recently gave an inspiring speech at the Road Map Project Education Leaders Luncheon. (Go to min 44 for Oscar's part.) Mary Jean Ryan, Executive Director of the Community Center for Education Results, calls the Dream Project a "fighting force" in the urgent work to improve educational achievement for students in our region.
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The Seattle Times
A graduate student in the UW's Education Policy, Organizations and Leadership program comments on the importance of involving educators in discussions about police reform.
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Crosscut
Professors Elham Kazemi and Morva McDonald are nominees for the 2014 Crosscut Courage Awards in public service. Kazemi and McDonald were cited for ensuring that new teachers from UW are well-versed on the issues and practice of closing persistent achievement gaps in Washington for low-income students and students of color.
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UW President's Blog
UW President Ana Mari Cauce writes about the transformative impact of a recent $6 million anonymous gift to the College of Education to bolster diversity in the education workforce.
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The Seattle Times
Ed Taylor '94, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and professor of educational policy at the UW College of Education, reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his continuing importance in 2015.
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UW Graduate School
Doctoral student Mike McCarthy was highlighted in a new feature from the UW Graduate School that focuses on how he is using his graduate education to redefine what it means to be a good leader and educator. McCarthy's military background and current role as a district director have given him experiences that continue to shape his approach to both. He is in his final year of the Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program and is also a recipient of the Pat Tillman fellowship granted to military members, veterans and their spouses.