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Applied Behavior Analysis Programs Guide
The University of Washington's online master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, which includes a supervised intensive practicum, is identified as one of the best ABA master’s degree programs.
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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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NAESP Principal Magazine
The UW Center for Educational Leadership’s Renee Gallagher discusses how a shift in beliefs among teachers, instructional coaches and principals is key to advancing access and equity in math instruction.
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Seattle PI
A group of psychologists at the University of Washington studied the way kids interact and came to this conclusion: Kids are big-time gossips.
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Phys.org
Professor Katie Headrick Taylor discusses how to use student data to productively inform both classroom instruction and schoolwide improvement.
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UW Graduate School
Congrats to Cameron McGregor, elementary ed student, on his Fullbright Scholarship! Cameron will will travel to the city of Elista in Southern Russia, north of Georgia, to teach American studies and culture to students between 10 and 14 years old, as well as university students.