In the News

Professor Jim Mazza testifies to the Washington legislature regarding the Troubled Youth Law (view at the 1:22 and 1:37 marks).

Ann Ishimaru, associate professor of educational policy, organizations and leadership, headlined a recent episode of the Ethical Schools Podcast. In "Building Communities of Trust: Transforming Family-School Relationships," Ishimaru spoke with hosts Amy Halpern-Laff and Jon Moscow about correcting the power imbalance between schools and low-income families of color. She also discussed "learning loss" and why families of color are much more reluctant than white families to return to in-person learning as the pandemic eases. The podcast episode is also widely available on major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

Chuck Ayers, a research associate at the Center for Leadership in Athletics at the University of Washington College of Education, comments on the importance of good coaching to helping children develop character and confidence while participating in youth sports.

Director of the Haring Center for Inclusive Education and Professor of Special Education, Ilene Schwartz is quoted in an article by The Spokesman Review regarding the nomination of Washington education administrator Glenna Gallo to lead the U.S. Education Department’s special education program. “I think she’s fabulous,” said Ilene. “The only bad thing I can say about her is she’s going to leave Washington state.”

The Seattle Teacher Residency, co-sponsored by UW College of Education, is noted along with a new paper by Professor Ken Zeichner on the quality of teacher preparation in the U.S.

The University of Washington District Leadership Design Lab's role in the creation of standards clarifying what principal supervisors should do to help principals improve teaching and learning in schools is noted.

Recent research by Professor Holly Schindler showing that focus on early child development in the family can sharply reduce behavior problems in young children is referenced.

Kendra Lomax, a teacher educator at UW College of Education, discusses teacher time-outs and how teachers can improve their practice through mid-lesson collaboration time.

Jodi Newman, who teaches in the UW's educational psychology program, discusses secrets of the teenage brain and strategies for maximizing their learning potential.

Kent Jewell, program support supervisor, writes about what it means for immigrant ethnic groups to call a place “home” and how engagement with ancestral tradition can lead to a better understanding of the history of the past and the unresolved challenges of the present.