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Inside Higher Ed
The work of John Bransford, professor emeritus, on the differences between expert and a novice teachers is cited.
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The Rapides Foundation
The University of Washington’s Center for Educational Leadership designed a curriculum to help Central Louisiana educators understand what constitutes high-quality instruction along with the role they play in improving teacher practice.
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KVI 570
Ken Zeichner, Boeing professor of teacher education, discusses the nomination of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education and impact it could have on the direction of education policy.
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Have You Heard
Professor Ken Zeichner discusses the emergence of independent teacher preparation programs and concerns about their ability to prepare highly-qualified teachers to serve all children.
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The New York Times
Professor Walter Parker's essay "Teaching Against Idiocy" is cited in a column exploring the root of the word "idiocy" and the consequences for public life and service.
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University of Washington
Professor Deborah McCutchen comments on the connection between reading experience and cognitive ability.
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American Educational Research Association
Professor Holly Schindler is co-author of a paper exploring the impacts of early childhood education on medium- and long-term outcomes in the journal Educational Researcher.
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The Seattle Times
Early learning experts from the UW College of Education shared their insights during EDU Talks: Raising Washington.
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Northwestern
Five high school teachers who have had a transformative effect on the lives of their students received the Northwestern University Distinguished Secondary Teacher Awards. David Quinn, a UW Teacher Education Program '97 grad is honored.
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Crosscut
Professor James A. Banks discusses the field of multicultural education and the changes that are still needed in school systems across the country and abroad.