In the News

Professor David Knight writes about proposals by Democratic presidential candidates to spend more federal dollars on public education programs and the potential to reduce funding inequities in public schools.

In the brief, Marguerite Roza, research associate professor and senior scholar at the center, and Sarah Yatsko, its research coordinator, suggest four options districts could pursue to remedy school spending.

The University of Washington's ABA master's degree online program has been ranked among the nation's top programs, including "Best in the Northwest."

In a ParentMap interview, Dr. Elhan Kazemi shares her perspectives on thoroughly modern math instruction, as well as steadying advice to parents who still need to help their children with their math homework.

Dean Mia Tuan comments on the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education.

A guest column by Prof. Ann Ishimaru discusses the importance of family involvement in schools and the College of Education's ongoing research into new models of parent engagement.

Keisha Scarlett, a graduate of UW's Leadership for Learning (EdD) program and chief of equity, partnerships and engagement at Seattle Public Schools, comments as a member of a committee of scientists and educators recommending that, wherever possible, younger children and those with special needs should attend school in person.

Jessica Thompson describes science education in the age of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), focusing on the best way to mentor teachers and support students.

Professor Ken Zeichner comments on educational equity in light of U.S. Department of Education data showing disparities in children’s access to fully qualified and experienced teachers.