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Two guides of free online resources curated by UW College of Education faculty to support families with young children during a period of school and child-care program closures are highlighted.

Former Assistant Secretary of Education and Education Policy Analyst Diane Ravitch spoke to a packed Kane Hall on Thursday night to discuss her newest book, “Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s Public Schools.” During the talk, Ravitch primarily explored the failures of charter/virtual schools and of reforms such as Race to the Top and No Child Left Behind. The visit was sponsored by the UW College of Education and hosted by Director of Teacher Education Kenneth Zeichner.

Sierra Campbell, an Education, Communities and Organizations major, has received a prestigious Udall Scholarship that will support her goal to work with communities in addressing the holistic health and wellbeing of Native American youth.

It’s an odd thought. Why would anyone make their work more difficult than it already is? Yet we know that difficulty can pay unexpected dividends. The work of Professor Virginia Berninger is cited.

Professor Chun Wang will partner in research exploring approaches to improve the identification of people at highest risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Professor Walter Parker talks about ways in which schools and parents can educate children to become thoughtful citizens of the world.

EdSurge is an award-winning education news organization that reports on the people, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of learning. This article promotes the benefits of using two computer screens to improve virtual learning. The UW College of Education is mentioned.

Professor Gail Joseph discusses the City of Seattle's roll out of a pilot preschool program in fall 2015 and the College of Education's work to enhance early learning in Seattle and beyond.

David Knight, assistant professor in Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy, co-authored an op-ed urging state leaders to ensure that schools have the resources and appropriate policies in place to reopen safely and provide high-quality instruction. For schools to open successfully, argue Dr. Knight and his co-author, state policymakers must remove barriers to evidence-based decision-making at the district and school levels. They recommend that states prioritize adherence to recommended health measures, clarity around allowable and effective use of federal stimulus funds, and open lines of communication with families.

Professor Susan Nolen will serve as co-investigator of a project redesigning engineering curriculum and investing in extensive faculty training that will help students build strong ties between the content in the classroom and the rest of their lives.