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Academe
Sylvia Bagley, director of UW's teacher leadership program, discusses how nations can strengthen their institutions of higher education in a manner that supports the common good.
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The Seattle Times
A teacher-apprenticeship program launched in Seattle in 2013, in which aspiring teachers earn their master's in teaching from the University of Washington College of Education, aims to boost science and math teachers in four South King County districts.
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KUOW
Onnie Rogers, research assistant professor, discusses her work on how stereotypes affect young black men.
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ParentMap
Professor Elizabeth West discusses her recent study looking into the lack of diversity in autism research and the need for more federal funding of research that is racially and ethnically diverse.
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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.