In the News

A study of school leadership in Washington and the state's new teacher-evaluation system, conducted by UW College of Education professors Ana Elfers and Margaret Plecki, shows increased hiring to support professional growth of teachers.

Christine Tran, a doctoral candidate who focuses on school nutrition equity, comments on a new law requiring schools to serve a hot meal to any student requesting one, regardless of their ability to pay.

In this episode of Eduleadership Radio, Steve Fink and Ann O’Doherty a first-of-its kind guarantee for principal preparation.

The University of Washington plans to offer its first online bachelor’s degree program beginning this fall, with steeply discounted tuition compared to on-campus undergraduate classes. Ann Dornfield reports. 

Professor Megan Bang is co-author of a commentary piece discussing a pattern of blaming parents and caregivers to justify the systemic inequities and inhumane treatment of nonwhite and poor families.

Columbia College Chicago trustees are considering changes to some of the 122-year-old school's most distinguished programs. Dr. William Zumeta is quoted. 

Rebekah Gardea (MEd '17) is serving as diversity, equity, and inclusion coordinator at Seattle's Bertschi School, talking about justice, community and race with teachers, parents and students.

Seattle schools are increasingly relying on parent donations to pay for a variety of expenses, including teacher salaries. But parent groups in wealthy parts of the city raise vastly more than those in poorer areas, raising fairness questions. Marge Plecki is quoted.

Faculty members Kathleen Artman Meeker and Nancy Rosenberg discuss their studies exploring the benefits of bug-in-ear coaching for educators and their students.