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The Regina Brett Show, WKSU
Northeast Ohio is where American penmanship was born. We learn about the history of handwriting and discuss whether it's still relevant in this digital age. Virginia Ginger Berninger is a featured guest.
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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
Kimber Connors (MEd '14) has been named executive director of the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, which builds pathways into high-demand careers for Washington students.
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King 5
It's still being taught in Seattle Public Schools, but it is not required. And the Washington state Department of Education doesn't insist on it either. Dr. Deborah McCutchen is quoted.
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The Seattle Times
Professor Min Sun, principal investigator of the UW's Education Policy Analytics Lab, comments on 2019 results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, which show the gap between Washington state’s highest and lowest performers continues to grow.
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Bellingham Herald
Tonya Kusak and John Austin Ruf happily announce their engagement and plans for a July 11, 2010 wedding on the campus of the University of Washington. Tonya is the daughter of Loretta Kusak and Anton Charles Kusak III of Seattle. Tonya earned her undergraduate degree and Masters in Teaching from the University of Washington. She is currently employed by the Issaquah School District. John Austin is the son of Mary Anne and Walter Ruf of Bellingham. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and is employed by Microsoft.
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Puget Sound College and Career Network
Mikaela Chavez, an Education, Communities and Organizations major, discusses her internship experience in preparation for her academic and career goals.
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Symetra.com
Former College of Ed PhD student, Chris Robert, is named Hero in the Classroom and will be honored at a Seahawks game.
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KUOW Public Radio
Professor James Mazza, who is holding interactive online sessions for families on how to deal with the emotional upheavals, is featured.
Two-time Olympic champion Felix Sanchez was in Seattle today to announce his support for an innovative program that trains coaches to work in sports-based youth projects in disadvantaged areas of the city. The Center for Leadership in Athletics are a part of this growing effort to place more trained coaches into sports-based youth development programs. They have been working with Up2Us and Coach Across America since their inception and are a strong supporter of their growth in this area.
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South China Morning Post
Key concepts of the bestselling book "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo (PhD '04), affiliate associate professor of education, are explored in depth.