In the News

A recent study from researchers at UW College of Education highlighting the fact that children with learning disabilities may also be prone to anxiety is cited, with lead author Virginia Berninger quoted.

Professors Ken Zeichner and John Bransford are among university-based scholars in the U.S. recognized as doing the most to influence educational policy and practice.

Sylvia Bagley, director of teacher leadership, proposes using the phrase “teacher-leaders" to linguistically and conceptually position them as simultaneously leaders and teachers.

Professor Joe Lott and his work creating the Brotherhood Initiative to support the success of male students of color at the University of Washington are featured.

David Friedle (MEd '16), a recent graduate of the UW College of Education’s Danforth Educational Leadership Program, is co-producer of “Thunderstorm in My Brain,” a new film exploring suicide and how to prevent it.

Thomas Halverson, director of the UW's Master in Education Policy program, discusses this year's "Education + Society" film series. 

Professor Joy Williamson-Lott explored the history of public education in the United States, and its ongoing struggles with inequality and injustice, in a public talk that is available in its entirety.

Professor Walter Parker discusses changes in civics education and the importance of starting early to help kids grow up to be engaged citizens.

Professor Virginia Berninger's research exploring the cognitive benefits of handwriting is cited.

Professor Soojin Oh Park comments on the impact of high-quality preschool and the difficulties some families face in taking advantage of early childhood programs.