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Professors Kenneth Zeichner and John Bransford are cited, for the third consecutive year, among the nation's most influential academics informing public discussion of education policy.

A recent report by the UW College of Education on the state of Washington's teacher workforce which found little progress in diversifying the profession is cited.

University of Washington’s Center for Educational Leadership developed and taught a three-year instructional leadership program that aims to improve classroom instruction and student achievement in Central Louisiana.

EarlyEdU Alliance, a collection of courses and online tools created by the University of Washington and used by more than 50 colleges and universities, aims to increase the quality and accessibility of early childhood teacher preparation programs.

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.

Three University of Washington professors will spend the next two years studying how the new racial-equity teams in Seattle schools can boost the performance of students of color.

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.