In the News

Katie Burkhauser (MIT '17) and her best friend both returned to their hometown to begin teaching this fall. Burkhauser, who’ll be teaching algebra and geometry at Auburn High, was a Dream Project mentor and student leader, earned an undergraduate minor in Education, Learning & Society, and completed the UW's teacher preparation program.

Professors Kristen Missall and Soojin Oh Park comment on what parents should consider as they weigh whether to “redshirt” a 5-year-old.

Ken Zeichner, Boeing professor of teacher education, discusses his research on independent teacher preparation programs.

John Thelin highlights the work of the Center for Leadership in Athletics in an Op-Ed on college sports. Thelin is a professor of educational policy studies at the University of Kentucky. 

Ed Taylor (PhD '94), vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and professor of educational policy at the College of Education, writes about an annual tour of the state for the UW's new faculty.

Dean Tom Stritikus interviewed by KING 5's Education Nation. He discusses early education and kindergarten readiness among other topics.

Tevis Bartlett, an Education, Communities & Organizations major, is completing an internship at Seattle's Nathan Hale High School in preparation for a career in education.

Timothy Yeomans, superintendent of the Meridian School District n the Bellingham area and an L4L Cohort 3 alumi, was the Puyallup School Board’s unanimous pick Tuesday to take over for retiring Superintendent Tony Apostle.

Christine Tran, a doctoral student in educational leadership, policy and organizations, is author of an article exploring the importance of food policymaking.