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UW Daily

Jenn Salling, a graduate assistant manager with UW's softball team, is also taking classes in the College's Education Leadership and Policies Studies program as well as the coaching track of the Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership program.

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The 74

A new study co-authored by the UW College of Education's Min Sun shows teachers of color are less happy in their schools.

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The Spokesman-Review

 The University of Washington's new Native Education Certificate Program, which prepares teachers to support the success of Native students, is featured as a leading-edge program for educators.

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Crosscut

In South Seattle and south King County, the UW College of Education is partnering with schools in the Road Map region to close opportunity achievement gaps in schools — and open all doors for young learners.

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The Daily

Professor Joe Lott, who has helped establish a retention and graduation support program for male students of color at the UW called the Brotherhood Initiative, discusses his upcoming lecture.

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A and P Sommer Foundation

Professor Brinda Jegatheesan interviews Temple Grandin on animal-assisted interventions, best practices and standards on welfare of animals participating in AAI with children and adults, including children with autism.

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Council for Exceptional Children

Professors Kathleen Artman Meeker and Angel Fettig are co-authors of a position statement outlining the field's commitment to the healthy social-emotional development of all children and providing guidance to families and professionals in preventing and addressing challenging behaviors.

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Chicago Tribune

Professor emerita Virginia Berninger comments on the effects of cursive learning on children’s brains and the benefits of children using multiple communication methods.

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ParentMap

Professor Mark Windschitl, co-author of "Ambitious Science Teaching," discusses the new book, which provides a blueprint for teachers and administrators wanting to elevate the level of engagement in their science classrooms for all students.

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KUOW

As educational practice catches up with federal law that requires students learn in the least restrictive environment, an increasing number of students with autism and other disabilities are learning alongside their typically-developing peers in mainstream classrooms. The Haring Center is profiled and Dr. Ilene Schwartz is quoted.