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Seattle Weekly
Third Andresen, PhD student in Curriculum and Instruction, is recognized in Seattle Weekly for his class, It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop. The course teaches the historical, social, and cultural history of hip hop and has been wildly successful. Nice job Third!
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Chicago Tribune
Julie McCleery discusses barriers preventing children from getting the recommended amount of physical activity in a commentary piece (also published in the Kitsap Sun, Lincoln Journal-Star, Midland Daily News and other outlets).
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KIRO FM
Marge Plecki featured on Dave Ross show about the the McCleery decision on Washington's school funding system. (@ 22.18 mark.)
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GeekWire
Professor Kristen Missall comments on the need for parents to reset expectations and take a broad view of learning while their children are at home.
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Annenberg TV
Annenberg TV New's hosted a panel on sports and LGBT experience features Mike Bryant, PhD student.
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Next Gen Navigator
Alice Tsoodle (MEd '16) is co-author of a piece discussing the development of ISTEAM (Indigenous science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) — learning environments that support Indigenous students' intellectual, emotional and communal thriving.
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The New York Times
The College of Education's innovative Seattle Teacher Residency, which enables teacher candidates to teach alongside a mentor in urban schools while earning a master’s in education, is cited for putting teachers on a higher salary scale and opening job opportunities.
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The Seattle Times
Professor Niral Shah notes that teaching about scholars of color across different disciplines can help students of color see themselves achieving success across the spectrum.
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The Kathleen Dunn Show
Professor Virginia Berninger discusses her research demonstrating the benefits of handwriting on cognitive development.
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AASA
The American Association of School Adminstrators named Michelle Reid (M.Ed. '85, Ph.D.' 12) the 2021 National Superintendent of the Year during the National Conference on Education. Earlier this year the Washington Association of School Administrators named Reid the 2021 Supervisor of the Year. Reid received her Master's degree in Education Administration and her doctorate in Educational Leadership from the UW College of Education. Reid currently serves as the Superintendent of the Northshore School District.