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DML Commons

Professors Megan Bang and Philip Bell discuss design-based research including: (1) methodological limitations of DBR, (2) issues of agency in DBR projects, and (3) challenges related to the design of scalable interventions.

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State of Sport Management

Jennifer Lee Hoffman, associate professor in Educational Foundations, Leadership & Policy and faculty member at the Center for Leadership in Athletics was featured on the podcast State of Sport Management to discuss the current Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) trends and its legal, legislative and economic aspects. Dr. Hoffman also discusses the NCAA and how to understand the future of the association during this time of upheaval in the systems and structures of college sports, legislative involvement and the future of NIL.

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The Seattle Times

Taylor Williams '13, a teacher at Excel Public Charter School, discusses the value of public charter schools in response to a recent Washington state court ruling.

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Crosscut

Alan Moore discusses findings of a survey on Washington's teacher shortage that was analyzed by a team from the UW Master's in Educational Policy program.

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Equity-Centered Capacity Building Network

June Rimmer, associate director at UW's Center for Educational Leadership, highlights the role of the principal in closing achievement gaps, describes the work of an equity-centered instructional leader, and explains how to build the capacity and expertise of principals so every student experiences excellence in their learning.

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Bothell Reporter

The University of Washington Bothell presented its 2016 Legacy Award to Shirley Hune, professor emeritus of education at UW Seattle, for her vision and support of the University's mission to provide students access to excellence.

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Yakima Herald

Ismael Fajardo (PhD '15), who grew up picking fruit to support his family, is now promoting diversity on campus as a research associate with the UW College of Education's Brotherhood Initiative.

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Quartz

Professor Virginia Berninger discusses her research comparing the influence of freehand writing and typing on children's writing.

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Education Week

The emergence of preparation programs tailored for teacher-leaders, including the University of Washington master's in instructional leadership program, is noted as a sign that the position has become indispensable for school districts.

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The Spokesman-Review

A recent study by Professor Min Sun exploring the impact of the federal School Improvement Grant program is highlighted in a story about significant improvements at a Spokane high school.