In the News

UW's Haring Center for Inclusive Education will participate in a statewide effort to provide coaching and mentoring to Washington's teachers on best practices for inclusion.

Talk of the Nation interviewed James Banks, professor of diversity studies, in a segment on a new Arizona law that bans classes designed for students of a particular ethnicity.

Professor Min Sun answers questions about the role that researchers play in public schools, efforts to close opportunity gaps in Seattle’s schools and more.

Great UWeek feaure delves into a discussion with new Director of Teacher Education Ken Zeichner about the many elements required to fully prepare a new teacher for the classroom.

Faculty members James Mazza and Tom Halverson comment on offering digital mental health support to children — a challenge that providers, schools and academics are beginning to navigate in the wake of the coronavirus.

The Washington State Budget and Policy Center named current student Jillian Pennyman their 2013 - 2014 Betty Jane Narver Fellow. This fellowship was intended to increase the number of diverse voices in public policy and will provide Jillian the opportunity to work directly with their policy team.

Professor Ed Taylor writes about the need to recognize the past, address current problems and imagine the future we want in creating safe and vibrant communities.

A UW College of Education report examining the implications of “non-dominant” parent involvement in schools for equity in education is cited, with comments from Professor Ann Ishimaru.

The gift will expand the UW College of Education's financial support for and recruitment of teacher candidates from diverse backgrounds, including candidates of color and those who are multilingual.