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Yakima Herald

Professor Min Sun comments on her study that found the teaching profession is attracting applicants with higher test scores, who report much greater job satisfaction than those entering the classroom 15 years ago — especially in cities.

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The Daily

Professor Ann Ishimaru, 2016 recipient of the University Council for Educational Administration's Jack A. Culbertson Award, discusses her work to improve educational leadership to create equitable educational environments for historically marginalized students and families.

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Seattle Met

Carrie Brennan, lecturer in early childhood and family studies, offers suggestions on how parents can create a nursery that supports a child's development.

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Hechinger Report

The University of Washington's P-3 Executive Leadership program is noted for engaging principals with other early childhood leaders in deep learning about early childhood development and strategies to better connect what comes before children enter kindergarten and the early grades of elementary school.

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The Seattle Times

Thomas Halverson, director of the master's program in education policy, comments on schools and parent-teacher organizations that auction off prime seats and parking spots for graduation ceremonies to the highest bidders.

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The Learning Professional

EarlyEdU Alliance, a collection of courses and online tools created by the University of Washington and used by more than 50 colleges and universities, aims to increase the quality and accessibility of early childhood teacher preparation programs.

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The Seattle Times

A study of school leadership in Washington and the state's new teacher-evaluation system, conducted by UW College of Education professors Ana Elfers and Margaret Plecki, shows increased hiring to support professional growth of teachers.

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The New Food Economy

Christine Tran, a doctoral candidate who focuses on school nutrition equity, comments on a new law requiring schools to serve a hot meal to any student requesting one, regardless of their ability to pay.

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Eduleadership

In this episode of Eduleadership Radio, Steve Fink and Ann O’Doherty a first-of-its kind guarantee for principal preparation.

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Applied Behavior Analysis Programs Guide

The University of Washington's online master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, which includes a supervised intensive practicum, is identified as one of the best ABA master’s degree programs.