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Professors and comment on the benefits of providing timely feedback to students.

Professor discusses her recent study of teachers hired across the country, which shows young teachers are more academically prepared but that a racial mismatch persists between them and their students.

Professor Ilene Schwartz says candidates for Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction will be asked to describe their approaches to diversity and inclusion in the state's schools during a candidate forum (interview begins at 5:48).

Carrie Brennan, lecturer in early childhood and family studies, comments on toddler temper tantrums and child development.

Professor Holly Schindler discusses her research on helping fathers be more engaged, more confident parents by focusing on their strengths.

The ���ߺ��� and UW Math Education Project's work with Anacortes School District to improve math instruction is noted in an essay by Superintendent Mark Wenzel (EdD '07) on the importance of investing in quality training for teachers.

Professor Ilene Schwartz offers advice to parents on helping students who need executive-function help but don’t have an Individualized Education Program.

Dean Mia Tuan comments on an ambitious, comprehensive effort to drastically improve educational outcomes for students in Chehalis School District.

Professor Brinda Jegatheesan comments on "emotional support" animals and the scrutiny they face as more people attempt to board planes and enter restaurants that normally don't allow free-range pets.

“Education Conversations” is an occasional series from The Seattle Times editorial board, highlighting the latest thinking in education. In this new video, Dean Stritikus says it’s time to shift the way we think about the profession and incorporate early learning into basic K-12 education in Washington state. He’s also critical of the region’s growing achievement gap among poor student populations and suggests teachers are the key to improving their academic outcomes.