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Research by faculty members and exploring how children’s brains develop for literacy is highlighted in an Education Lab feature story.

In an op-ed, Professor David Knight comments on five problematic school finance myths that must be addressed as looming state budget shortfalls could lead to funding cuts for public education.

Professor discusses his work at the UW ���ߺ��� to design project-based AP courses as a means of boosting the academic success of minority students.

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The Seattle Times published an article titled “WA House bill would expand outdoor education statewide” and featured  Islandwood Graduate Program in Education and Community students Marina Hydeman, Keaton Aldrich and Grace Sunitsch. Islandwood, an outdoor camp on Bainbridge Island, has demonstrated how outdoor education should be a must-have, rather than a nice-to-have for school districts across the state. Congratulations to our students, as well as faculty and staff involved with the program: Professor of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Mark Windschitl and Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Jessica Thompson, and Islandwood Director of Graduate and Higher Education Programming Déana Scipio (Ph.D. in Learning Sciences, ’15).

Dr. Tim Yeomans (PhD '09) and his commitment to leadership development for school and district leaders is highlighted.

Analysis of Washington's teacher shortage completed by a team from the UW program is cited in a report on how the shortage is impacting schools.

Seattle Public Schools and the UW's are working together to continue support for an innovative kindergarten program that mixes children with developmental needs and those developing more typically.

, executive director of the UW Center for Educational Leadership, comments on leadership, school turnarounds and the importance of district support for principals.

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.