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Doctoral student Mike McCarthy was highlighted in a new feature from the UW Graduate School that focuses on how he is using his graduate education to redefine what it means to be a good leader and educator. McCarthy's military background and current role as a district director have given him experiences that continue to shape his approach to both. He is in his final year of the Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program and is also a recipient of the Pat Tillman fellowship granted to military members, veterans and their spouses.

Jeff Petty, a teaching associate in , discusses the preparation of school leaders, creating regional leadership collaboratives, and the essential experiences and mindsets that principals need in order to lead schools.

Assistant professor of Education Foundations, Leadership and Policy David Knight is quoted in an article by the Seattle Times, along with Professor of Education Finance Marguerite Roza, titled Washington students’ test scores drop significantly in first exams since pandemic began. Regarding the drop in state test scores, he stated “I would say that it’s not good news — but not entirely surprising. We know that poverty is the biggest impediment to success in the classroom,” said Knight. “Low-income households were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. I think the important thing now is that we not let up in our pursuit to close gaps.”

Preschool teacher Kimi Tseng, a 2014 graduate of UW's program, is featured in a story about the benefits of a bilingual learning environment.

Sylvia Bagley, director of UW's , discusses how nations can strengthen their institutions of higher education in a manner that supports the common good.

A launched in Seattle in 2013, in which aspiring teachers earn their master's in teaching from the ���ߺ��� ���ߺ���, aims to boost science and math teachers in four South King County districts.

Sheeba Jacob of the discusses how principals can support the growth of teachers through targeted feedback.

The UW’s new Native Education Certificate program mixes online learning with hands-on projects in participants’ communities, with the goal of providing more meaningful and culturally relevant education for Native students.

Professor Ilene Schwartz will moderate a forum on diversity and inclusion in Washington's schools between candidates for state superintendent.

Professor Susan Nolen comments on Washington students’ performance on the new Common Core-based tests, called Smarter Balanced, in grades 3-8.