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Chelsea Craig and Anthony Craig, professor of practice in educational leadership and policy studies and director of the Leadership for Learning (L4L) program, co-headlined an episode of the Getting Smart Podcast that focused on Indigenous ways of knowing and leading. Speaking with host Tom Vander Ark, the Craigs shared their respective journeys as leaders, educators and advocates for Indigenous practices and knowledge systems that shape ways of life, relationality and community. Together, they are part of a growing group of leaders who are working to center Indigenous ways of leading and decolonize educational practices.

Professor comments on Washington teachers rallying for better funding of public education to bring the state into compliance with the Washington Supreme Court's McCleary decision.

Associate teaching professor and Elementary Teacher Education Program (ELTEP) director Teddi Beam-Conroy, James A. and Cherry A. Banks Professor of Multicultural Education Django Paris, professor emerita Geneva Gay and alumna Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings (M.Ed. '72) are featured in a recent article by EducationWeek titled “What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?” As states across the nation are considering laws to ban critical race theory being used in schools, the article unpacks what it means to be a culturally responsive teacher, how the various research terms are related and where other academic concepts such as critical race theory tie in – or not.

Research specialist and parent Naomi Wilson comments on the teachers strike in Seattle Public Schools. 

Comments by Professor on the Every Student Succeeds Act and its proposed use of federal teacher-quality funds to sponsor a new kind of teacher-preparation program are cited.

Professors Walter Parker and Sheila Valencia discuss their research into literacy challenges as more students enroll in advanced courses and how teachers can help their students read more effectively.

, director of the UW's , comments on the lab's work developing the nation’s first research-based standards for principal supervisors.

Professor Virginia Berninger comments on her research into print and cursive writing and their impact on student learning.

Professor Nancy Hertzog discusses the taking place at the ���ߺ���, which will bring educators, researchers, policymakers and community members together to discuss opening access to advanced learning opportunities for all students.

Ron Jacobson, who earned his PhD in educational leadership and policy studies from UW ���ߺ��� in 2007, will serve as executive director of the Central Washington University School of Education.