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"Homegrown Superstar" to Talk About Uncovering STEM Pathways
Tacoma native Jaleesa Trapp, now studying at MIT, describes her research into "engaging non-dominant youth in STEM."
January 25, 2019
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Leander Yazzie: Growing the One Percent
Leander Yazzie, '18, Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), wants to see more Native people in college, beyond the one percent of enrollment that so many institutions report.
June 7, 2018
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Get to Know Rachel Endo
New Dean wants to build on the School of Education's already strong foundation.
July 21, 2017
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How UW Tacoma faculty are enhancing teaching with technology
In a new report from the UW Provost's office, 16 UW faculty, including seven from the Tacoma campus, describe how they are embracing innovation to enhance their pedagogy.
March 3, 2013
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Faculty awarded grant to study juvenile justice system education
Education program researchers Greg Benner and Michelle Maike will examine the effectiveness of education in short-term juvenile justice centers.
November 28, 2012
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Grant will help train teachers to teach ESL students
A $2 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education will establish the Communities of Practice for Teaching English Language Learners program.
May 21, 2012
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University Place schools chief and UW Tacoma lecturer receives statewide honor
Patti Banks, superintendent of the University Place School District, has been named the 2012 Washington State Superintendent of the Year.
November 22, 2011
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An engaging teacher and a prolific scholar win awards
Matthew Weinstein received a 2011 Distinguished Teaching Award, and Rich Furman received a 2011 Distinguished Research Award.
July 1, 2011
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Governor to sign bill authorizing doctorate programs
HB 1586 authorizes "branch campuses" of the state's research universities to offer doctoral degrees.
April 29, 2011
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Science champion advances science education
Mary McClellan, affiliated with UW Tacoma's Education Program, has received one of five Washington State Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER) awards.
April 18, 2011
