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$3M Grant to Prepare Teachers of English Language Learners

A large grant from the U.S. Department of Education will expand Dr. Belinda Louie's Project TELL, now in its tenth year.

October 6, 2022
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Never Stop Walking

At 13, Elavie Ndura had a goal to become a university professor and walked for three days to go to school. Today, she lights the way to education for countless others.

September 6, 2022
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Teachers For the Community

A new bachelor’s degree in education will help address a teacher shortage and increase the number of BIPOC educators in the classroom.

August 18, 2022
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Cynthia Requa, '11, '21, Named CHEA 2022 Fellow

Requa, a graduate of the School of Education's doctoral program, will provide expertise to one of the nation's leading higher education accreditation advocacy organizations.

May 6, 2022
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New Faculty at UW Tacoma in 2021-22

Meet 20 faculty members who have recently joined the UW Tacoma community.

December 17, 2021
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DeAnn Dillon: The Undiminished Spirit of Sharing

DeAnn Dillon is a mom, a teacher, an auntie, a Native American, a legislative aide, and a doctoral student. She is also a giver of energy.

November 24, 2021
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Doing the Hard but Necessary Work

Kurt Hatch brings his skills and knowledge as an anti-racist educator to the School of Education's Educational Administration Program.

October 15, 2021
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Reclaiming Higher Education

The Indigenizing Pedagogy Institute is helping to decolonize the classroom while creating visibility for Native students at UW Tacoma.

October 6, 2021
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