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Culturally Sustaining Education Uw College Of Education

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Applications for our 2026 cycle are now open. Start your application today! The Culturally Sustaining Education program offers both a Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Our program seeks to join, center, and sustain the strengths, wisdom, histories, and futures of Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and all global majority young people, families, Elders, communities, and educators—across intersections of... We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and lived experiences who are passionate about equity and community-centered education. Students are prepared to serve as educators, collaborators, and advocates within schools, community organizations, colleges and universities, and other learning spaces.

Through this work, they design, enact, and engage in initiatives that promote educational justice in all its forms. The program is further designed to prepare scholars whose commitments span across disciplines (content/subject areas and academic disciplines), ages (grades/lifespan), and educational spaces (in school/beyond school) to approach teaching, learning, research, and leadership through... We understand the ongoing projects of decolonization, liberation, and abolition as led by communities are central to our work in education. We are committed to learning alongside various culturally sustaining settings and we work to enact them in our own courses, research, and beyond. We understand our program as always in the process of becoming, seeking to grow alongside our students and communities. Graduates of this program can be found working in any institution or setting that has programs related to culturally sustaining education, educational justice, ethnic studies and other critical, equity- oriented fields of education.

Engage with programs in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum through the UW’s nationally-ranked graduate programs in education. With a shared commitment to equity and justice and changing the status quo in education and society, we employ diverse disciplinary, theoretical and methodological approaches to the teaching and learning of justice oriented knowledge,... Center for Multicultural Education at the University of Washington, Seattle WA, focuses on research projects and activities designed to improve practice related to equity issues, intergroup relations, and the achievement of all students. The Center also engages in services and teaching related to its research mission. The concept of culturally relevant pedagogy has been in the literature for almost 30 years. However, like all generative work such concepts need to evolve and change over time.

Today, the import and influence of youth culture must be added to our conceptions of culturally relevant teaching. This course will examine the significance of student learning, cultural competence, and socio-political or critical consciousness. In addition we will examine culturally sustaining pedagogies and hip-hop as drivers of youth culture. M-F 1:10-5:20PM, July 23rd – August 1st 3 credits, CR/NC e-mail: edcodes@uw.edu for add code/registration questions The College of Education is dedicated to equity and excellence in education through the preparation and on-going renewal of education professionals, the promotion of social justice, the advancement of knowledge through research, and the...

Pathways are offered to obtain a bachelor of arts (BA), master of education (MEd) or teaching (MIT), educational specialist (EdS), or a doctor of philosophy (PhD) or education (EdD). Undergraduate offerings: a BA in Early Childhood Family Studies, a BA in Education, Communities & Organizations, or a minor in Education, Learning and Society. Graduate studies areas: Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Policy & Organizations, Educational Psychology, Special Education and Education, Equity & Society. Certifications: teaching (elementary, secondary, and special education), school administration (principals, program administrators, and superintendents), and school psychology. The online Bachelor of Arts in Early Care and Education (ECE) program supports the belief that all young children, across diverse families and communities, should have equitable opportunities to learn and develop in a... This program seeks to transform inequitable systems that are barriers to this reality.

Focusing on young children from birth through age 8, students will be prepared to advance this mission through interdisciplinary coursework that brings together equity, child development, teaching interactions, research, advocacy, leadership, practice-based application of... The program addresses common barriers to higher education, including affordability, access, relevance, and effectiveness. A flexible online model, real-world opportunities for applying learning, and a student-centered teaching and advising model support student success. Students accepted into the major typically have a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA and a minimum grade of 2.0 for any prior college coursework that may be applied toward the major. Information sessions are offered to learn more about the major and how to apply. For more information, refer to College of Education website or inquire at 206 Miller.

At the UW College of Education, our graduate students work closely with nationally-recognized faculty to address the most pressing challenges facing schools, communities and students. Join a community of passionate educators committed to making an excellent education a reality of all learners. Watch our on-demand information session to learn more about all our graduate programs! Detailed course offerings (Time Schedule) are available for EDUC 170 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (5) NScCovers basic concepts of numbers and operations. Emphasizes problem solving, communication of mathematical ideas, and analysis of sources of difficultly in learning/teaching these concepts.

Maximum 6 credits allowed between EDUC 170; B EDUC 170; MATH 170; and MATH 171. Course equivalent to: B EDUC 170. Course overlaps with: TMATH 171.View course details in MyPlan: EDUC 170 EDUC 171 Math for Upper Elementary and Middle Grades Teachers (5) NScCovers concepts of numbers and operations, measurement, geometry, and statistics and probability typically taught in the upper elementary and middle grades. Emphasizes problem solving, modeling, communication of mathematical ideas, and analysis of sources of difficulty in learning these concepts. Course overlaps with: TMATH 171; TMATH 172; and TMATH 173.View course details in MyPlan: EDUC 171

EDUC 200 Special Topics in Education, Learning, and Society (3-5, max. 15) SScCritical examination of current research and practice in education, learning, and society.View course details in MyPlan: EDUC 200 EDUC 210 Current Issues in Education (5, max. 15) SScCovers a current issue and provides the opportunity to read and discuss educational issues with other students and faculty and to learn of opportunities in the College of Education programs. Issues vary by term and faculty.View course details in MyPlan: EDUC 210

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