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COVID-19
Effective 3/20/2020, the School of Education Administrative Suite (WCG 324) is closed to the public until further notice. Staff can be contacted during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm by email or phone. Click here for the School of Education Directory
Schools of Education’s Position on Remote Instruction During COVID-19
The School of Education at UW Tacoma recognizes the significant impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our community, nation, and world. This statement describes the endorsed school-wide efforts to best support current and prospective students during these difficult times. This statement will be revised and updated quarterly to reflect state-wide and university guidance on reopening our campus.
Remote instruction during COVID-19 impact Statement updated 05/25/2020
Now Hiring for Field Supervisor/Teaching Associates
Priority Application Review Date: Friday, May 29, 2020
The UW Tacoma School of Education (SOE) is seeking Field Supervisors/Teaching Associates (hereinafter referred to as Field Supervisors) for our Teacher Certification Program (TCP) in the 2020-2021 academic year. We are specifically seeking field supervisors in the following areas: (a) Secondary Mathematics or Science Education, and (b) Special Education. Click here to learn more – School of Education Hiring Now webpage
2020 Commencement and Master of Education (M.Ed.) Hooding Ceremony
Commencement
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Washington Tacoma will offer Class of 2020 graduating students two opportunities to celebrate.
On June 13, 2020, the UW will host a special online, interactive Commencement. This dynamic and personalized experience will be the first time that graduates of all three of our campuses will celebrate commencement together. Details about this ceremony are still being developed and more information will be available soon. We will also welcome any 2020 graduates to participate in the June 2021 in-person ceremony. For more information visit the;UW Tacoma Commencement website.
Master of Education (M.Ed) Hooding Ceremony
On June 11, 2020, at 4:30pm, the School of Education will host a virtual Hooding ceremony.
The ceremony will stream on YouTube: School of Education Hooding Link will open on June 11th @ 4:30pm
We will also welcome any 2020 graduates to participate in the June 2021 in-person ceremony.
Questions about Hooding? Email the School of Education Staff at uwted@uw.edu
Meet our faculty
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Rachel Endo, Dean and Professor Rachel Endo is Dean of the School of Education.
Welcome message from Dean Endo
"Welcome to the School of Education at the University of Washington Tacoma! Established in 1992, the Education Program has evolved into a dynamic professional and scholarly community that is now at the forefront of transforming twenty-first-century organizations and schools. We attained full-fledge school status in 2016, which positioned our new School of Education to continue an upward trajectory as a national leader in educational equity, excellence, and innovation." Keep reading...
Student-faculty joint research paper published
Dr. Christopher Knaus and Crystal Kennemer's research paper Towards Compassionate Care: A Critical Race Analysis of Teaching in Township Schools has been published in a South African academic journal. Kennermer is a student in the Education and Community Engagement minor. Read more...
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Master of Education alumnus, Claire Bowlby, talks about her student teaching experience and how UW Tacoma School of Education faculty and staff are focused on your success.
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