January – May 2019

May

Grading the 4-day school week: The impacts on budgets, education and more

wbur.org, May 30, 2019
WBUR offers a report card on the four-day school week.Cash-strapped districts across the country are doing it, so how well is it working? Paul Hill, founder of the Center on Reinventing Public Education at UW Bothell, is interviewed.

St. Edward environmental center could become a reality this fall

bothell-reporter.com, May 30, 2019
Environmental education and research could be a part of the St. Edward State Park Seminary redevelopment after the Legislature approved $750,000 for renovations to one of its buildings this year.The center ideally would be run as a partnership between the University of Washington Bothell campus and the state.

Videographer ‘Nurse Stefan’ is back in the limelight

heraldnet.com, May 30, 2019
Popular YouTuber Stefan Torres, a Swedish/Edmonds nurse, is named UW Bothell Alumni of the Year.

Charters were supposed to save public education. Why are Americans turning against them?

washingtonpost.com, May 30, 2019
The charter school movement is in trouble. A report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education concluded that charter school innovation has often been in areas like “new uses of funding and governance,” rather than in instructional designs. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

CRPE driefs distort the debates about the discal impact of California charter schools on school districts

nepc.colorado.edu, May 30, 2019
BOULDER, CO (May 30, 2019) – The Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE), based at the University of Washington, Bothell, recently released a series of three policy briefs on the financial impact of charter schools on nearby school districts in California.

Bruce Harrell is UW Bothell commencement speaker

nwasianweekly.com, May 28, 2019
Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell has been selected to be the 2019 University of Washington (UW) Bothell commencement speaker.

Got a bear in your yard? The problem is people

heraldnet.com, May 28, 2019
WOODINVILLE — Meandering through the lush underbrush of Paradise Valley Conservation Area in early May, a black bear made its way toward a favorite snack — the waxy leaves of skunk cabbage. Farmer Frog worked with the University of Washington Bothell to create a “smart fence” around this area.

Alpha Delta chapter of Washington state awards scholarship to Shorecrest student

shorelineareanews.com, May 24, 2019
Alpha Delta Kappa, a fraternal group of teachers, awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Bhavana Sharma, a graduating senior at Shorecrest HS who plans to attend either Seattle Pacific University or the University of Washington Bothell.

2 New Orleans charter schools plan to move to 4-day school week in August

nola.com, May 23, 2019
The Friends of King School District in New Orleans will switch to a four-day academic week beginning in the Fall of 2019. More than 500 U.S. school systems have switched to four-day weeks, according to a June report by the Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Protecting privacy from wireless spycams

cacm.acm.org, May 23, 2019
The features of microchips have shrunk to incredible levels, with tens of billions of transistors now capable of being shoehorned onto a single microprocessor. The flipside of this runaway success, however, is that image-sensing chips have shrunk so much that digital cameras can now be all but invisible—and that is fueling some distressing privacy breaches. In March, at the IEEE Pervasive Computing and Communications conference in Kyoto, Japan, Brent Lagesse and Kevin Wu of the University of Washington in Bothell, WA, revealed that they have also developed an effective wireless spycam detection protocol.

When survival is a popularity contest: the heartbreak of crowdfunding healthcare

theguardian.com, May 20, 2019
A growing number of Britons are turning to online fundraising for essential treatment in a desperate, ‘Dickensian’ attempt to get around NHS shortfalls. But does it work? "When we reduce complex medical cases to online popularity contests, there are winners and losers," says Nora Kenworthy, an assistant professor at the University of Washington Bothell’s School of Nursing and Health Studies near Seattle.

CALIFORNIA PEOPLE

enr.com, May 20, 2019
Elaine Scott has been named dean of Santa Clara University’s School of Engineering, with her term scheduled to commence in August. Scott previously was with the University of Washington Bothell, where she served as Founding Dean of it's School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

The education exchange: working together for charter schools in Indianapolis

educationnext.org, May 20, 2019
Podcast: Robin J. Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, sits down with Paul E. Peterson to discuss what Indianapolis has done to make charter schools work. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Religious accommodations bill spearheaded by UW students is signed into law by Governor Inslee

dailyuw.com, May 17, 2019
What began as a “pipe dream” became reality two weeks ago as community leaders and UW students gathered in Gov. Jay Inslee’s office on the eve of Ramadan to celebrate the signing of a bill providing accommodations for religious students in higher education. UW junior Byron Dondoyano Jr. was inspired to write the original bill after hearing about two UW Bothell professors who offered night exams to Muslim students during Ramadan while lacking institutional support.

Husky alum, Seattle civic leader Bruce Harrell is UW Bothell Commencement speaker

capitolhilltimes.com, May 16, 2019
Bruce Harrell, a University of Washington Political Science and Law School graduate, a former Husky football player and the Seattle City Council president, has been selected to be the 2019 University of Washington Bothell commencement speaker.

Heroes Among Us: "Know Your People" with Coalfire CEO, Tom McAndrew

bothell-reporter.com, May 15, 2019
Tom McAndrew, the Chief Executive Officer for Coalfire, is recognized as one of the world’s leading cybersecurity experts in both the commercial and government sectors. He’s on the board of Cascadia College Foundation and a Board Advisor to the University of Washington Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, which is based at UW Bothell.

Seattle council member Harrell named UW Bothell commencement speaker

bothell-reporter.com, May 15, 2019
Bruce Harrell, a University of Washington political science and law school graduate, former Husky football player and current Seattle City Council president, has been selected to be the 2019 University of Washington Bothell commencement speaker.

Kamiak grad Shawnna Cabanday named to Husky 100

mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com, May 15, 2019
2016 Kamiak graduate Shawnna Marcelino Cabanday is an electrical engineering student at UW Bothell, and was selected to UW’s Husky 100, which encompasses all three campuses.

Investing in Bothell's future | Guest editorial

bothell-reporter.com, May 15, 2019
State Sen. Guy Palumbo shares a bit about what’s coming to Bothell infrastructure. Finally, the Legislature has made significant investments in our higher education and high tech cluster around the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College.

'Inconvenient truths' missing from Oakland report on charter schools

edsource.org, May 15, 2019
In a recent presentation to a task force convened at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request to recommend reforms of California’s charter school laws, officials from Oakland Unified, led by board president Aimee Eng, alleged that rising charter enrollment has caused layoffs and reductions in essential services for district students. Commentary by Robin Lake and Ashley Jochim of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Family-friendly spring fun runs (and walks) around Seattle

seattleschild.com, May 2019
Saturday, May 18, UW Bothell Husky 5K, University of Washington Bothell Campus. Fundraiser for: UW Bothell student scholarships.

UNH eliminating test requirement for applicants; GPA over SAT/ACT scores; the new policy starts with students entering college in fall 2020.

New Hampshire Union Leader, May 15, 2019
The University of New Hampshire’s flagship campus is joining more than 1,000 colleges nationwide that no longer require prospective students to submit standardized test scores when they apply. "There are people who will not apply because they find the test scores too intimidating, or who do apply, but will not get admitted," said Steve Syverson, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management at the University of Washington Bothell and one of the study’s authors.

Depressed about climate change? Moving from angst to action in an age of ecological disruption

shorelineareanews.com, May 15, 2019
UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins: ‘Depressed about Climate Change? Moving from Angst to Action in an Age of Ecological Disruption’.

America's top 100 best colleges and universities for 2019

ceoworld.biz, May 15, 2019
No. 22. University of Washington Bothell.

Testing and fasting

insidehighered.com, May 14, 2019
Muslim students who observe Ramadan have found themselves fasting during the most stressful time of the academic year. How are colleges helping them? Bryan White, a senior lecturer at the University of Washington at Bothell, took his accommodations above and beyond. (Also: themuslimtimes.info)

Policymakers and charter school leaders from across the nation honored for their accomplishments on behalf of public charter school students

finance.yahoo.com, May 14, 2019
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) inducted federal, state and local elected officials as 2019 Champions for Charters and three leaders into its Charter School Hall of Fame. Separate studies by the Center on Reinventing Public Education and Mathematica Policy Research have found that charter school students are more likely to graduate from high school, go on to college, stay in college and have higher earnings in early adulthood. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

New state law allows religious accommodations for university students

knkx.org, May 13, 2019
Students of faith at colleges and universities sometimes find their school work and religious practices conflicting. But a new law will require schools to come up with policies to accommodate them. The law was inspired by practices at the University of Washington Bothell.

At ed reform conference, charter leaders feel the political heat — and strategize about how to fend off unions

chalkbeat.org, May 13, 2019
Charter schools are on “the chopping block.” There’s a national effort to “charter bust.” Many charter schools are “under attack. A recent analysis by the Center on Reinventing Public Education found that unionizing efforts in charter schools are often spurred by a breakdown of trust between teachers and administrators, as well as frustration with working conditions. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

More accolades for Swedish Edmonds nurse Stefan Torres

myedmondsnews.com, May 11, 2019
Last summer, we wrote about Edmonds resident and award-wining Swedish Edmonds nurse Stefan Torres, who runs Nurse Weekly, an educational video channel available for worldwide viewing on Facebook and YouTube. Torres received his BSN from UW Bothell in 2014.

Thousands of UW students grapple with hunger, housing instability, survey finds

komonews.com, May 10, 2019
Thousands of University of Washington students report that they sometimes or often run out of food and have no money to buy more, according to a newly released survey that also shows a high level of housing instability among many students. The survey, conducted by UW faculty in 2018, offers an eye-opening view of the struggles faced by a large percentage of the 55,000 students at the university's Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell campuses in today's era of sky-high tuition costs, rising rents and climbing food prices.

ASUW Student Senate election forum focuses on building connections

dailyuw.com, May 10, 2019
The annual senate forum for the ASUW Board of Directors (BOD) elections hosted a diverse array of candidates during their May 7 panel. Candidate Kelty Pierce mentioned the need to coordinate with UW Bothell and Tacoma to understand how ASUW Seattle policies affect the other campuses.

Johnston named as NMSU's strategic chief financial officer

newscenter.nmsu.edu, May 10, 2019
Ruth A. Johnston has been named as New Mexico State University’s new strategic chief financial officer. She most recently served as Vice Chancellor for the University of Washington Bothell Planning and Administration.

Booze calendar

heraldnet.com, May 10, 2019
The University of Washington Bothell Block Party and Brewfest will feature a number of local breweries, live music and food from 3 to 8 p.m. May 18 in downtown Bothell.

SDSN TReNDS reflects on lessons learned on data collaboration

sdg.iisd.org, May 9, 2019
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Thematic Research Network on Data and Statistics (TReNDS) shared initial insights from the work of Contracts for Data Collaboration (C4DC). C4DC is a partnership between SDSN TReNDS, the University of Washington’s (UW) Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity (CIAC), the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Governance Lab at New York University (GovLab). CIAC is based at the University of Washington Bothell.

Unhealthy air plagues our national parks, just like it plagues our cities

mnn.com, May 8, 2019
Between weakened wildlife protections, reversed plastic bottle bans and budget cuts, America's national parks have had a rough go of it these past few years. "Ozone takes time to form in the atmosphere — it's not emitted directly by cars or power plants," Dan Jaffe, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Washington Bothell, tells Scientific American.

Robin Lake: Assessing charter schools’ impact on districts is too important to get wrong

laschoolreport.com, May 8, 2019
Several months ago I critiqued a report by Dr. Gordon Lafer that was published by In the Public Interest (ITPI), a think tank that has long been critical of charter schools and recently helped rally supporters of a five-year moratorium on new charters. By Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Legislators budgeted more than $900 million for the Eastside

Redmond Reporter, May 8, 2019
The state house and senate's capital budget compromise, finalized on April 28, will allocate a significant amount of funds within Bothell, more than $83 million in new appropriations, primarily to fund the University of Washington Bothell which will receive nearly $79 million of those funds.

Believe in public education

overtoncountynews.com, May 7, 2019
Essay by JC Bowman, executive director, Professional Educators of Tennessee, quotes Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

1A across America: the growing trend of the four-day school week

the1a.org, May 6, 2019
More and more school districts across the U.S. are embracing the four-day school week. Paul Hill, founder, Center on Reinventing Education, is interviewed. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Sooty tern vomit tells a worrisome story

audubon.org, May 6, 2019
Populations of the seabird on Ascension Island have plummeted since the 1950s. A disrupted food chain could be to blame, scientists say. Sara Maxwell, a marine ecologist at the University of Washington, Bothell, is quoted.

Seven days – seven authors – Third Place Books

shorelineareanews.com, May 6, 2019
Seven days and seven different authors will present their new works at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park this week. “This Life of Mine: A Legacy Journal,” Wednesday, May 8 at 7pm, Anne Phyfe Palmer, In conversation with Alice Pedersen of UW Bothell.

UNH eliminating SAT/ACT requirement for applicants

unionleader.com, May 4, 2019
The University of New Hampshire’s flagship campus is joining more than 1,000 colleges nationwide that no longer require prospective students to submit standardized test scores when they apply. “We believe, based on our data, that there’s a tendency that it will truncate your applicant pool by requiring test scores — that there are people who will not apply because they find the test scores too intimidating, or who do apply, but will not get admitted,” said Steve Syverson, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management at the University of Washington Bothell and one of the study’s authors.

Rise in white prisoners doesn't change innate racism of prisons

sputniknews.com, May 4, 2019
In a special third segment of "By Any Means Necessary" Eugene Puryear and Sean Blackmon are joined by Dr. Dan Berger, Associate Professor at the University of Washington Bothell to talk about his new piece "Rise in White Prisoners Doesn't Change Innate Racism of Prisons" in Truthout, the production of racism within prison, the efforts of capital to control workers through the legal system, and the dangers of the "First Step Act".

Coalfire expands partnership with University of Washington through Information Security and Risk Management program

finance.yahoo.com, May 1, 2019
Coalfire, a trusted provider of cybersecurity advisory and assessment services, announced today that it has expanded its partnership with the University of Washington through the university's Information Security and Risk Management (ISRM) program. "I am excited about expanding the Coalfire UW/CIAC relationship," said Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, executive director for the Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity at University of Washington Bothell.

Marketing to make a better world: UW Evans School professor's research applies marketing to public policy

dailyuw.com, May 1, 2019
On a Thursday afternoon at the UW Bothell campus, Nancy R. Lee stood before a community health intervention and practice class as a guest lecturer. Lee described her discovery of socially conscious marketing back in college.

Angela Davis: Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

thestranger.com, May 2019
Angela Davis reads from her book, “Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement,” at 4 p.m. May 17 in Discovery Hall, University of Washington Bothell.

April

Global women's fight against sexual harassment didn't start with #MeToo

seattleglobalist.com, Apr. 30, 2019
Just two months after allegations of sexual abuse against Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein came to light in a 2017 New York Times article, women in at least 85 countries began using the hashtag #MeToo, to speak against sexual harassment. By Alka Kurian, University of Washington, Bothell for The Conversation.

New law requires professors in Washington to accommodate religious holidays

jeffreysalkin.religiousnews.com, Apr. 30, 2019
A new state law makes it easier for college students to take time off for religious holidays. UW Bothell faculty member Bryan White was one of the first to hold finals after sunset for Muslim students during Ramadan. (Also: spokanefavs.com)

Magnet schools vs. charter schools: differences explained

finance.yahoo.com, Apr. 30, 2019
Charter and magnet schools are well represented in the top tier of the U.S. News Best High Schools rankings. "I think every community benefits from having a mix of these kinds of schools," says Christine Campbell, who spent two decades researching school choice for the Center on Reinventing Public Education before recently moving to an admissions role at Seattle University. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

NAMI Seattle Mental Health Awareness Month

King5, Apr. 28, 2019
UW Bothell business writing student project on behalf of real organization, the National Organization on Mental Illness (NAMI), results in KING5 segment for Mental Health Awareness Month in May.

From the streets to law school, now she's on the Husky 100

heraldnet.com, Apr. 28, 2019
The UW Bothell grad’s goals grew from her struggle with substance abuse and losing her children.

Commentary: widening path to success for country's youths

heraldnet.com, Apr. 28, 2019
Partners at county high schools and colleges are helping students realize career opportunities. Commentary co-writers include Ed Buendia and Shari Dworkin, deans at UW Bothell.

UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins: 'Who Gets to Be a Taxpayer? Race, Tax Policy and Segregation'

thestranger.com, Apr. 2019
Tues April 30, 7–8:30 pm; All Ages Free. In the shadow of Tax Day, Associate Professor Camille Walsh will divulge the coded history of the word "taxpayer," particularly in the context of racial and economic inequality in public education.

Walsh to speak at next Pub Night Talk at McMenamins

shorelineareanews.com, Apr. 26, 2019
The UW Bothell associate professor’s discussion will be on ”Who Gets to Be a Taxpayer? Race, Tax Policy and Segregation.”

Equity and Inclusion Conference at UW Bothell May 10

shorelineareanews.com, Apr. 25, 2019
University of Washington Bothell Office of Diversity and Equity in partnership with T-Mobile will be holding the Fifth Annual Equity and Inclusion Conference on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Chamber and UW Bothell partner for Bothell Block Party and BrewFest

bothell-reporter.com, Apr. 23, 2019
Seattle’s hottest bands, some of the best local breweries, and award-winning food trucks make this year’s Bothell’s Block Party and BrewFest one no one should miss. A partnership between the Bothell Kenmore Chamber and University of Washington Bothell, the Bothell Block Party and BrewFest will host more than 3,500 beer and music lovers on May 18 in downtown Bothell.

Can a divided Washington agree on a revamped sex-ed policy?

seattlemet.com, Apr. 23, 2019
A new bill would make sex education mandatory in schools across the state, addressing topics like gender identity and consent. Quotes Meghan Eagen-Torkko, assistant professor in the University of Washington Bothell’s School of Nursing & Health Studies.

Political challenges await next BPS superintendent

baystatebanner.com, Apr. 22, 2019
When three finalists contending for the Boston Public Schools superintendent post were announced last week, a process that thus far has been conducted out of public view suddenly entered the spotlight. Since 2011, Boston has been a member of the Washington-based Center on Reinventing Public Education’s Portfolio Network, which advances a model for education reform that views schools in the same way an investment manager views the stocks in a portfolio. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Crew chief Cindy Shirley to step away from race team for 2019

madisoncourier.com, Apr. 19, 2019
Miss Madison Racing has announced that Cindy Shirley will step away from her responsibilities as crew chief of the U-6 Miss HomeStreet Bank H1 Unlimited hydroplane race team for the 2019 season to devote more time to her career as director of the Office of Research for the University of Washington Bothell.

Outside public view, panel faces tight deadline to recommend reforms of California's charter school law

edsource.org, Apr. 19, 2019
Each Thursday a group of educators and representatives of labor unions meets — out of the public eye — for several hours at the California Department of Education building in Sacramento to take on arguably the most contentious current issue on California’s education reform landscape: charter school reform. The panel also invited Paul Hill, the founder of the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington, who is viewed as more sympathetic to charter schools. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Selling the Green New Deal with optimism, not fear

newrepublic.com, Apr. 18, 2019
If citizens are encouraged to help shape climate justice, they will be far more likely to join the project. By Jason Frederick Lambacher, lecturer, University of Washington Bothell.

UW Bothell names Sharon A. Jones vice chancellor for academic affairs

capitolhilltimes.com, Apr. 17, 2019
The University of Washington Bothell has named Sharon Andrea Jones as its new vice chancellor for academic affairs (VCAA), effective July 15.

Telling a story – the global rise of artisan craft chocolate

odt.co.nz, Apr. 17, 2019
As Easter approaches and we reach for that chocolate bunny, chocolate researcher Kristy Leissle looks at the explosion in craft chocolate. Leissle is affiliate faculty at the University of Washington Bothell.

Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen

artandeducation.net, Apr. 17, 2019
Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen, the first major United States solo exhibition of the influential Chilean-born artist. Performance & conversation: April 27, 2–4pm, Henry Art Gallery. Related programs include a performance lecture on April 16 at the University of Washington Bothell

Infosec superwoman: Barbara Endicott-Popovsky

cisomag.com, Apr. 17, 2019
Barbara Endicott-Popovsky is the founder and lead instructor for the Certificate in Information Security & Risk Management. She also teaches cybersecurity in several UW degree programs and is the executive director of the Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity at the University of Washington Bothell.

UW Bothell sees unprecedented increase in applications

bothell-reporter.com, Apr. 16, 2019
A sharp uptick in applications is leaving leadership at University of Washington Bothell scratching their heads.

Injun by Joran Abel / Amaranth Borsuk and Sarah Dowling

asapjournal.com, Apr. 16, 2019
In this review we discuss Injun, a book by Nisga’a poet Jordan Abel that confounds almost every truism about contemporary poetic production. Review co-written by Amaranth Borsuk of the University of Washington Bothell.

Letter to the editor: racing surfaces risk

thoroughbreddailynews.com, Apr. 16, 2019
Recent misstatements and misquotes in the press and in social media have led to some confusion about what we know about racing surfaces. Research by John Bridge at University of Washington Bothell has looked at the mechanisms of wax degradation in racetracks.

UW Bothell names Sharon Jones vice chancellor for academic affairs

nwnews.com, Apr. 16, 2019
The University of Washington Bothell has named Sharon Andrea Jones as its new vice chancellor for academic affairs (VCAA), effective July 15.

Anita K. Krug named new dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law

today.iit.edu, Apr. 16, 2019
Illinois Institute of Technology has named Anita K. Krug, D. Wayne and Anne Gittinger Professor of Law at the University of Washington School of Law, as the new dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law.Krug has held a variety of positions at the University of Washington system, including interim dean at the University of Washington School of Law and interim vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Washington Bothell.

Applications to UW Bothell increase

iqmediacorp.com, Apr. 15, 2019
KOMO Radio — UW Bothell is seeing an increase in applications for admission. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Steve Syverson, who talked with The Everett Herald, is quoted.

UW Bothell applications are on the rise

iqmediacorp.com, Apr. 15, 2019
KIRO 7 — Applications to UW Bothell are up 35% and administrators are unsure why.

How does home school fit into solutions for 'nontraditional' students in Washington?

seattletimes.com, Apr. 14, 2019
Significant growth has been reported in home schooling in Washington among black and Muslim families and students with disabilities. Aaron Hirsh, a Harvard graduate student and research affiliate with the Seattle-based Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE), analyzed the data for a forthcoming report on home schooling. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

UW Bothell sees unprecedented increase in applications

heraldnet.com, Apr. 13, 2019
A sharp uptick in applications is leaving leadership at University of Washington Bothell scratching their heads. More than 4,200 people applied to be in the university’s freshman class this fall, up from 3,100 last year. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Steve Syverson said there isn’t a clear reason for the almost 35 percent increase.

Counterterrorism: efforts to safeguard the United States

cfr.org, Apr. 12, 2019
Panel question and answer session includes question from Karam Dana of the University of Washington Bothell.

John Waters is the original punk

them.us, Apr. 11, 2019
Film director John Waters' work is famous for employing and refining camp sensibilities, pushing the limits of taste and respectability to the edge. He’s also one of the first directors to make his queer characters heroes, even in his own, wicked way, according to David Goldstein, a film and literature professor at University of Washington-Bothell.

Opinion: customers stand to benefit if T-Mobile's merger bid is successful

bizjournals.com, Apr. 11, 2019
"Despite what you may have heard, the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint will be good for consumers and there is a strong economic case for why we need to encourage this merger," writes Sandeep Krishnamurthy, professor and dean of the UW Bothell School of Business.

Snohomish County family released after being detained in Arizona

king5.com, Apr. 11, 2019
Immigration and customs agents have released three members of a Snohomish County family who were detained while on vacation in Arizona recently. Irvin Enriguez Olvera is a biology major at UW Bothell.

New dean appointed for Santa Clara University's School of Engineering

scu.edu, Apr. 10, 2019
Santa Clara University is pleased to announce Elaine Scott, Ph.D., the founding dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington in Bothell, will serve as the next dean of Santa Clara’s School of Engineering.

Dedicated to helping incarcerated youth find a better path

heraldnet.com, Apr. 10, 2019
Ton Nguyen also encourages young people of all backgrounds to volunteer their time. He has a bachelor’s degree from University of Washington Bothell.

UW Bothell

djc.com, Apr. 10, 2019
On July 15, Sharon Jones will become vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Washington Bothell.

Opinion: improving research on charters

edweek.org, Apr. 9, 2019
"A new analysis by the Education Week Research Center finds 'charter high schools … make up an outsized share of the number of public schools persistently graduating less than half of their students,'" writes Paul Hill, founder of UW Bothell's Center on Reinventing Public Education. "Unfortunately, the study represents a big step backwards in the quality of research on charter schools."

Snohomish family, detained last month in Arizona, heads home

heraldnet.com, Apr. 9, 2019
Members of the Enriquez Olvera family were released Tuesday from federal custody after being held since March. Enriquez Olvera, 30, graduated from Everett Community College in 2017. He’s now a senior studying biology at the University of Washington Bothell and is interning at Seattle Children’s Research Institute with hopes of becoming a pediatric trauma surgeon.

Sharon A. Jones named vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Washington Bothell

up.edu, Apr. 8, 2019
University of Portland President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., announced today that Sharon A. Jones, dean of the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering, has accepted the position of vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Washington Bothell.

School of Engineering dean leaving after eight years

upbeacon.com, Apr. 8, 2019
Dean of the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering Sharon Jones will be leaving the University of Portland on June 30, according to an email sent to faculty, staff and students from Rev. Mark Poorman. She will leave to become the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Washington Bothell.

'We must all believe in public education'

elkvalleytimes.com, Apr. 8, 2019
I believe in public education. I also know that there is no one size fits all strategy that will work in every school or district. Robin Lake, of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, points out, “Schools must be nimble, responsive, equitable and innovative.” The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

UW now offering beer classes in Bothell – classes start in a couple weeks

washingtonbeerblog.com, Apr. 4, 2019
The University of Washington Professional Development Center offers a 10-week craft beer class starting April 16 at Beardslee Public House.

One question parents should be asking charter schools: who owns your building?

chalkbeat.org, Apr. 3, 2019
Things can get complicated when a school’s landlord is its main competitor. But “districts remain the decision makers” in most places, according to a 2017 report on charter school facilities from the Center for Reinventing Public Education, a think tank focused on school choice. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Everett man and parents detained near Mexican border, says family friend

king5.com, Apr. 3, 2019
Three members of a Snohomish County family were detained and separated at the US/Mexican border while on vacation in Arizona last week, according to a family friend. Olvera is a biology major at UW Bothell.

Setting the record straight: an education expert resurfaces independent report to explain Los Angeles schools' fiscal turmoil

the74million.org, Apr. 3, 2019
The financial state of the nation’s second largest school district in Los Angeles can be convoluted and complex. But it’s important to read up, as the conversation on how much money the district has continues to swap out facts for politics, said education expert Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

3 keys to engaging faculty in instructional design

campustechnology.com, Apr. 3, 2019
Todd Conaway, an instructional designer in the Office of Digital Learning & Innovation at the University of Washington's Bothell campus, said traditionally instructional designers have not done a very good job of going out to meet faculty where they are.

UW Bothell Husky 5K set for May 18

bothell-reporter.com, Apr. 2, 2019
The 14th annual University of Washington, Bothell Husky 5K will take place May 18 to support the university’s student scholarships.

Snohomish family detained by Border Patrol while on vacation

seattleweekly.com, Apr. 2, 2019
Monday would have been Irvin Enriquez Olvera’s first day of his spring quarter at the University of Washington Bothell. On Thursday, Enriquez Olvera and his parents, who hail from Snohomish County, were detained by the U.S. Border Patrol while vacationing in Arizona. (Also: heraldnet.com)

March

UW Bothell offers climate change course

iqmediacorp.com, Mar. 29, 2019
UW Bothell is offering a class to help students cope with the anxiety and grief related to climate change. The UW's Dennis Hartmann and Cliff Mass, professors of atmospheric sciences, are interviewed.

Three charter schools outperform on test scores in the Coachella Valley

desertsun.com, Mar. 27, 2019
Charter schools have been a politically contentious issue across the country, pitting school-choice advocates against teachers unions and backers of public education. "The school should be required to take active steps to recruit and make families aware of the offerings," said Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington Bothell.

Stop letting modern distractions steal your attention

nytimes.com, Mar. 26, 2019
When David Rock needs to immerse himself in his work, he goes offline. Half-paying attention to everything means you’re not able to fully pay attention to anything. This kind of task switching comes with a cost. It’s called attention residue, a term established by Sophie Leroy, a professor at the Bothell School of Business at the University of Washington.

Preparing students for the uncertain future: why America's educators are ready to innovate – but their education systems are not

the74million.org, Mar. 26, 2019
Designed more than 100 years ago, America’s public education system is not preparing students for today’s realities of civic and global competitiveness, much less tomorrow’s. It is time to fundamentally rethink our assumptions about educational delivery. By Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education as well as affiliate faculty at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington Bothell.

This week's ESSA news: governors' new education focus, funding for afterschool programs, a new way to talk about education, equity & more

the74million.org, Mar. 25, 2019
This update on the Every Student Succeeds Act and the education plans now being implemented by states and school districts is produced in partnership with ESSA Essentials, an ongoing series from the Collaborative for Student Success. Ashley Jochim, senior research analyst at the Center on Reinventing Public Education, notes a growing shift in focus from traditional academics to non-achievement-based educational outcomes. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Robots, inequality, apprenticeships: if America is to usher in an 'age of agility' in education, experts say we must talk less about schools – and more about students

the74million.org, Mar. 25, 2019
You might think of Suzi LeVine as the Johnny Appleseed of the workforce of tomorrow. LeVine was one of a number of speakers who convened to mark the 25th anniversary of the Center on Reinventing Public Education by considering what leaps, conceptual and practical, will be required to provide all students with the skills to both keep up with automation, robotics and artificial intelligence, and ensure a healthy democracy. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Wilkins: the college admissions process has always been immoral

cavalierdaily.com, Mar. 25, 2019
The University can take several steps to level a starkly unequal playing field. As Steve Syverson, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment at the University of Washington Bothell, has noted, the “strongest predictor of a student’s score” is the “affluence of parents and education of parents.”

Jochim & Lavery: can teachers bridge the divide between unions and charter schools? Strikes in Chicago and L.A. are test cases

the74million.org, Mar. 22, 2019
As teacher strikes swept across the country this year, union leaders in many cities painted charter schools as the enemy. Co-authored by Ashley Jochim, a senior research analyst at the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington Bothell.

Why, and where, charter school teachers unionize

edweek.org, Mar. 22, 2019
Efforts to unionize teachers in charter schools are picking up in a handful of states and counter efforts by school administrators to tamp them down often backfire, according to a study by the University of Washington's Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Amid opioid crisis, UW quietly cuts ties with family behind OxyContin

crosscut.com, Mar. 19, 2019
For nearly 10 years, the University of Washington counted the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Foundation as a source of funding for post-doctoral biophysics research. Jon Sackler made one additional gift of $50,000 in 2010 to support UW’s Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Local reaction to New Zealand attack 'heartening' to UW professor

kiro7.com, Mar. 17, 2019
In the wake of the New Zealand terrorist attack, residents across the Puget Sound offered visible support to the Muslim community. "I mean I was shocked," said Dr. Karam Dana of the University of Washington Bothell. "But unfortunately not surprised because these kinds of things have been long coming unfortunately."

American racism could be the catalyst for hate around the world

chicago.suntimes.com, Mar. 15, 2019
The horrific, racist attack on two New Zealand mosques that killed 49 people was fueled by xenophobic, ethno-nationalistic and anti-immigrant feelings that seem to be rising worldwide— a tide of hatred that is taking many of its cues from the United States, according to human rights leaders. “The United States is the epicenter of the world in terms of how white identity is seen,” said Karam Dana, a professor of Middle East politics and director of the American Muslim Research Institute at the University of Washington, Bothell, outside of Seattle.

Four-day school week? A Louisiana system is trying it: reports

nola.com, Mar. 15, 2019
Avoyelles Parish’s C-graded public school system is the latest in the United States to switch to a four-day week, eliminating Monday classes. More than 500 U.S. school systems have switched to four-day weeks, with some in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico and South Dakota making up the vanguard, according to a June report by the Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

New Zealand mosque shootings: some rights leaders say US is exporting extremism

usatoday.com, Mar. 15, 2019
The horrific attack on two New Zealand mosques that killed at least 50 people was fueled by xenophobic, ethno-nationalistic and anti-immigrant feelings that seem to be rising worldwide – a tide of hatred that is taking many of its cues from the United States, some human rights leaders say. “The United States is the epicenter of the world in terms of how white identity is seen,” said Karam Dana, a professor of Middle East politics and director of the American Muslim Research Institute at the University of Washington Bothell outside Seattle.

College cheating scandal shows a standardized test isn't always a fair one

nytimes.com, Mar. 14, 2019
For parents desperate to boost their children’s SAT or ACT scores, the test preparation company Student-Tutor offered an enticing solution: claim a learning disability and qualify for extra time. The strongest predictor of a student’s score “is affluence of parents and education of parents,” said Steve Syverson, a vice chancellor for enrollment at the University of Washington Bothell.

Are PA school districts paying too much for cyber charter students?

philly.com, Mar. 14, 2019
Moving to Northeast Philadelphia three years ago, Rebecca Penglase had reservations about sending her son to a traditional school. Like Pennsylvania, most states with cyber charter schools fund them at the same level as brick-and-mortar charters, according to the Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Admissions officers didn't cause the scandal. But they helped shape the culture that spawned it.

chronicle.com, Mar. 13, 2019
The admissions scandal is a big one, all right. But what lessons does it hold? "There's damage being done to the profession, and, frankly, some of it is earned," says James Miller, director of admissions at the University of Washington's Bothell campus. "We have played up and played into the overall value of selectivity, and this idea that 'OMG, I have to land at this college or my life will be over.' If we say that our college is special, that what you get here is unlike what you can get anyplace else, then we have to accept some responsibility for people actually believing it."

The future of education: how cities can leverage community assets, social networks, and personal passions in extending their learning systems beyond the classroom

the74million.org, Mar. 12, 2019
Schools can’t do it all. By Betheny Gross, a senior research analyst and research director at the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) and affiliate faculty at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington Bothell.

University of Washington graduate and professional disciplines rank highly in US News' Best Graduate School lists

washington.edu, Mar. 11, 2019
The University of Washington’s graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Graduate School rankings released March 12. The UW School of Nursing was ranked the No. 1 public school and No. 4 overall among schools that offer doctoral nurse practitioner programs. It ranked 4th among public schools and 12th among all schools that offer nursing master’s programs. For the first time, these rankings are based on data from all three UW campuses, and the master’s program data applies specifically to the UW Bothell and UW Tacoma campuses.

A Chalkbeat explainer: what is the 'portfolio model' of running schools?

chalkbeat.org, Mar. 9, 2019
It’s a dramatic rethinking of how to run schools, and it’s taking root in cities across the country. “The portfolio approach is governance-neutral,” wrote Robin Lake the director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, where the term originated. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Men of color often find college isolating. UW's Brotherhood Initiative wants to change that

seattletimes.com, Mar. 8, 2019
A pilot program at the University of Washington is finding ways to better support black and brown male students, who often find the campus isolating and unsupportive, and who graduate at lower rates. Last year, USC’s Race and Equity Center ranked Washington the second-best state in the nation for black student access and equity at its public colleges and universities. Enrollments at the UW Bothell, and to a lesser extent at UW Seattle and Tacoma, reflected the state’s share of black young adults statewide, and black students graduate at nearly the same rate as their peers, the report said.

Local burlesque troupe dances for charity and empowerment

thestarpress.com, Mar. 7, 2019
Burlesque performances are often aimed at subverting male-driven ideas about sexuality, espousing a message of body acceptance, political satire or a combination of all three. Dr. Kari Lerum, a sociology professor and author of the blog “Sexuality and Society”, studies gender and power dynamics at the University of Washington Bothell. Lerum takes a slightly different stance on the art of undress. She said burlesque doesn’t necessarily have to shock an audience or be performed in a specific way to be empowering to women.

How to teach for black lives at a time when 1.7 million students go to school with cops, but no counselor

iamaneducator.com, Mar. 7, 2019
A new report from the ACLU, using the most recent federal data collected by the U.S. Department of Education in 2015-16, found that 1.7 million students are in schools with police but no counselors. Wayne Au, co-editor of “Teaching for Black Lives” and a professor at UW Bothell, brought to life the story of the John Muir Elementary School welcome event that continued despite opposition and prompted educators at other Seattle schools to seek policy change.

Analysis: long before #MeToo, women in many parts of the world organized successful campaigns against sexual violence

theconversation.com, Mar. 7, 2019
"While the success of #MeToo testifies to the power of social media in putting the spotlight on the culture of misogyny across the world, as a scholar who studies feminism, I know it’s not the first movement of its kind," writes Alka Kurian, senior lecturer of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell.

In Oregon, a lawsuit aimed at supporting disabled students

usnews.com, Mar. 7, 2019
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit charging that the state of Oregon has failed to provide full school days to students with mental, emotional and behavioral disabilities could create a model for other states to stop the practice of shortening school days. Sivan Tuchman, a research analyst at the nonpartisan Center on Reinventing Public Education, says placing a student on a shortened day should be rare, but – when used correctly – may enable some students, such as those with depression or who undergo chemotherapy, to continue their education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Three myths that keep you from starting a business

forbes.com, Mar. 4, 2019
Here are three of the most common myths that keep would-be entrepreneurs from giving business a shot. Michael Ervick, lecturer of business at UW Bothell, is quoted.

New research and Blueprint4SummerCO fuel ReSchool's efforts to address disparities in summer learning for Denver metro-area youth

apnews.com, Mar. 4, 2019
ReSchool, a Denver-based non-profit organization focused on designing a more expansive, equitable and accessible education system with, and for, learners across Colorado, is announcing efforts to address learning disparities. The research study, “Access to Out-of-School Resources in Denver,” was conducted by the University of Washington's Data Science for the Social Good(DSSG) program and the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) and used data from Reschool’s Blueprint4SummerCO website along with other sources. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

In Bothell, another fight between a growing UW campus and its neighbors

seattletimes.com, Mar. 4, 2019
Neighbors are fighting a planned $30 million, five-story parking garage for UW Bothell and Cascadia College that will be built directly behind their homes.

Patrick – Personalized learning on the rise: what I've learned after visiting 80 schools where teachers and principals are rethinking their classroom culture

the74million.org, Mar. 1, 2019
I regularly visit schools as part of my work at iNACOL, but over the past two years, my 80-plus visits have been part of an investigation on the transformation of instructional practices toward personalized learning in schools across the United States. Susan Patrick references partnership with the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

February

Verdant honors programs, individuals dedicated to community health

mltnews.com, Feb. 26, 2019
The Verdant Health Commission presented four awards to community members and organizations at the Verdant Healthier Community Conference on Thursday, Feb. 21 in Lynnwood. The Whole Families, Whole Communities program of the Foundation for Edmonds School District is the recipient of the collaboration award. The University of Washington Bothell School of Nursing & Health Studies is included in the program.

No deal: providers sound off on Trump's domestic gag rule

msmagazine.com, Feb. 26, 2019
The patient-provider relationship is inherently one of unequal power. The president’s new domestic gag rule destroys that fragile balance between power and trust. Signers include University of Washington Bothell faculty member Meghan Eagen-Torkko.

How Thrive Public Schools supports special education students

nextgenlearning.org, Feb. 26, 2019
As a school of bridge builders, Thrive Public Schools is building bridges between typical and developmentally diverse thinkers. The Center on Reinventing Public Education highlighted all of these practices in its case study on how Thrive uses personalized learning to meet the needs of students with disabilities. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Analysis – what if we personalized education funding? How routing dollars to students instead of schools could fund a more nimble system

the74million.org, Feb. 26, 2019
In a more nimble public education system, all students would have equitable access to learning opportunities during the summer, outside the normal school day, and beyond the school walls. Essay by Travis Pillow and Paul Hill of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Undergraduates in research: getting paid to make a difference

dailyuw.com, Feb. 26, 2019
The Earth is struggling. Humans are killing it and new disasters are occurring at an alarming rate. UW Bothell student Andrew McDonald wants to help change the world by taking advantage of augmented reality games.

Seasonal affective disorder, vitamin D deficiency, or depression?

dailyuw.com, Feb. 23, 2019
Feeling unusually blue this quarter? This is a sign you might be experiencing vitamin D deficiency, depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). According to Grace Lasker, UW Bothell nursing and health studies professor, “Because vitamin D is a lipid, you have to eat fat soluble foods.”

Get ahead in tech: Seattle-area degrees and certificates that prep students for hot job

seattletimes.com, Feb. 22, 2019
If you’ve ever considered returning to college to gain an advanced degree in a technology-related field, you may find the choices overwhelming. How does a $24,000 salary bump sound? That’s the average boost received by alumni of a nine-month graduate certificate in software design and development at UW-Bothell. The certificate can also lead to further study in UW-Bothell’s Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering, taught in the evenings for part-time or full-time students.

A skeptic's journey with Alexa

newmobility.com, Feb. 21, 2019
On New Year’s Eve, my brother gave me an Amazon Echo Show. By Cristina Cortez, who holds a Masters in Fine Arts in creative writing and poetics from the University of Washington Bothell.

Bothell neighbors irked by colleges' parking garage plan

bothell-reporter.com, Feb. 21, 2019
Three years ago Jannelle Loewen and her neighbors made a public stand when the University of Washington Bothell sought to build a six-story dormitory on a patch of the campus abutting their back yards. And the university retreated. This year, they may not be as successful in stopping construction of a rectangular five-level parking garage on the same west-campus site behind homes on two cul-de-sacs.

The soul of history | Windows and Mirrors

redmond-reporter.com, Feb. 20, 2019
Alma Salem, arts curator and cultural advisor with the Syria Sixth Space project, on Feb. 7 gave a public lecture at the University of Washington Bothell, discussing her work and how artistic expression relates to human rights.

Setting the record straight: an education expert resurfaces 2015's independent report to explain LAUSD's fiscal turmoil

laschoolreport.com, Feb. 20, 2019
L.A. Unified’s finances can be convoluted and complex. But it’s important to read up as the conversation on how much money the district has continues to swap out facts for politics, education expert Robin Lake said. Lake is the director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

College for older students: new guidebook can help you figure out how to make it work

postbulletin.com, Feb. 20, 2019
In Washington, about one in five working-aged adults — or nearly 400,000 former students — has earned college credits but didn’t complete a credential, according to the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), a state agency that has put a priority on helping more adults complete a degree or credential. The University of Washington Bothell ranks 20th in a national ranking of schools that do a good job of serving adults.

A new funding model could save cash-strapped public schools

nationswell.com, Feb. 20, 2019
A concept called weighted-student funding could help transform education at public schools in low-income areas, ensuring all students get the support they need to succeed. Regardless of the approach, “it’s giving more autonomy to schools,” says Marguerite Roza, senior research affiliate at the Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Neighbors push back against UW Bothell parking lot plan

komonews.com, Feb. 19, 2019
Neighbors are pushing back against UW Bothell’s plan to build a $30 million dollar parking garage along the edge of the campus they share with Cascadia College.

Education strategies that reach across racial and socioeconomic backgrounds

edweek.org, Feb. 19, 2019
Thrive Public Schools is located in two of San Diego's most distressed neighborhoods, and our kids come from 45 zip codes. The Center on Reinventing Public Education highlighted all of these practices in its case study on how Thrive uses personalized learning to meet the needs of students with disabilities. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Bothell neighbors irked by colleges' parking garage plan

heraldnet.com, Feb. 19, 2019
Three years ago Jannelle Loewen and her neighbors made a public stand when the University of Washington Bothell sought to build a six-story dormitory on a patch of the campus abutting their back yards. And the university retreated. This year, they may not be as successful in stopping construction of a rectangular five-level parking garage on the same west-campus site behind homes on two cul-de-sacs.

Chicago's mayor sees through the fog on school autonomy

brookings.edu, Feb. 15, 2019
In politics, there is nothing like a hard knock to focus the mind. Two decades ago, I, along with colleagues at the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE), coined a term for what Emanuel calls principal-centric reform: “the portfolio strategy.” By Paul Hill, founder of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Extending the conversation on online course length

insidehighered.com, Feb. 13, 2019
Two weeks ago, “Inside Digital Learning” published an article exploring the decision-making process for institutions tweaking the length of their online courses. References Penelope Moon, who designs e-learning with the Office of Digital Learning and Innovation at the University of Washington's Bothell campus.

3 states tried to shutter failing for-profit online charter schools. A suspicious pattern of allegations, accusations, and legal complaints quickly followed.

the74million.org, Feb. 12, 2019
On their face, the allegations describe public officials being bought — and for a pittance. References research on online charter schools by the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

New York bill a necessary step forward for education

kykernel.com, Feb. 12, 2019
The New York Times reported on Feb. 1 that, after the passage of a new bill, New York is joining California and Colorado and will now allow its teachers to be evaluated based on a school district protocol and not based on standardized tests. The article also quoted Robin Lake, the director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education: “But I think most people agree that we should measure academic progress, and that somebody should be held accountable for the results. It’s just a question of how.” The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Iinnovate and UW Bothell publish a comprehensive 70-page guide to greater Seattle's innovation ecosystem

einnews.com, Feb. 12, 2019
Iinnovate Leadership Network (pronounced “I innovate”), and the School of Business at the University of Washington Bothell today announced the publication of its most comprehensive, 70-page, 2018 Guide to Greater Seattle’s Innovation Ecosystem.

UWT to implement Universal UPASS beginning spring quarter

thetacomaledger.com, Feb. 11, 2019
Beginning spring quarter, the cur­rent optional UPASS is going away and will be replaced with the Universal Student UPASS program. Both UW Bothell and UW Seattle have their own UPASS systems. For Seattle students, it is an $84 mandatory fee. In Bothell, it is an optional fee for $110 per quarter.

Big Ideas: "We can focus on return on Social Impact (ROSOCI) as much as financial return on investment (ROI)" with Luis J. Salazar

thriveglobal.com, Feb. 10, 2019
As a part of my series about “Big Ideas That Might Change The World In The Next Few Years” I had the pleasure of interviewing Luis J. Salazar. Luis is a technology executive and serial entrepreneur. Luis serves on the Board of Giving Compass and is a board advisor to the School of Business at the University of Washington Bothell.

The education of Cory Booker

usnews.com, Feb. 8, 2019
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate will need to outrun his past association with the school choice movement and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, in particular. And a recent report from the Center for Reinventing Public Education, an education policy hub housed in the University of Washington Bothell, named Newark as a city where students "beat the odds," finding that 40 percent of students in the city are enrolled in a school whose proficiency rates outpaced demographically similar schools elsewhere in the state.

Donuts founder leads $1.2M investment in Seattle startup that makes 'price-stable cryptocurrency'

geekwire.com, Feb. 7, 2019
Paul Stahura, co-founder of domain registrar companies such as Donuts and eNom, is leading a $1.2 million round in Seattle startup Stably, which today announced the Series A investment. Stably CEO Kory Hoang is a UW Bothell graduate.

The three most important factors in office site selection: workforce, workforce, workforce

forbes.com, Feb. 6, 2019
The old real estate cliché tells us that the three most important factors in determining the price of a property are location, location, location. In the case of Seattle Genetics, the company is opening an office in the Bay Area (paywall) to pursue workers it simply cannot attract to its Bothell, Washington, headquarters and because the region offers one of the best life sciences talent pools in the world.

A dilemma at UWB

seattletransitblog.com, Feb. 5, 2019
The junction of the I-405 and SR522 Stride BRT lines will be frustratingly close to the University of Washington – Bothell (UWB) and Cascadia College joint campus, close enough for a tempting diversion but too far to actually be convenient.

Diversity talk: "If you are passionate about what you are doing, distracting nonsense fades into the background"

jaxenter.com, Feb. 5, 2019
Profile: Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, Executive Director of the Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity at the University of Washington Bothell.

Can big data broker peace between fishermen and turtles, sharks and marine mammals?

washingtonpost.com, Feb. 4, 2019
With the government’s towering stockpiles of ocean data, scientists can use weather and ocean chemistry to predict where fishermen are likely to catch their intended targets, including swordfish or tuna, and avoid protected species, such as marine mammals, sharks or manta rays. Sara Maxwell, assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.

Analysis – The uncertain future of teaching: how personalization, specialization, soft skills, and a talent shortage could reshape the profession

the74million.org, Feb. 4, 2019
Platitudes about lifelong learning are hardly new in education, but they seem especially urgent today. An essay from the 25th anniversary collection of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Refreezing could lead to treacherous morning commute

registerguard.com, Feb. 4, 2019
The Associated Press reported the University of Washington in Seattle and UW Bothell shut down Monday.

ACraftyArab Booth at MENAL Fest 2019

acraftyarab.com, Feb. 3, 2019
A Crafty Arab was honored to be asked to take part in the MENAL Festival, held at University of Washington, Bothell.

Avoyelles School Board asked to consider a 4-day school week

avoyellestoday.com, Feb. 3, 2019
It didn’t take long for the first “boat shaking” suggestion to be raised by the new Avoyelles Parish School Board. One of those critics, Paul T. Hill, founder of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, said that while some adults like the shortened schedule, it could hurt rural students. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

New York joins movement to abandon use of student tests in teacher evaluations

nytimes.com, Feb. 1, 2019
Four years ago, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo pushed through a plan to put New York at the forefront of a national movement to reshape American public education. “There’s been some overreach on testing and accountability. But I think most people agree that we should measure academic progress, and that somebody should be held accountable for the results,” said Robin Lake, the director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, a research organization that is broadly supportive of education reform. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

January

Interruptions steal a ton of your time – here are 3 ways to get those hours back

inc.com, Jan. 30, 2019
The modern worker lives in what is almost a constant state of being interrupted. References a 2018 study by Sophie Leroy, assistant professor in the UW Bothell School of Business.

New ideas for a new era of public education: moving beyond a portfolio of schools to a portfolio of student opportunities

the74million.org, Jan. 30, 2019
For 25 years the Center on Reinventing Public Education has studied, informed, and refined new ideas for how public education can achieve its promise. By Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education as well as affiliate faculty at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington Bothell.

4 schedule tips for balancing work, life and school with Sean Alley

depts.washington.edu/foster, Jan. 29, 2019
Sean Alley started out in the Navy. After the Navy, Alley received a bachelor’s degree from UW Bothell and started working in the Amazon warehouse.

University of Washington earns high marks in international sustainability rating

washington.edu, Jan. 28, 2019
The University of Washington has been recognized as one of the most sustainable higher education institutions in North America, according to the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS). The UW received a gold rating, with a score of 77.18 percent. This is the third time the UW has received a gold rating, and the first time the comprehensive report covered all three UW campuses.

New online tool to help prevent sexual assault and harassment coming to UW

thetacomaledger.com, Jan. 28, 2019
Callisto — a third-party college sexual assault recording and report­ing system designed to support and empower survivors and improve re­porting experiences — may be imple­mented at all three University of Washington campuses: Seattle, Ta­coma and Bothell by this upcoming fall quarter.

What WA's prison past tells us about mass incarceration today

crosscut.com, Jan. 27, 2019
Washington state is not a national leader in mass incarceration. On that inglorious honor, 39 other states rank higher than us, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. But that’s no small comfort. Consider a global perspective: The Evergreen State’s incarceration rate — 482 people per 100,000 residents — is still higher than those of the Russian Federation, China, Israel, “and most other countries in the world,” writes University of Washington Bothell professor Dan Berger, in a new, recently released edition of the previously heralded book, Concrete Mama: Prison Profiles from Walla Walla.

Lake: the future of school choice isn't about schools at all – it's about empowering students with a wider array of flexible learning options

the74million.org, Jan. 25, 2019
National School Choice Week is a time for advocates of school choice to celebrate. By Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education as well as affiliate faculty at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington Bothell.

Climate change's hidden victim: your mental health

medium.com, Jan. 24, 2019
In December 2017, Jennifer Atkinson flew from Washington to Santa Barbara, California, where her family lives, to celebrate Christmas. On this trip, though, in the middle of winter, smoke darkened the skyline. The senior lecturer in environmental humanities at the University of Washington Bothell taught the course Environmental Grief and Anxiety: Building Hope in the Age of Climate Consequences.

Washington prison history unveils a national leader in experimental reforms

sawarimi.org, Jan. 24, 2019
Amani Sawari participated in a panel discussion at the University of Washington Bothell about mass incarceration, the library’s Washington prison history archive and a new edition of the book “Concrete Mama” about the Washington state penitentiary.

College for older students: new guidebook can help you figure out how to make it work

seattletimes.com, Jan. 24, 2019
“Never Too Late: The Adult Student’s Guide to College” offers practical advice to adults returning to college. The book rates University of Washington Bothell 20th nationally, based on policies that can make it easier for adults to return to school.

How to spend way less time on email every day

hbr.org, Jan. 22, 2019
The average professional spends 28 percent of the work day reading and answering email, according to a McKinsey analysis. For the average full-time worker in America, that amounts to a staggering 2.6 hours spent and 120 messages received per day. Research from Sophie Leroy, assistant professor in the UW Bothell School of Business, is referenced.

Councilmember Mosqueda's staff

seattle.gov, Jan. 2019
Aretha Basu, Legislative Assistant / Community Outreach. She attended the University of Washington Bothell, majoring in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior.

It's wrong to blame charter schools for LAUSD's mess

dailynews.com, Jan. 21, 2019
The nation is watching as Los Angeles teachers stay out of their classrooms and pour into the streets. Some say the blame rests with charter schools. The truth is, the causes of the crisis are complex, and L.A.’s charter schools are a handy scapegoat, not a cause. By Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Marysville offering more career opportunities for students

marysvilleglobe.com, Jan. 19, 2019
Our district’s mission is to: Engage our community; Inspire our students; and Prepare our graduates. The Diversifying Pathway Program is a partnership between the Everett School District, Everett Community College, University of Washington Bothell, and our district with the goal of opening up teaching opportunities for underrepresented groups by providing a seamless transition into higher education programs in the education or health sciences fields.

A tale of two states and two models for public education

minnpost.com, Jan. 18, 2019
Austin Beutner, the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, is a follower of the “portfolio model” of public education. Paul Hill, who founded the Center on Reinventing Public Education in 1993, wrote, “Like investors with diversified portfolios of stocks and bonds, school boards would closely manage their community’s portfolio of educational service offerings, divesting less productive schools and adding more promising ones.” The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Vouchers, virtual schools & armed volunteers: what Florida's new education reform trifecta could mean for school choice in the sunshine state

the74million.org, Jan. 17, 2019
#EdPolicy watchers are going to want to keep an eye on Florida over the next six months,” Travis Pillow, a Sunshine State ex-pat and senior fellow at the Center on Reinventing Public Education, tweeted upon hearing that Manny Diaz had been chosen as the new chair of the Senate Education Committee. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Knight: is this what health care's come to: 'Beg or else'?

pekintimes.com, Jan. 16, 2019
The sadly familiar collection cans at convenience-store or gas-station counters asking for help for medical bills has changed into “crowdfunding” campaigns that hope to use online appeals to get assistance. “Relying on these sites changes how we perceive the problem,” said study co-author Nora Kenworthy, assistant professor of nursing and health studies at the University of Washington/Bothell.

The Los Angeles teachers strike puts charter schools under the microscrope

huffingtonpost.com, Jan. 16, 2019
Tuesday, on the second day of the Los Angeles teachers strike, tens of thousands of educators protested in front of the California Charter Schools Association building at a rally so crowded that participants were standing shoulder to shoulder. But painting charter schools as at the root of the LAUSD’s fiscal issues might be misleading, said Robin Lake, the director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

"Teaching for Black Lives" event set for Feb. 4

education.uw.edu, Jan. 15, 2019
Educators and community members will gather to explore “Teaching for Black Lives” on February 4 during an event hosted by the Banks Center for Educational Justice at the University of Washington. Featuring Wayne Au, professor of educational studies at UW Bothell and affiliated faculty of the Banks Center. The center honors long-time UW faculty member James A. Banks, founder and director of the Center for Multicultural Education, and founding UW Bothell faculty member, Cherry A. Banks.

Reinventing America's P-16 continuum: as technology surges, we need to reconfigure the traditional high school-college-career pipeline

the74million.org, Jan. 15, 2019
Co-authored by Robin Lake and Georgia Heyward of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Downtown Bothell cafes offer more than just coffee

bothell-reporter.com, Jan. 15, 2019
From the shops on the newly refinished Main Street to the Riverside Park Trail at Bothell Landing, downtown Bothell has a lot of attractions. By Nate Spencer, a UW Bothell journalism student.

UW capital planning and employee compensation made Gov. Inslee's proposed budget

dailyuw.com, Jan. 15, 2019
In this new proposed budget for 2019-2021, Gov. Jay Inslee has included significant funding for the UW campus and its employees, along with his proposed investments in higher education and the state’s behavioral health system. Not included in the governor’s proposal is funding for a new STEM building at the UW Bothell, a $35 million ask.

Space talk: from ancient observations to latest breakthroughs

heraldnet.com, Jan. 15, 2019
Physicists Joey Shapiro Key and Corey Gray, who were among the scientists who made history when they discovered gravitational waves, will talk about their research before the NASA-inspired multimedia show “Bella Gaia” Jan. 17 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Key is an assistant professor in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics at the University of Washington Bothell.

'This isn't rehabilitation': Alabama inmates speak out against state's soaring prison homicide rate

thinkprogress.org, Jan. 15, 2019
Alabama’s prison homicide rate is the highest in the nation at more than 34 per 100,000 prisoners. “At Corcoran, guards staged fights between prisoners, calling it ‘gladiator days,’” said Dan Berger, an associate professor of comparative ethnic studies at University of Washington Bothell who teaches, researches, and writes about the history of racism, prisons, and social movements in the United States.

Achievement gap – 3 areas where Ferebee's work in Indianapolis could help him succeed as D.C. Chancellor

the74million.org, Jan. 14, 2019
It’s perhaps no surprise that Mayor Muriel Bowser selected Lewis Ferebee to be the next chancellor of D.C. Public Schools. By Sean Gill, a research analyst at the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington Bothell.

United Way offering free tax help on UW Bothell, Cascadia campus

bothell-reporter.com, Jan. 14, 2019
United Way is offering free tax filing help to students and non-students on the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College campus.

This is the industry to enter if you want to basically be guaranteed a job

theladders.com, Jan. 11, 2019
It’s no surprise that major players in the private and public sector are boning up their cybersecurity to avoid such PR and real-life disasters. “The probability of losing data or being hacked is a probability of 1,” said Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, executive director of the Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity at the University of Washington. CIAC is based at UW Bothell.

How housing price increases have affected Bothell

bothell-reporter.com, Jan. 11, 2019
Nick Smith, a recent University of Washington Bothell graduate, has lived in Bothell his whole life and doesn’t want to leave. By Japreet Dhillon, a journalism student at the University of Washington Bothell.

What chocolate trends can we expect in 2019?

newsweek.com, Jan. 11, 2019
‘Tis the season to eat chocolate. By Kristy Leissle, affiliate faculty at the University of Washington Bothell. Republished from The Conversation.

'A watershed moment': 31,000 Los Angeles teachers prepare to strike

theguardian.com, Jan. 11, 2019
The fight in Los Angeles is, essentially, a bitter family squabble over dizzying challenges and dismally inadequate resources. “We’ve seen a national momentum in favor of teachers … and California has a historically underfunded system,” said Robin Lake of the Center on Reinventing Public Education. The center is affiliated with the University of Washington Bothell.

Visualizing success: Coca-Cola and University of Washington partner with Adelante Mujeres to send Latina students on college tours

marketscreener.com, Jan. 9, 2019
Through a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company and the University of Washington, Adelante Mujeres brought 30 Latina high schoolers from Oregon to visit the University of Washington's Seattle and Bothell campuses.

Bothell expresses concerns with Bus Rapid Transit plans

bothell-reporter.com, Jan. 9, 2019
At its last two meetings in December 2018, the Bothell City Council discussed how to move forward with Sound Transit on planning for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on State Routes 522/523 and Interstate 405. It will have 11 stations and run for 37 miles on I-405, and will have nine stations and cover eight miles on SR 522 and Northeast 145th Street, with additional parking in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Bothell and an expanded transit center at the University of Washington Bothell.

Unmeltable chocolate and bean-to-bar: three sweet trends

shethepeople.tv, Jan. 9, 2019
‘Tis the season to eat chocolate. And for the chocolate industry, there’s nothing sweeter, since this is the time of year when it enjoys a spike in sales and, at least for some, rising profits. By Kristy Leissle, affiliate instructor at UW Bothell.

11 questions with MS in Entrepreneurship student Taylor Moore

depts.washington.edu/foster, Jan. 8, 2019
Meet Master of Science in Entrepreneurship student Taylor Moore a UW Bothell graduate (Technology and Innovation Management ’18).

Practical support helps students overcome college hurdles

seattletimes.com, Jan. 8, 2019
Yarelly Gomez is a program manager in cybersecurity at Microsoft. She’s a graduate of the University of Washington Bothell, and in 2015 the website GeekWire named her a “Geek of the Week.”

Self-driving tricycle could start a transportation transformation

king5.com, Jan. 8, 2019
The solution to Seattle's traffic troubles may be rolling around a soccer field in Bothell. UW Bothell computer engineering major Ben Rockhold and classmates Taylor and Alex are perfecting a tricycle…that drives itself.

Lake & Pillow: our schools can't just serve the 'square peg' students. Here's how we can design an education system for the tails, not the mean

the74million.org, Jan. 7, 2019
The public education system must prepare all students to solve the problems of the future. But for many students, the system is not rising to the challenge. This essay was originally published as part of CRPE’s 25th anniversary collection, Thinking Forward: New Ideas for a New Era of Public Education, co-authored by Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education as well as affiliate faculty at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington Bothell.

Ethical college admissions: what we know

insidehighered.com, Jan. 7, 2019
A report published last spring provided data and analysis that contribute to our understanding of the effects of test-optional policies. The report, “Defining Access: How Test-Optional Works,” was co-authored by Steve Syverson, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment management at the University of Washington Bothell.

UW Bothell studying how crows communicate with each other

heraldnet.com, Jan. 6, 2019
Douglas Wacker, professor of animal behavior at the University of Washington Bothell, and his students have been watching and gathering data on crows. Wacker will discuss the findings at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at the monthly Pilchuck Audubon Society meeting at Everett Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. (Also: bothell-reporter.com)

Editorial: $5,500 and a hashtag might help finish Highway 522

heraldnet.com, Jan. 6, 2019
Snohomish County has no end of transportation frustrations— in particular for a 3-mile stretch of Highway 522 between Maltby and the Snohomish River where the four-lane highway (two lanes in each direction) narrows to one lane each way. It was enough to convince city leaders in Monroe to pony up $5,500 of the city’s own money to help make their case to state lawmakers and the public to widen the two-lane bottleneck and improve the highway’s interchange with Highway 524 at Paradise Lake Road. Highway 522 stretches 25 miles, connecting I-5 at the Green Lake neighborhood in Seattle, I-405 and the University of Washington’s Bothell campus, and U.S. 2 at Monroe.

Washington's youngest lawmaker prepares to take on Olympia

king5.com, Jan. 4, 2019
At 27-years-old, Jared Mead will soon be the youngest serving lawmaker in Washington's House of Representatives. >Mead is a UW Bothell graduate (Global Studies ’14).

North Creek High graduates swim stars

bothell-reporter.com, Jan. 1, 2019
The smell of chlorine permeates in the air. By UW Bothell journalism student Aliah Kim.