They asked questions and shared solutions. They talked openly and honestly about what they are experiencing in the classroom. Jim Wallace, professor of education, coordinates the grant. She shares a story about a student who told her janitors would lose their jobs if students cleaned up after themselves. I told him, 'The janitor has other jobs to do.
Students learn that if they ruin a tool, it affects someone else.
Discussions range from courting diverse voices while teaching environmental science to keeping the passion in teaching with standardized schooling. It's helpful to hear about the educational changes that are happening in Oregon because they will be coming to Washington. Our graduates are very successful teachers, and I'm confident that they do an outstanding job of helping their students meet state standards. So the teacher education faculty must continue to provide support and assistance to our graduates as they engage in this complex balancing act. I'm grateful to the Kellogg Foundation for helping us in this essential activity.