Announcements

Introducing the Inaugural Cohort of Dr. Stephen Fink Fellows

We are excited to announce the UW Center for Educational Leadership’s inaugural cohort of Dr. Stephen Fink Fellows. Named in honor of CEL’s Founding Director, Dr. Stephen Fink, this fellowship celebrates Steve’s vision and commitment to building education leadership...

An important announcement about my CEL journey and beyond

It's with bittersweet excitement that I share the news that I will be stepping down as CEL's executive director in June 2025. Here's my letter to the community about the decision and plans for the future of CEL and myself. Dear Friends, I am writing to share the news...

Continued Commitment to Educational Justice

We’re proud to announce the appointment of two powerhouse education leaders, Dr. Gustavo Balderas and Dr. Melvin Brown, to our advisory board. These appointments reinforce our commitment to providing leader-focused professional learning that emphasizes educational...

Standing with the Asian Community

Inhumane acts like the Atlanta killings and the many instances of racism against the Asian Pacific American community hurt each one of us. Racism and misogyny must be eliminated. Please take time to see, listen to, and understand AAPI students and those most impacted...

Want to Tackle Learning Loss? First Listen to Your Students

What does it mean to tackle "learning loss" as a learning and equity-focused leader? Max Silverman, our executive director, reflected on this question. And he turned his thoughts into an essay that Education Week published online last week. Want to Tackle Learning...