News
Celebrating the past and looking ahead: A joint message from Max and Susan
Jun 23, 2025 |
Over the past 25 years, CEL’s commitment to equity and the belief that all students deserve to be happy and proud at school has never wavered. What we do has been strengthened by the courage and commitment of our partners; together, we have worked to reimagine what is...
Introducing the Inaugural Cohort of Dr. Stephen Fink Fellows
Oct 25, 2024 |
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
Oct 9, 2024 |
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
Jan 19, 2024 |
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...
Honoring the Legacy of CEL’s Founding Director
Sep 7, 2023 |
On September 5, we said goodbye to Dr. Stephen Fink, Founding Director of the Center for Educational Leadership (CEL), and life-long champion of all young people in schools. In 2001 Steve became the Founding Director of CEL, bringing 12 years of school leadership and...
Welcome Dr. Marcus G. Davenport: CEL’s Newest Project Director
Jul 17, 2023 |
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Marcus G. Davenport to the Center for Educational Leadership team! Marcus will serve as a Project Director leading professional learning for educational leaders across the country. Marcus brings to the role more than 23 years of experience...
Targeted Feedback Institute available through San Diego County Office of Education
Aug 1, 2022 |
The San Diego County Office of Education, in partnership with the Center for Educational Leadership, is pleased to offer the Targeted Feedback Institute online in 2022-23. The three-day institute supports educators in learning the characteristics of effective ...
CEL Welcomes New Directors
Aug 13, 2021 |
This month, the Center for Education Leadership (CEL) welcomed two new directors to the team. Jonathan Aldanese, project director, joined CEL to provide professional development to school and district administrators as well as instructional coaches. Before joining...
Talk About the Chauvin Verdict: How Open Conversation is Moving Racial Justice Forward at CEL
Apr 21, 2021 |
Yesterday, we witnessed an instance of accountability in racial justice when the Chauvin trial concluded with a guilty verdict. Today, the work for justice continues. At CEL, this began with open conversation about race, particularly the lived experiences of...
Standing with the Asian Community
Mar 19, 2021 |
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
Mar 16, 2021 |
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...
CEL Joins K-12 Education Organizations and Leaders in Inviting Incoming ED Secretary to Prioritize Teacher Learning
Jan 26, 2021 |
On January 26, 2021, CEL and 28 other organizations and researchers invited partnership with Secretary of Education nominee Dr. Miguel Cardona.
Confronting Racism – Standing with the Black community
Jun 2, 2020 |
Our CEL team stands with the Black community in the face of the racism and injustice that have again come into sharp focus this past week. These injustices are long-standing, as is the pain caused by them.
