In the course “Real World Sustainability,” students learn not just about how to bring the subject of sustainability into K-12 classroom settings but also how to look at the larger…
Lesley Jackson Has a Vision for Education that Embraces Complexity and Self-Care
Before self-care became a buzzword appropriated by consumerist culture and leisurewear, the concept was developed and spread by Black feminist activists, including the poet Audre Lorde, who wrote, “Caring for…
Activist Works at Intersection of Gender Diversity and Autism
“So many of us don’t get appropriate sex education,” says Jack Duroc-Danner, an activist working to help non-autistic individuals to be more aware of the differences and needs of gender…
S2 E5: Through Eating, Sharing, and Studying Food We Can Build Sustainable Communities
Do you know where your food comes from? Whether it is the food we are getting at a grocery store, farmer’s market, restaurant, or our backyard, understanding the way food is produced and the larger systems it is a part of can help us fight for more sustainable and equitable access to food. Scholar and dedicated food educator Jon Garfunkel talks with guest host Mair Allen about the ways that acts like reclaiming public spaces for gardening, having conversations with local food providers, and volunteering to help to feed your community can help us understand and correct problems in the food systems we currently depend on—both locally and globally.
Co-Creating Conservation Programming in Allyship with Historically Marginalized Communities
In 2018, Antioch New England faculty member Kayla Cranston led AmeriCorps VISTA members in a project at the Saint Louis Zoo, in Missouri. “We aimed to identify which conservation programming…
Outside is the New Inside: Exploring and Learning in Nature
Outside has become the new inside. This isn’t just true for socializing during the pandemic. It’s also increasingly true for the classrooms in which students across the country are studying….
Kristin Leong: Building Bridges for Self-discovery
In the groundbreaking film, Black Panther (2018), one of the standout quotes spoken by King T’Challa is this: But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish…
Multicultural Children’s Literature Celebration 2020
Featured Author/Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie Antioch University Seattle School of Education is hosting two community events as part of their Multicultural Children’s Literature Celebration. This yearly event, which brings well-known…
MAEd Students Present Capstone Projects
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) students gathered on Thursday evening, along with faculty members, family, friends, and classmates, to present their Capstone Inquiry Projects. For these projects, students conduct original, on-the-ground…
Letter of Interest Signed for First ARTC Cohort
The first cohort of the School of Education’s Alternative Route to Teacher Certification (ARTC) program is close to graduating and becoming teachers! The ARTC program represents a strong partnership between Antioch University…
Vuong Named 2019 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Antioch University Seattle alumnus Danny Vuong for being selected as the 2019 Renton School District Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Vuong, a graduate of Antioch’s master’s in teaching…
Megan Nyberg
Megan Nyberg always knew she wanted to be a teacher. She also knew she wanted to get a master’s degree in teaching. When it came time to choose a program,…