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While it is true that public schools have largely returned to “normal” operations, schools are not done with the pandemic. In this story in The Conversation [theconversation.com], Dr. Wayne Au, interim dean of the School of Educational Studies, shares his views on the problems intensified by the pandemic that may impact students for years to come.

Reporters look into long-lasting effects the pandemic has on learning and grades across several Puget Sound school districts. And while student engagement is improving, “there is a ways to go.” Wayne Au, professor and interim dean in the School of Educational Studies, is quoted.

Wayne Au’s commitment to social justice has become an integral part of his identity. A professor of Education and interim dean of the School of Educational Studies at UW Bothell , Au is recognized nationally as a scholar of educational equity and as an outspoken advocate for actively anti-racist teaching. 

Dr. Wayne Au will serve as the interim dean for two years effective Aug. 1. He has been on the faculty of UW Bothell since 2010 and has served as the interim dean of diversity and equity for the campus.

Noor Abdulhameed, Djelli Berisha and Ash Saucedo are recipients of the Chancellor’s Medal, presented each year to students whose commitment to learning and overcoming obstacles is a source of inspiration.