We asked experts from the faculty of Seattle Pacific University’s School of Education to weigh in on a handful of hot topics in education. Here’s what they said.
Ask anyone how to improve our schools, and you’ll be faced with a host of different suggestions — and even experts, backed by research, can disagree. At Seattle Pacific University, educators in training have a chance to go deep into research, learn best practices, and share knowledge with their peers.
To give you a taste of the classroom experience, we asked experts from the faculty of Seattle Pacific University’s School of Education to weigh in on a handful of hot topics in education that intersect with their areas of expertise. Read on for their thoughtful perspectives.
![Dan Bishop and Robin Henrikson](https://storiesadmin.spu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bishop-and-henrikson.jpg)
Dan Bishop and Robin Henrikson:
Why is there a teacher shortage, and how can we solve it?
![Julie Antilla](https://storiesadmin.spu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Julie-Antilla.jpg)
Julie Antilla:
What do I need to know about the Common Core?
Scott Beers:
Should kids learn print or cursive?
![Jill Heiney-Smith](https://storiesadmin.spu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Jill-Heiney-Smith.jpg)
Jill Heiney-Smith:
What can we do about the school-to-prison pipeline?
![Nicole Casillas](https://storiesadmin.spu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Nicole-Casillas.jpg)
Nicole Casillas:
How can we stop bullying?
![David Wicks](https://storiesadmin.spu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/David-Wicks.jpg)
David Wicks:
Should technology be used in schools?