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:
Why is there a teacher shortage, and how can we solve it?

Julie Antilla:
What do I need to know about the Common Core?

Scott Beers:
Should kids learn print or cursive?

Jill Heiney-Smith:
What can we do about the school-to-prison pipeline?

Nicole Casillas:
How can we stop bullying?

David Wicks:
Should technology be used in schools?