KET PBS Host Renee Shaw welcomes Julian Vasquez Heilig, Dean of the University of Kentucky’s College of Education. He came to UK in 2019 from California State University where he was a Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Dean Vasquez Heilig has been an author or co-author on nearly 50 peer-reviewed journals and written extensively on a range of topics including racial equity and teacher preparation.  @ReneeKET speaks with Julian Vasquez Heilig about teacher shortages, how colleges are preparing future teachers, and charter schools.

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https://www.ket.org/embedded/connections/uk-college-of-education-dean-julian-vasquez-heilig/

My thoughts and prayer to all those impacted by COVID-19. Also wishing a speedy recovery to Michael Bane, a friend from elementary school, who is currently fighting the virus valiantly in Chicago.

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