When UW Athletics reached out to the Haring Center’s Experimental Education Unit (EEU), they weren’t just offering volunteers, they were planting the seeds of a powerful partnership. What began with student-athletes showing up to play has grown into a deeply meaningful collaboration built on shared joy, belonging and the belief that all children deserve to thrive. Through this partnership, UW student-athletes are helping to reimagine what community, connection, and inclusion can look like, one playful moment at a time. This…
Chi Baik is a fourth-year doctoral candidate in Special Education at UW whose work focuses on early communication for children with cognitive disabilities and inclusive teaching practices. She coordinates community programs through the Haring Center in partnership with Open Doors for Multicultural Families. Read her Q&A below to learn more about her! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what you’re focusing on in your doctoral studies? What inspired you to pursue this path? My name is Chi…
On any given morning, at the Haring Center’s Experimental Education Unit (EEU) at the University of Washington (UW), you might see what Lia Soneson describes: “a group of boisterous, happy kids with a huge range of needs and abilities and all the teachers working together seamlessly integrating learning, fun and exploration throughout.” Indeed, you might see a speech therapist kneeling beside a child at the sensory table, a teacher adapting a lesson in real-time for three different learning styles, and…
The end of Camp Inclusion is bittersweet—but our hearts are full. Something powerful happened under the tent on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. Our community came together—not just to raise their paddles, but to raise their voices for a vision of the world where every child belongs. We had set an ambitious goal: to raise $775,000 to support inclusive education at the Haring Center and beyond. Together, you helped us raise over $1,025,000. That’s more than a number—it’s a resounding affirmation…
Discover the life-changing power of inclusive education at the University of Washington’s Haring Center’s Experimental Education Unit (EEU). Through the eyes of families and students, this video shows how every child—regardless of ability—can thrive in a community built on compassion, connection, and opportunity. Thank you to Shelter Films, https://www.shelterfilms.org/, for their videography.
The 2024 Fund the Future Video features current EEU parents, Kevin Pringle and Jaime Aranda, and former EEU family, Tracy and Jeff Brown with their son Maxford Brown. Their stories were highlighted during the 2024 Haring Center “Homecoming” Auction held on May 18, 2024.
Haring Center PD: Dr. Ariane Gauvreau, Senior Director of the Professional Development and Training Team at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education; Christina Nowak, Inclusion Specialist; Lara Francisco, Education Specialist Lake Stevens School District: Dr. Miriam Tencate, Executive Director of Student Services, Keri Joseph, Director of Special Services, and Julie Sewald, Special Services/TOSA In July 2024, the Haring Center for Inclusive Education in the College of Education at the University of Washington partnered with the Lake Stevens School District to…
Meet Jessica Margarita Aguilar, a first-year graduate student in Early Childhood Special Education and a passionate kindergarten teacher at the Experimental Education Unit (EEU) at the Haring Center. Inspired by her experiences with inclusive education, Jessica is dedicated to helping children of all abilities thrive. She loves building connections with her students and believes in the power of fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments. In this Q&A, Jessica shares her journey to teaching and offers advice for future educators. How did…
Sen. Wellman tours UW’s Haring Center for Inclusive Education A recent article in The Seattle Times highlights the urgent need for more early childhood educators in Washington state and the challenges posed by low wages in the field. The Haring Center for Inclusive Education continues to play a pivotal role in advocating for equitable pay and inclusive practices to support educators and families alike. Read the full article to learn more about the current landscape and the ongoing efforts to…
In a workshop space brimming with inventive tools and metal walls that seemed to pulse with creativity, Dr. Kathleen Artman Meeker, director of the Haring Center, and a diverse group of educators plunged into an exhilarating challenge. It was 2022, and the setting was Reggio Emilia, Italy, where they participated in ateliers during a study abroad trip. The task was to transform an assortment of everyday materials into imaginative constructs. The room buzzed with a palpable mix of excitement and…