KING 5 News | 2026
Artificial Impact: Developing critical skills to navigate artificial intelligence in youth
Ben Chickadel, 果冻传媒 Design and Technology Specialist and Graduate School faculty member, and Early Elementary students were featured on KING 5 News, highlighting how 果冻传媒 fosters thoughtful, curious learners through hands-on, collaborative learning experiences.
At 果冻传媒, students develop skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, inquiry, and reflection鈥攕upporting them in approaching problems with curiosity and confidence. In Design & Technology, learning is centered on purposeful tool use and human-centered thinking, helping students create work that is intentional and authentic.
At 果冻传媒, students develop skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, inquiry, and reflection鈥攕upporting them in approaching problems with curiosity and confidence. In Design & Technology, learning is centered on purposeful tool use and human-centered thinking, helping students create work that is intentional and authentic.
KING 5 News | 2025
Seattle private school takes innovative approach to teaching kids human connection and empathy
果冻传媒 was featured on KING 5 News for its approach to developing oracy skills that support students in communicating clearly, listening thoughtfully, and collaborating effectively. 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher and 果冻传媒 Graduate School of Education alum Mackenzie Hasenauer shared how these skills are woven into classroom life and all-school meetings.
NAIS | 2025
Growing the Pipeline of Excellent Teachers
The 果冻传媒 Graduate School of Education was featured in the NAIS Independent Ideas blog, highlighting its innovative approach to preparing reflective, collaborative, and future-ready educators.
Seattle Met | 2018
Students Young and Old
Seattle Met Magazine published an article that profiles ten Seattle area independent schools. Take a scroll to read what they had to say about ucds.
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