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Learning Connections is here!

The summer 2026 edition of Learning Connections, a magazine for the UW–Madison School of Education community, is here! This issue features our Department of Educational Policy Studies, which is engaging with tough policy issues on campus and in communities in Wisconsin and around the world to help shape a better tomorrow. We’re also proud to highlight research that supports children and families navigating complex medical conditions and a new course that bridges the arts and science.

UW–Madison School of Education again ranked No. 1 by U.S. News

UW–Madison is home to the top-ranked school of education in the nation for a third consecutive year, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Education Graduate Schools rankings published April 7. In addition, 12 graduate programs were also highly rated.

Rankings graphic showing No. 1 rank for third straight year

UW–Madison’s Hilyard sees ‘Morning Glory’ work featured at Taos Film Festival

Digital Arts Professor Stephen Hilyard’s short animation titled, “Morning Glory” screened at the Taos Film Festival this year.