April 2, 2026
Several faculty and students from the School of Education have been named as recipients of 2026 UW–Madison Division of the Arts Creative Arts Awards.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
UW–Madison alumnus publishes debut novel, ‘Rogues in a Nation’
March 27, 2026
UW–Madison alumnus Andrew Lifson is the author of “Rogues in a Nation,” a new Wisconsin-based novel published by Little Creek Press in March 2026.
UW–Madison’s Bullock featured in PBS Wisconsin story on math education
March 24, 2026
UW–Madison’s Erika Bullock, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, is featured in a recent PBS Wisconsin “Here and Now” segment exploring math education and the role of numeracy in everyday life.
Madison third graders ‘Whoop it up’ with UW–Madison arts program
March 17, 2026
Amanda Palmen’s third grade classroom at Crestwood Elementary School hums with restless energy. Students wiggle and whisper on the rug, buzzing with anticipation. Today isn’t just another school day — it’s Whoopensocker day.
Jenny Duarte Castillo from the School of Education’s Theatre and Drama major
March 13, 2026
Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Jenny Duarte Castillo, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Drama — as an Honors Acting Specialist — and Elementary Education and graduating in 2028.
Nicky Westerlund from the School of Education’s Elementary Education major
March 11, 2026
Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Nicky Westerlund, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Theatre with a certificate in ESL and graduating in spring 2028.
Aria Till from the School of Education’s Elementary Education major
March 3, 2026
Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Aria Till, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a certificate in English as a Second Language and graduating in spring 2026.
UW–Madison’s Bullock selected for Wisconsin Women’s Network Policy Institute
February 20, 2026
UW–Madison’s Erika Bullock, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has been selected for the 2026 Wisconsin Women's Network Policy Institute.
University Theatre stages UW–Madison alumna’s award-winning play on Flint water crisis
February 17, 2026
“cullud wattah,” a powerful and award-winning play by UW–Madison alumna and First Wave graduate Erika Dickerson-Despenza, is the latest production from University Theatre, opening Feb. 26.
UW–Madison education students, faculty connect with community on Family Math Night
February 12, 2026
Family Math Night is a special community event facilitated by a UW–Madison School of Education faculty member and undergraduate education students.