April 12, 2023
Frances Vavrus has been named vice provost and dean of the International Division at UW–Madison, a position she is scheduled to begin Aug. 1.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
UW–Madison researchers write chapter on augmented reality in live theatrical performance
April 5, 2023
A team of UW–Madison researchers, including the School of Education's Daniel Lisowski and Caleb Probst, are co-authors of a chapter in the "Springer Handbook of Augmented Reality" that is titled, “Augmented Reality (AR) into Live Theatrical Performance.”
Empowering students: Q&A with Teacher Pledge alum Madeline Abbatacola
March 23, 2023
To learn just a bit more about the Teacher Pledge and its impact, the School of Education’s communications team reached out to Pledge alumni to get their thoughts.
UW–Madison’s innovative Teacher Pledge, aimed at supporting future educators and offering solutions to teacher shortage, extended
March 21, 2023
As the nationwide teacher shortage continues to generate headlines, the UW–Madison School of Education is announcing the extension of a program aimed at addressing the problem in Wisconsin thanks to a $5 million gift from Susan and James Patterson.
‘Playful testing’: UW–Madison’s Matthew Berland co-authors book on how to build great games for classroom assessment
March 14, 2023
A new book co-authored by a UW–Madison School of Education faculty member walks readers through the process of designing, developing, implementing, and reflecting on the efficacy of an educational game.
Fred Newmann, longtime UW–Madison professor and giant in assessment, civic education, dies at 86
March 10, 2023
Newmann rose to national prominence as a giant in his field, producing work that transformed how teachers and administrators think about authentic assessment, civic and social studies education, professional development, and school restructuring.
UW–Madison alum Apps is co-author of new book urging creative thinking about environmental issues
March 7, 2023
Jerry Apps, who earned his doctorate in curriculum and instruction from UW–Madison’s School of Education in 1967, is the co-author of a new book that is titled, “Planting an Idea: Critical and Creative Thinking about Environmental Issues.”
Returning home to teach science: Q&A with Teacher Pledge alum Abigail Laumer
March 3, 2023
To learn just a bit more about the Teacher Pledge and its impact, the School of Education’s communications team reached out to Pledge alumni to get their thoughts.
UW–Madison’s Bullock speaks with NPR about new AP African American Studies course option
February 28, 2023
UW–Madison's Erika Bullock, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, spoke to NPR about the new AP African American Studies course, just a few days before the College Board introduced its official framework on Feb. 1.
UW–Madison’s Game Jam a success, featured in Daily Cardinal
February 22, 2023
Earlier this month, UW–Madison’s Game Lab, housed in the School of Education's Department of Curriculum and Instruction, hosted a 2023 Global Game Jam (GGJ) event where participants developed three new video games.