November 21, 2024
In a recent issue of the magazine American Scientist, School of Education faculty member John Rudolph offered an analysis of the origins of scientific literacy — the basic understanding of science required for everyday life — and how our cultural understanding of scientific literacy should inform science education.
November 5, 2024
UW–Madison alum Kaitlyn Wright was recently celebrated as part of Wisconsin Technology Month through the Women in Tech storytelling campaign. This initiative showcases the journeys of pioneering women in tech, recognizing their leadership, innovation, and resilience.
October 31, 2024
UW–Madison’s Michael W. Apple, the John Bascom Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, is the co-author of a new book and has been speaking internationally, sharing his expertise on education’s role in promoting social change.
October 23, 2024
A new National Academies report authored by a committee of experts including WCER Director Courtney Bell explores barriers to equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education from kindergarten through high school.
October 15, 2024
Several recent media stories have highlighted how expertise from the UW–Madison School of Education is supporting educators this election season.
October 14, 2024
Teachers Ben Jaeger, Rachel Schramm, Michelle Blevins, and Dave Ropa are receiving Rockwell Awards, and Andreal Davis is being honored with the 2024 Lois Gadd Nemec Elementary Education Award.
October 1, 2024
UW–Madison alum Laura C. Chávez-Moreno, who earned her PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction in 2018, is the author of a new book released Oct. 1.
September 25, 2024
UW–Madison student Avery Simpson is a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. In a campus news story, she talks about her rural roots and shares how her experience working as a rural peer advisor has been meaningful to her.
September 12, 2024
Experts in politics, civic education, and media literacy from across the country will once again gather at UW–Madison this fall to provide a day of training and support for educators preparing to provide high-quality lessons about an upcoming election.
September 4, 2024
To celebrate our alumni excellence across the arts, health, and education, the School of Education has selected four notable UW–Madison alumni to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award. This year's award winners are: Julie Causton (BSE ‘95, MS, ‘99, PhD, ‘03); Adrienne Dixson (PhD ’02); Deborah Dryden (BA ‘68, MFA ’72); and Deborah Harris (PhD ’83).