September 8, 2020
UW–Madison’s Christopher Kirchgasler is an author of an article published in the August 2020 issue of Comparative Education Review, titled “‘Girl’ in Crisis: Colonial Residues of Domesticity in Transnational School Reforms.”
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School’s bold new ‘Teacher Pledge’ program garners substantial media coverage
September 3, 2020
Media outlets around the Madison area, across the state of Wisconsin, and even in different parts of the country have reported on the UW–Madison School of Education’s Teacher Pledge program, which was publicly launched Aug. 18.
School of Education students are ready to take on the new semester
September 2, 2020
Masks. Hybrid learning. Physical distancing. Testing. The fall 2020 semester is kicking off — and at UW–Madison, it won’t be like any semester that’s come before. However, our School of Education students are just as bright, driven, and inspiring as always. Seventeen students shared their thoughts with us on majors, going to college amid COVID-19, what they are excited about this semester, and future plans.
State Journal consults School of Education experts in article about supporting student needs in return to school
August 31, 2020
The Wisconsin State Journal utilized the expertise of three people with ties to the School of Education in an article about supporting both the academic and social-emotional needs of students when they return to school — whether it’s online, in person, or a hybrid of both — this fall.
UW-Madison researchers partner with Madison Schools to sharpen 4K teaching
August 28, 2020
A two-year project delivered four days of free training to Madison's 4K teachers that was custom-designed to meet their needs while creating more community among them.
Ladson-Billings, Diamond say schools should not ‘go back to normal,’ and instead work to reduce inequities
August 27, 2020
UW–Madison’s Gloria Ladson-Billings and John Diamond said we shouldn’t rush to “go back to normal” this school year, because of the growing inequities that students face in the school system.
School of Education welcomes 16 new faculty members for the 2020-21 academic year
August 25, 2020
The UW–Madison School of Education is welcoming 16 new faculty members to campus during the upcoming 2020-21 academic year, which is one of the largest cohorts to sign on with the School since its founding in 1930. "We’re excited to welcome another group of exceptional scholars who will be working in fields as varied as the arts, health and education. They will bring a diverse set of viewpoints and experiences to our School as we build upon our excellence,” says School of Education Dean Diana Hess.
UW–Madison’s McKinney de Royston is lead author of new AERJ article
August 21, 2020
UW–Madison's Maxine McKinney de Royston is the lead author of an article published in the American Educational Research Journal (AERJ), titled " 'I’m a Teacher, I’m Gonna Always Protect You': Understanding Black Educators’ Protection of Black Children."
UW–Madison School of Education unveils bold new program to invest in Wisconsin’s future teachers
August 18, 2020
The Teacher Pledge provides financial support — including up to in-state tuition, fees, and testing certification costs — for students enrolled in one of the School’s teacher education programs. In return, after graduating the students “pledge” to teach for three or four years at a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school in Wisconsin. Students who go on to teach in a high-need district or in a high-need subject area will fulfill their obligation in three years, while all others will do so in four.
UW–Madison’s Graue offers advice on going back to school
August 17, 2020
The Wisconsin State Journal utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Beth Graue in an article providing parents with advice on how to approach the upcoming school year, given that many school districts are beginning the year with hybrid or virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.