June 20, 2019
The Teachers College Record recently posted a paper co-authored by UW-Madison Professor Emeritus Kenneth Zeichner that examines the role of venture philanthropy in shaping public policy in teacher education.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Rudolph’s new book describes changes in science teaching over time — and why it matters today
June 14, 2019
With the legitimacy of science increasingly under attack, UW–Madison’s John Rudolph has authored a new book that explains how and why we teach science in schools matters. Rudolph, who started his career as a middle and high school science teacher in Wisconsin, is a professor and chair of the School of Education’s highly regarded Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He is an expert on the history of science education in American schools.
UW-Madison alum Platt author of new book, ‘Working Hard, Working Happy’
June 7, 2019
UW-Madison alumna Rita Platt is the author of a new book, “Working Hard, Working Happy,” that is to be released by Routledge in July. In her new book, Platt shows how educators can create a joyful classroom community in which students are determined to work hard, be resilient, and never give up.
UW–Madison’s Apple authors two new books
June 5, 2019
UW-Madison’s Michael Apple has just published two new books — “Re-imagining Education for Democracy,” with Stuart Riddle, and “Critical Studies of Education in Asia: Knowledge, power, and the Politics of Curriculum Reforms,” with Leonel Lim. Both examine the limits and possibilities of creating more critically democratic educational policies and practices, and current national and international contexts.
Report underplays critical issues in professionalizing early childhood teachers
January 22, 2018
UW-Madison's Beth Graue and Erica Ramberg recently reviewed and responded to a report about the advantages of online degree programs, as reported in a news release from the National Education Policy Center.
UW-Madison alum Edwards authors, ‘New Ways to Engage Parents’
July 28, 2016
UW-Madison alumna Patricia Edwards is the author of a new book titled, “New Ways to Engage Parents: Strategies and Tools for Teachers and Leaders, K-12.”