Alumna Oravec’s new book explores the good and bad of robots

October 13, 2022

UW–Madison alumna Jo Ann Oravec is the author of a new book that explores how robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance human lives, but also their unsettling “dark sides.” Oravec earned her master’s and PhD in educational administration from the School of Education, and holds degrees from UW–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs and the School of Business.

Hillman discusses shifting opinions on who should pay for college

October 12, 2022

The Chronicle of Higher Education utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Nick Hillman, a professor in the School of Educations's Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, for a report on shifting opinions among Americans on the question of who should pay for college.

Romero-Reyes, Wallace selected for Project MALES Graduate Scholars Program

October 11, 2022

UW–Madison PhD students Joseph Romero-Reyes and Josh Wallace were both recently selected to be part of this program, which is designed to support the academic and career advancement of emerging scholars whose research is focused on improving the educational outcomes of boys and men of color.

UW–Madison’s Saldaña is host of education policy podcast

October 6, 2022

UW–Madison’s Christopher Saldaña, a new assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, is the host of a podcast from the National Education Policy Center (NEPC). The first episode in Season 3, released on Sept. 20, focuses on teacher shortages.

Hillman speaks with Minnesota Public Radio about student loan forgiveness

September 23, 2022

UW–Madison’s Nick Hillman, a professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, shared his expertise with Minnesota Public Radio listeners recently, in a segment focused on the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan.

UW–Madison’s Greer, Iverson named UCEA Jackson Scholars

September 20, 2022

CJ Greer and Deonte Iverson, PhD students with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, will receive formal networking, mentoring, and professional development via a two-year program through the University Council for Educational Administration.