UW–Madison School of Education again in top 5 of U.S. News rankings

March 29, 2022

UW–Madison is home to the fifth-ranked school of education in the nation — marking the ninth straight year it has been rated among the top five. UW–Madison’s School of Education is also the only one in the nation to have a top-10 ranking in all nine education specialty areas — including the No. 1 Educational Psychology program.

Nachman accepts tenure-track position at University of Arkansas

March 18, 2022

UW–Madison alumnus Brett Nachman has accepted a tenure-track position as an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas, in its Adult and Lifelong Learning program in the College of Education and Health Professions. Nachman earned his PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2021.

Project mapping rural colleges spotlighted in Inside Higher Ed

February 18, 2022

A report spearheaded by UW–Madison’s Nicholas Hillman was highlighted in a recent article in Inside Higher Ed that is headlined, “Shining a Light on Rural Colleges.” The report, “Mapping Rural Colleges and Their Communities,” is one of two new mapping projects discussed in the article that aim to expand understanding of rural colleges and the challenges they face.

Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation program now fully online

February 11, 2022

Educators wanting to earn the credentials to pursue a principal license in Wisconsin have a new, fully online option offered by UW–Madison’s highly regarded School of Education. The recently approved master’s degree program can be completed in 15 months.