UW–Madison alum Green receives 2020 William T. Grant Scholars award

May 18, 2020

The early career researchers receive $350,000 to execute rigorous five-year research plans that stretch their skills and knowledge into new disciplines, content areas, or methods. Green received his PhD in 2013 from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

Nachman co-authors article published in College Student Affairs Journal

May 14, 2020

UW-Madison’s Brett Nachman co-authored an article published in the College Student Affairs Journal alongside Ryan Miller, of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Richmond Wynn, of the University of North Florida. Nachman is a Ph.D. student with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

UW–Madison’s Diamond, Lewis deliver keynote at Carnegie Corporation Summit

April 22, 2020

UW-Madison’s John Diamond delivered a keynote presentation at the Carnegie Corporation Summit with Amanda Lewis. The two co-authored the award-winning book, “Despite the Best Intentions: Why Racial Inequality Persists in Good Schools.” The book is the result of five years of interviews and data-gathering at a suburban high school that “created a rich and disturbing portrait of the racial achievement gap” more than 50 years after the formal end of segregation.

UW-Madison’s Miller launches podcast, ‘Sport and the Growing Good’

April 20, 2020

UW-Madison’s Peter Miller has launched a new podcast called, “Sport and the Growing Good.” His podcast examines how athletics contribute to everyday improvement in our society by taking an embedded approach to tell stories of the “hidden” people and practices on the front lines of sport.

‘Porchtraits’ a snapshot of our School of Education community

April 16, 2020

Following is a series of porch portraits — or “Porchtraits” — from our photographer, Sarah Maughan. Although we are far apart physically while practicing social distancing, we remain connected as a School of Education community. Together, we will not only get through this one-of-a-kind Spring Semester — but we will make it a success.