January 2, 2025
Leaders of elementary and high schools need more training on how to implement policies that support transgender and gender-diverse students, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
UW–Madison’s Benson receives scholarship from Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation
December 20, 2024
The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc., recently announced the recipients of its 2024 MCT Scholarship, with UW–Madison's Janella Benson one of this year's honorees.
The School of Education’s 2024 year in review
December 19, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we are thrilled to look back on another year of learning, achievement, and community across our No. 1-ranked School of Education.
Study from UW–Madison’s McQuillan examines workplace culture in schools for gender expansive adults
December 12, 2024
A new study from a School of Education faculty member outlines the measures needed to help transgender and other gender expansive school employees feel safe and supported at work.
UW–Madison’s McQuillan weighs in on Watertown schools’ new rules for transgender students
December 12, 2024
UW–Madison’s Mollie McQuillan, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, recently shared insights on PBS Wisconsin regarding the Watertown Unified School District’s adoption of a more restrictive "Gender Support Plan" impacting transgender students.
UW–Madison faculty discuss Wisconsin school funding on PBS Wisconsin and WORT-FM
December 6, 2024
UW–Madison faculty members Christopher Saldaña and Julie Underwood shared their expertise on school funding issues during recent interviews on PBS Wisconsin and Madison’s 89.9 WORT-FM.
Q&A with 2024 winter graduate, Mallory Umar
December 5, 2024
Mallory Umar, a Brazilian American educator who grew up on the south side of Chicago, is graduating with a PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, with a focus on K-12 leadership.
UW–Madison faculty honored with Exemplary Reviewer Award
December 4, 2024
UW–Madison faculty members Xueli Wang and Taylor Odle, both members of the editorial board for The Journal of Higher Education, have been honored with the Exemplary Reviewer Award.
Study from UW–Madison’s Saldaña links state fiscal intervention in district finances to declining student outcomes
November 26, 2024
A new study from a School of Education faculty member found state fiscal intervention into K-12 school district finances in California during the 2008 financial crisis and recession harmed student outcomes, particularly for Hispanic and Latinx students.
UW–Madison’s Welton receives UCEA’s Social and Racial Justice Award
November 26, 2024
Anjalé (AJ) Welton received the Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award from the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). She is chair of the School of Education’s highly regarded Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and is the Rupple-Bascom Professor of Education.