May 4, 2026
UW–Madison’s Naomi Mae W., an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, has been appointed to a statewide task force for the Michigan Black Student Project.
Department of Educational Policy Studies
School of Education’s Michael Apple named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
April 23, 2026
A professor emeritus in the School of Education was elected this week to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a national honorary society and research center.
Article from UW–Madison’s Turner offers new framework for justice-oriented public education in a multiracial democracy
April 22, 2026
A new article by Erica O. Turner, associate professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at UW–Madison, offers a timely rethinking of what educational justice for all should look like in today’s multiracial democracy.
School of Education graduate students recognized with 2025–26 Teaching Assistant Awards
April 21, 2026
Thirty-two graduate students have been selected as recipients of the 2025–26 Campus-Wide Teaching Assistant Awards, recognizing their excellence in teaching. Among this year’s honorees are four graduate students from the School of Education.
UW–Madison research reveals experiences of HMoob (Hmong) undergraduates across Universities of Wisconsin
April 17, 2026
An updated statistical portrait of HMoob (Hmong) American undergraduates enrolled in the 13 campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin reveals a college experience marked by unique challenges and opportunities.
UW–Madison School of Education ranked No. 1 by U.S. News for third straight year
April 7, 2026
For the third consecutive year, UW–Madison is home to the top-ranked school of education in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Education Graduate Schools rankings. In addition to the overall ranking, 12 graduate programs housed within the UW–Madison School of Education were also highly rated by U.S. News in its 2026 rankings. That includes No. 1 rankings in Educational Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling.
UW–Madison’s Odle, McQuillan receive national awards from Association for Education Finance and Policy
March 27, 2026
Two faculty members from the UW–Madison School of Education received awards from the Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) at its 2026 Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) Annual Conference.
A closer look at how and why college advising works — at scale
March 20, 2026
A recent working paper co-authored by UW–Madison School of Education Assistant Professor Taylor Odle and PhD student Isabel McMullen offers some of the strongest evidence to date on when and why college advising programs for high school students are successful at scale.
Alannah Meese from the School of Education’s Educational Policy Studies major
March 17, 2026
Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Alannah Meese, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Educational Policy Studies with a certificate in Dance and graduating in spring 2027.
Nate Donovan from the School of Education’s Educational Policy Studies major
March 12, 2026
Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Nate Donovan, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Educational Policy Studies, Economics, and History and graduating in spring 2026.