May 17, 2023
Marshall S. (Mike) Smith, a giant in American education and social policy for over six decades who led the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) from 1980 to 1986, died May 1 at his home in Palo Alto, California.
Department of Educational Psychology
Meet some of the School of Education’s amazing spring 2023 graduates
May 10, 2023
On Saturday, May 13, UW–Madison will celebrate its Spring 2023 Commencement. We reached out to a few of our graduating students from bachelor’s to PhDs to learn more about their favorite memories, advice for incoming students, and future plans.
Seeking a stronger link between scientists and communities, Percival Matthews brings School of Education perspective to Civic Science Fellows program
May 2, 2023
Percival Matthews, associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion at the School of Education, brings his passion for linking researchers and communities to the Civic Science Fellows program.
David Williamson Shaffer shares expertise on artificial intelligence in two Wisconsin television news segments
April 28, 2023
David Williamson Shaffer recently lent his expertise on artificial intelligence to news reports featured on two Wisconsin television stations.
UW–Madison School of Education up to No. 3 in latest U.S. News rankings
April 25, 2023
For the 10th straight year, UW–Madison’s School of Education has been ranked among the top five education schools in the country. Additionally, 10 graduate programs within the School of Education were ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the latest ratings — including the No. 1 Rehabilitation Counseling program.
UW–Madison’s Bolt and Gomez receive Outstanding Reviewers award from AERA
April 17, 2023
Two faculty members with UW–Madison’s School of Education have been selected as Outstanding Reviewers for 2022 by the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
UW–Madison’s Mitchell Nathan urges educators to be strategic when using AI programs to measure learning
April 12, 2023
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) programs continues to grow in the field of education, a UW–Madison faculty member says educators should work to build a keen awareness of the limits of some of the programs to interpret students’ body language and other physical interactions.
New $6M grant to expand mental health services in Madison schools
April 7, 2023
Answering local needs amid a national emergency, UW−Madison faculty members and their partners in the Madison Metropolitan School District will use a new, $6 million grant to expand culturally responsive mental health services in Madison schools.
Hulsey explains why MSPE program is perfect fit for her busy life in podcast
April 7, 2023
Rachel Hulsey recently appeared on a podcast run by UW–Madison’s Alissa Oleck, the assistant dean for professional degrees and certificates, to talk about the School of Education’s MS in Educational Psychology: Professional Educators (MSPE) program.
Two from School of Education win Teaching Assistant Awards
March 29, 2023
The winners of the 2022-23 Teaching Assistant Awards have been announced, and two graduate students from the School of Education are among the honorees.