February 14, 2022
Both CNN and Madison's Channel 3000/News 3 have highlighted the UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge program in recent reports drawing attention to a growing shortage of teachers both in Wisconsin and nationally.
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
State Journal column highlights success of UW–Madison’s teacher education programs
February 14, 2022
A column in the Wisconsin State Journal by Esther J. Cepeda highlights the success of the UW–Madison School of Education’s teacher education programs, both in attracting students of color and preparing them to pass their certification tests.
UW–Madison alum Ko is president-elect of CEC division for culturally, linguistically diverse learners
January 25, 2022
UW–Madison alumnus Dosun Ko has been named as the 2022 president-elect of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners (DDEL). Ko earned his PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education in 2020. He is currently an assistant professor in the School of Education at Wichita State University.
UW–Madison’s Bal, Bravo speak at online conference in Rio, Brazil
January 14, 2022
UW–Madison's Aydin Bal, a professor in the School of Education's Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, and Fabiane Bravo, a PhD candidate in RPSE, spoke at an online conference at the Centro Universitário Carioca (Unicarioca), in Rio, Brazil, in Dec. 2021. Bal delivered the keynote address for the conference, titled “Expansive Learning, Justice, and Joy: Systemic Transformation for Addressing Racial Disparities in Schools."
Winter 2021 graduates reflect on their time at UW–Madison
December 16, 2021
On Sunday, Dec. 19, UW–Madison will celebrate its Winter 2021 Commencement. We reached out to a few of our graduating students to learn what brought them to UW–Madison, their most meaningful experiences, and favorite places on campus.
‘Learning Laboratory’ in Northern Wisconsin high school works to reduce racial disparities
October 6, 2021
The Culturally Responsive Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (CRPBIS) research center at UW–Madison has published a study in the leading journal Race, Ethnicity, and Education, titled “Transformative agency for justice: Addressing racialization of school discipline with the Indigenous Learning Laboratory.”
Madison College and UW–Madison School of Education to sign transfer agreement
September 28, 2021
Madison College students preparing to become elementary or special education teachers will have a direct pipeline to the UW–Madison School of Education thanks to a new transfer agreement that guarantees admission into these teacher preparation programs for students who meet the requirements.
State Journal highlights U.S. Secretary of Education’s visit to UW–Madison
September 24, 2021
The Wisconsin State Journal featured U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s recent visit to the UW–Madison campus on Monday, Sept. 20, as part of his "Return to School Road Trip."
Students, recent graduate, and Dean Hess meet with U.S. Secretary of Education Cardona
September 21, 2021
Two current students and a recent graduate of an innovative UW–Madison special education teacher preparation program received the unique opportunity to meet and speak with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona during a campus visit Monday, Sept. 20. Joining them in a conversation that lasted about 20 minutes was Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, and School of Education Dean Diana Hess.
School faculty and staff reunite at traditional ‘Welcome Back Bash’
September 8, 2021
It was a beautiful late summer day for members of the School of Education community — many used to seeing each other only in boxes on their computer screens — to reunite for the traditional Welcome Back Bash for faculty and staff, in the North Plaza of the Education Building overlooking Lake Mendota, on Thursday, Sept. 2. While enjoying a full tailgate lunch, and picking up T-shirts tagged with the phrase “Lead and Inspire,” attendees took a break from their workdays to catch up with colleagues and kick off the new school year.