December 21, 2023
As we approach the end of another year, we wanted to look back and reflect on all of the great work that has happened across the School of Education in 2023.
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
Several Wisconsin media outlets cover UW–Madison’s new special education teacher residency program
November 10, 2023
Several Wisconsin news outlets have highlighted a new partnership between the UW–Madison School of Education and Milwaukee Public Schools that aims to combat a shortage of special education teachers in one of the state’s most high-needs school districts.
Global Engagement Office celebrates five years building worldwide connections
October 24, 2023
This fall, the UW–Madison School of Education’s Global Engagement Office (GEO) is celebrating its fifth anniversary. The GEO is the only office of its kind on the UW–Madison campus that is dedicated to serving a single school or college community.
School of Education study abroad programs expand students’ global awareness
October 13, 2023
This past summer, the UW–Madison School of Education launched four short-term, faculty-led study abroad programs. Nearly one hundred students participated in these programs – embarking on courses to explore team building in Costa Rica, theatre in London, education in the Galapagos, and movement/sedentary behavior in Portugal.
UW–Madison School of Education to boost special education teacher workforce in Milwaukee with new initiative
September 28, 2023
A new partnership between the UW–Madison School of Education and Milwaukee Public Schools aims to combat a shortage of special education teachers in one of the state’s most high-needs school districts.
School of Education welcomes nine new faculty members to campus
August 29, 2023
The UW–Madison School of Education is bringing another talented and diverse cohort of new faculty members to campus for the start of the upcoming fall semester.
Experts from UW–Madison are available to share insights as students head back to school
August 23, 2023
As parents, students, and teachers prepare for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year, experts from UW–Madison’s School of Education are ready to share their thoughts with members of the media on a range of school and education-related topics.
Forty School of Education student-athletes named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars
August 16, 2023
Shining a light on their work in the classroom, an outstanding 127 student-athletes from the University of Wisconsin sports teams were named 2022-23 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, as announced by the Big Ten in June. Of these, 40 are students pursuing degrees in the School of Education.
UW–Madison’s Ruppar is co-author of guide for teachers and parents of kids with complex support needs
July 3, 2023
UW–Madison’s Andrea Ruppar is the lead author of a new book released this spring that is titled, “Equitable and Inclusive IEPs for Students with Complex Support Needs.”
2022 National Teacher of the Year to deliver public presentation on July 18
June 28, 2023
The UW–Madison School of Education’s Early Career Teaching Institute (ECTI) will host a public keynote address by Kurt Russell, the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, on Tuesday, July 18, at 4 p.m.