Shalom Curriculum Project featured in Columbus Jewish News story

March 11, 2026

The Shalom Curriculum Project, housed in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research within the UW–Madison School of Education, is featured in a recent Columbus Jewish News article highlighting its efforts to expand understanding of Jews of Color.

Journal Sentinel spotlights collaboration to expand school mental health workforce

February 24, 2026

A partnership between Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the UW–Madison School of Education was recently highlighted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The cross-institution effort — which also includes Alverno College — has been awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand the number of mental health professionals serving MPS students.

UW–Madison’s Ruppar highlights harm of seclusion and restraint in schools

February 10, 2026

UW–Madison’s Andrea Ruppar, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, was quoted in a recent FOX47 News article examining efforts by the Madison Metropolitan School District to reduce seclusion and restraint incidents involving students with disabilities.