March 26, 2025
A series of op-eds written by UW–Madison’s Anthony Hernandez that speak to the value and importance of higher education and equitable access to learning have been published by The Fulcrum.
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Verona Press highlights Whoopensocker’s new partnership with Verona schools
March 24, 2025
Whoopensocker, an arts education residency program based in the UW–Madison School of Education, is bringing its unique curriculum focused on creativity, expression, creative writing, and collaboration to the Verona Area School District in a new three-year partnership.
School of Education’s Burt discusses increasing Black male representation in STEM in On Wisconsin
March 20, 2025
Brian Burt, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and director of Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB), is featured in the Winter 2025 issue of On Wisconsin magazine.
UW–Madison students curate show exploring art’s place in uncertain times
March 10, 2025
UW–Madison art students Rachael Hunter and Ava Albelo (known as Mary Chains) are among the artists behind a new exhibition, “As Long As It’s Safe To Do So,” on view through April 30 at Eli’s Art Supplies in Madison.
UW–Madison alum and MMOCA director shares vision for 2025 Wisconsin Triennial
March 4, 2025
UW–Madison alumnus Paul Braker Prindle, director of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMOCA), recently spoke with the Capital Times about his vision for the 2025 Wisconsin Triennial.
Media outlets feature expertise of UW–Madison’s McQuillan on supporting LGBTQ+ youth
February 27, 2025
UW–Madison’s Mollie McQuillan, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, has been featured recently by national media speaking on mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth and the critical role of inclusive school policies.
UW–Madison’s Amidei featured in Capital Times for ‘Cinderella’ costume design
February 25, 2025
UW–Madison’s Aly Renee Amidei, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, was featured in the Capital Times for her work as the costume designer for Children’s Theater of Madison’s (CTM) recent production of “Cinderella.”
New executive director outlines vision for WIDA
February 20, 2025
Jenni Torres, the new executive director of WIDA, was recently featured in Education Week. In her first interview representing WIDA, Torres shares her vision for supporting multilingual learners, their teachers, and families across 41 states.
Research by UW–Madison’s Eckes cited in New York Times and Forbes
February 18, 2025
Research by UW–Madison’s Suzanne Eckes, the Susan S. Engeleiter Chair in Education Law, Policy, and Practice in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, has been cited in recent media reports on legal challenges surrounding the use of public funds for religious education.
UW–Madison alumna discusses impact of athletic trainers in youth sports in TED Talk
February 7, 2025
UW–Madison alumna Stephanie Hernandez recently delivered a TED Talk highlighting the lack of athletic training access in youth sports and its impact on underserved communities.