UW–Madison’s Apple discusses movement to ban books in schools

August 12, 2022

WBAY-TV / Ch. 2 in Green Bay utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Michael Apple for a report examining recent efforts to ban certain books from school libraries, or restrict access to them for younger students. Apple is the John Bascom Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies in the School of Education.

Stamm’s ‘The Brain on Youth Sports’ makes list of academic best sellers

August 2, 2022

A book by UW–Madison’s Julie M. Stamm, “The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, the Myths, and the Future,” is number 29 on Library Journal’s list of academic best sellers from May 2021 through June 2022. Stamm is a clinical assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology.

Burt spotlighted in University of Michigan School of Education magazine

July 28, 2022

The University of Michigan School of Education magazine published a profile of UW–Madison’s Brian Burt in a story spotlighting the school's inaugural alumni award winners. Burt, who received an Emerging Leader Alumni Award, is currently an associate professor in the UW–Madison School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

PBS spotlights ‘Chihuly in the Desert’ glass exhibition at Taliesin West

July 15, 2022

An exhibition by UW–Madison alumnus Dale Chihuly was featured on PBS News Weekend recently in a segment that is headlined, “Glass artist Dale Chihuly’s exhibit takes inspiration from Arizona’s desert landscape.” Chihuly earned his MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1967.

UW–Madison student Gill discusses potential of LGBTQ+ research in IES blog post

June 28, 2022

UW–Madison’s Erin Gill, a PhD student in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, was featured in a blog series from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) that is showcasing IES-funded education researchers and fellows that are making significant contributions to education research, policy, and practice.

LaVar Charleston featured on ‘Black Like Me’ podcast

June 24, 2022

UW–Madison Chief Diversity Officer and School of Education alumnus LaVar J. Charleston joined with his wife, Sherri Ann Charleston, chief diversity and inclusion officer at Harvard University, on the “Black Like Me with Dr. Alex Gee” podcast recently for a discussion about the evolution of the chief diversity officer position in higher education.