September 3, 2020
Media outlets around the Madison area, across the state of Wisconsin, and even in different parts of the country have reported on the UW–Madison School of Education’s Teacher Pledge program, which was publicly launched Aug. 18.
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WISC-TV/Ch. 3 highlights ‘virtual PE’ videos from UW–Madison’s Kuhrasch
September 2, 2020
With many schools remaining virtual this fall, there is a need for more physical education at home. Madison's local CBS affiliate, WISC-TV/Ch. 3, highlighted one valuable resource for parents who are looking for ways to keep their children active, developed by UW–Madison's Cindy Kuhrasch.
State Journal consults School of Education experts in article about supporting student needs in return to school
August 31, 2020
The Wisconsin State Journal utilized the expertise of three people with ties to the School of Education in an article about supporting both the academic and social-emotional needs of students when they return to school — whether it’s online, in person, or a hybrid of both — this fall.
Ladson-Billings, Diamond say schools should not ‘go back to normal,’ and instead work to reduce inequities
August 27, 2020
UW–Madison’s Gloria Ladson-Billings and John Diamond said we shouldn’t rush to “go back to normal” this school year, because of the growing inequities that students face in the school system.
UW–Madison’s Mead speaks with NPR about special education lawsuits
August 26, 2020
NPR’s "All Things Considered" sought out the expertise of UW–Madison’s Julie Mead for a report on how parents of special education students are advocating for their children who have lost access to essential programming and services due to schools going remote during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Albers weighs in on stress that parents are facing due to difficult school decisions
August 25, 2020
UW–Madison’s Craig Albers shared his thoughts on the stress parents are experiencing making school decisions this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic in a news report for WSAW-TV in Wausau.
Diamond discusses how parents can balance individual, community interests in school decisions
August 21, 2020
A recent article in the Boston Globe reporting on the trend of families leaving public schools — and instead enrolling their children in private schools, home schooling, or forming “learning pods” this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic — utilizes thoughts from UW–Madison’s John Diamond.
UW–Madison’s Graue offers advice on going back to school
August 17, 2020
The Wisconsin State Journal utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Beth Graue in an article providing parents with advice on how to approach the upcoming school year, given that many school districts are beginning the year with hybrid or virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ladson-Billings, McKinney de Royston discuss with WORT how Black Lives Matter is changing education
August 5, 2020
The School of Education's Gloria Ladson-Billings and Maxine McKinney de Royston discussed how the Black Lives Matter movement is reshaping education on WORT-FM's program, "A Public Affair."
UW–Madison’s Wang weighs in on possible new admissions test
July 27, 2020
Inside Higher Ed utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Xueli Wang for a report headlined, “What Could a New Admissions Test Bring?”