December 31, 2020
Despite challenges brought on by the pandemic, Impact 2030 has Dean Diana Hess excited for the future.
Learning Connections
Bridge to Success scholarships supporting students in need during COVID-19 crisis
August 14, 2020
In an effort to bolster support for students experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis, the UW–Madison School of Education established the Bridge to Success scholarship program. The first round of scholarships, for students taking Summer Term courses, supported 374 scholars. These scholarships were funded via a legacy gift to the School that was doubled utilizing Impact 2030 Morgridge Match funds. The program also received support from the UW–Madison Graduate School.
Global Engagement Office dedicated to helping School connect across borders
August 14, 2020
“Though some of our work related to study abroad, and international research and travel, isn’t currently allowed due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, bolstering our global engagement strategies remains an important aspect of Impact 2030 — and our commitment to providing transformational and innovative learning experiences for our students," says Dean Diana Hess. "These efforts are more important now than ever, and the Global Engagement Office will undoubtedly strengthen our historic emphasis on global connections.”
Persevering through a pandemic: COVID-19 presents an unexpected crisis, but the School of Education is up to the challenge
July 27, 2020
This cover story for the Summer 2020 issue of Learning Connections centers on the UW–Madison School of Education's efforts to rise to the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus presented an unexpected crisis — but the School was up to the challenge.
Message from the dean
July 27, 2020
The past several months have certainly been memorable — but for reasons Dean Diana Hess never anticipated at the start of 2020. Just as the COVID-19 pandemic altered lives across the world in significant ways, Hess notes how it has transformed the way the School of Education operates.
Voices: Jackson op-ed explains how chief diversity officers need more than a title to succeed
July 27, 2020
During the Spring 2020 semester, several faculty members with the School of Education took a stand and made their voices heard by writing op-eds that were published via various outlets. Here is a roundup of these opinion pieces, plus links to the full columns.
Honors and awards: Three from School receive prestigious 2020 NAEd/Spencer fellowships
July 15, 2020
A roundup of recent honors and awards received by students studying within the School of Education.
Honors and Awards: Three from School of Education receive WARF Named Professorships
July 15, 2020
A roundup of honors and awards received by faculty and staff from across UW–Madison's School of Education.
Alumni highlights: Morgridges announce $70 million matching opportunity to support faculty
July 15, 2020
Alumni of UW–Madison's School of Education are doing remarkable things. Here are just a few highlights worth putting the spotlight on since the start of 2020.
Affeldt honors mom’s love of books with gift to Cooperative Children’s Book Center
July 15, 2020
“Mom loved to read,” recalls George Affeldt Jr., who spent decades working as an educator. “We would come home from school and she would be reading.” He adds: “I gave the gift because of her love of books. ... She cared about the university and we thought she should be honored as well.”