July 23, 2021
Ladson-Billings is a professor emerita with the School of Education whose research examines the cultural foundations of teaching and learning that leads to educational improvement for students who are most marginalized in schools.
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SERP scholars to present final research presentations on July 29
July 22, 2021
Students in the Summer Education Research Program (SERP) will present their culminating research presentations on Thursday, July 29, via Zoom. SERP is a 10-week summer research opportunity, sponsored by the UW–Madison School of Education and Graduate School, that provides traditionally underrepresented undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in independent research.
UW–Madison’s Diamond offers critical reflection of report from William T. Grant Foundation
July 21, 2021
UW–Madison’s John Diamond wrote a critical reflection of a new report from the William T. Grant Foundation focused on research-practice partnerships (RPP) in education. Diamond is the Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.
Study examines how collaboration can bridge science and language development for multilingual students
July 20, 2021
UW–Madison’s Daniella Molle and Weiqiong Huang have published a new paper in Science Education International, titled “Bridging Science and Language Development Through Interdisciplinary and Interorganizational Collaboration: What Does It Take?” Molle and Huang are researchers at WIDA, housed in the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research.
Message from Dean Hess: Matthews named interim associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion
July 19, 2021
UW–Madison School of Education Dean Diana Hess announced that Percival Matthews will serve as the School's interim associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Matthews will begin this new role on Aug. 1.
Five from School of Education are named Morgridge Fellows
July 19, 2021
Five individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named Morgridge Fellows. They are Moisés Gabriel Contreras (Educational Policy Studies), Morgan Mayer-Jochimsen (Educational Policy Studies), Rachel Santiago (WCER), Emily Skaletski (Kinesiology), and Peter Wardrip (Curriculum and Instruction).
UW–Madison’s Lee selected as AERA Fellow
July 14, 2021
UW–Madison’s Stacey Lee was selected as a 2021 Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Lee is the Frederick Erickson WARF Professor in the School of Education's Department of Educational Policy Studies.
Children’s book by UW–Madison alumna Gruener brings to life story of unsung hero
July 12, 2021
UW–Madison alumna Barbara Gruener (BSE 1984) is the author of a new children’s book, titled “Mr. Quigley’s Keys,” which brings to life the heartwarming story of an unsung hero.
Spoon joining School of Education as associate dean for communications and advancement
July 7, 2021
Marianne Spoon is starting her new position on Aug. 2, 2021, and since December 2014 has served as the director of communications and marketing with UW–Madison's Center for Healthy Minds.
Summer 2021 Learning Connections alumni magazine available online
July 6, 2021
The latest edition of Learning Connections, a magazine for alumni and friends of the UW–Madison School of Education, is now posted online. The Summer 2021 issue centers on the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the many lessons learned. In addition, we spotlight a range of important and innovative work being done across the School.