August 21, 2025
A book by UW–Madison’s Tony DelaRosa, a PhD student in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, was recently reviewed in Urban Education.
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School of Education alumni honored with 2025 Wisconsin Alumni Association awards
August 20, 2025
Two UW–Madison School of Education alumni are among the recipients of the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, which honor individuals for exceptional service, leadership, and impact.
‘Almost magical’: Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum empowers young people with disabilities
August 18, 2025
The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum is a six-day residency program that aims to help youth with disabilities learn more about leadership, self-advocacy, and career awareness.
Dean Haddix discusses her One School vision ahead of 2025-26 academic year
August 18, 2025
“This work is about building One School that’s unified in purpose, values, and service,” says Haddix, who marked her first anniversary with the School of Education on Aug. 11.
From student mental health to great coaching, UW–Madison education experts can share back-to-school insights
August 18, 2025
As parents, students, and educators prepare for the 2025-26 academic year, experts from UW–Madison’s No. 1 ranked School of Education are ready to share their insights on some of the biggest issues facing education today with members of the media.
Rethinking fraction instruction: New study shows young children’s brains are wired to understand ratios — and it could change the way fractions are taught
August 15, 2025
A new study from the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, reveals that children as young as seven use specialized brain circuits to process ratios — like groups of dots or lines — well before they receive any formal instruction in fractions.
UW–Madison’s Henry, Capper release book outlining diverse approaches to organizational theories in education
August 13, 2025
A new book from a School of Education faculty member and faculty emerit offers a nuanced, diversity-oriented perspective on organizational theories used in educational leadership practice and research.
Q&A: UW–Madison alum Carlos Bustamante shares his journey to athletic training for NBA stars
August 8, 2025
An alumnus shares his path from UW–Madison’s athletic training program to the NBA.
Q&A: UW–Madison alum Geoff Kaplan reflects on decades of athletic training in the NFL
August 8, 2025
An alumnus shares his experience working at the highest level of professional football.
Game Changers: Badger Inquiry on Sport breaks ground on the science of leadership
August 8, 2025
A look at Badger Inquiry on Sport (BIOS), an innovative new program that aims to bridge the gap between athletics and research at UW–Madison – including a deep dive on the science of leadership.