December 23, 2021
Elizabeth Fennema, a longtime UW–Madison faculty member and pioneering researcher on the teaching and learning of mathematics, died on Dec. 20, 2021.
School News
School of Education well represented at INEI webinar focused around literacy
December 23, 2021
Several individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education were presenters at an INEI virtual webinar, “Language and Literacy Education: Cross-National Experiences,” that took place on Dec. 10. The webinar, hosted by the School of Education at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, invited faculty and graduate students from around the world to share their expertise and engage in discussions around literacy.
‘Part of who I am:’ Earlise Ward continues public service after Morgridge Center departure
December 22, 2021
Following three years of dedicated service as the faculty director at the Morgridge Center for Public Service, Earlise Ward will be stepping down from the position at the end of the fall 2021 semester. Following her departure, she will return to her full-time faculty duties at the School of Nursing and continue her research.
WIDA receives $2.6 million to develop professional learning for rural educators of multilingual learners
December 21, 2021
WIDA, an educational services organization within the UW–Madison School of Education, received $2.6 million from the U.S. Department of Education to launch Rural Educators Self-Reflecting and Practicing Equity-Centered Teaching with English Learners (Project RESPECT), a program that will help rural K-8 teachers provide effective and equitable literacy instruction for multilingual learners.
UW–Madison’s Arthur is curator of ‘Seeing Audubon’ exhibition at the Chazen
December 20, 2021
UW–Madison’s Emily Arthur is the curator of a current exhibition, “Seeing Audubon: Robert Havell Jr. and The Birds of America,” at the Chazen Museum. Arthur is an artist, printmaker, and associate professor in the School of Education’s Art Department.
Peña takes position as education policy analyst with Latino Policy Forum
December 20, 2021
Vanessa Peña, a doctoral candidate and alumna of the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), has started a position as an education policy analyst with the Latino Policy Forum.
School of Education honors Winter 2021 graduates
December 19, 2021
The School of Education honored its Winter 2021 graduates during a Pre-Commencement Celebration Sunday morning, Dec. 19, at the Memorial Union’s Great Hall. To check out photos from the event — which featured about 50 graduates, plus family and friends — visit the School of Education’s Facebook page.
Alum Stanford Taylor joins Madison Schools’ leadership team
December 17, 2021
UW–Madison alumna Carolyn Stanford Taylor, the former state superintendent of public instruction, is joining the leadership team of the Madison Metropolitan School District. She will serve as MMSD’s interim assistant superintendent for engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion.
UW–Madison’s Haden is recipient of McBurney Center Access Award
December 17, 2021
UW–Madison’s Clare Haden, a lecturer in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, is a recipient of a McBurney Center Access Award.
Winter 2021 graduates reflect on their time at UW–Madison
December 16, 2021
On Sunday, Dec. 19, UW–Madison will celebrate its Winter 2021 Commencement. We reached out to a few of our graduating students to learn what brought them to UW–Madison, their most meaningful experiences, and favorite places on campus.