August 21, 2024
UW–Madison graduate student Libby Hladik, a doctoral candidate with the Department of Kinesiology and the Occupational Therapy Program, is among 11 Fulbright U.S. Scholars who were selected from UW–Madison this year.
School News
School of Education welcomes 10 new faculty members to campus
August 20, 2024
The UW–Madison School of Education is bringing another talented and diverse cohort of new faculty members to campus this year!
U.S. scholars learn ‘new ways of imagining’ research data in summer institute on campus
August 16, 2024
At the 2nd annual QE Institute in the Wisconsin Idea Room of the Education Building last month, a central theme of the gathering was collaboration.
School of Education launches new Education Law and Civil Rights certificate
August 15, 2024
The UW–Madison School of Education is introducing a new nine-credit graduate certificate program in Education Law and Civil Rights, aimed at equipping aspiring school leaders, educators, administrators, and others with the expertise to navigate and address legal issues that arise within the education system.
Scholarships to support future rural school leaders honor Thompson’s family legacy
August 14, 2024
Thanks to a generous gift from Jim and his wife Georgia Thompson, up to eight new scholarships will be awarded annually — with those who are employed by rural school districts receiving priority consideration. The scholarships, worth up to $8,000 each, will help educators pursuing a master’s degree that, upon completion, makes one eligible to apply for a Wisconsin principal license.
Student scholars share their work at Summer Education Research Poster Symposium
August 12, 2024
On Wednesday, July 31, 10 student scholars took part in the 22nd annual Summer Education Research Poster Symposium hosted by the UW–Madison School of Education’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Li Chiao-Ping Dance receives NEA award for ‘Dirty Laundry’ project
August 6, 2024
Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000. The grant will support Phase Two of the “Dirty Laundry” project, a multimedia dance theater work exploring the history of anti-Asian hate, discrimination, violence, and bias in the U.S.
Study from UW–Madison’s Hora finds industry experience isn’t necessary for teaching workplace skills
August 5, 2024
Making sure faculty are trained in the latest industry-based cultural knowledge is better than prioritizing hires of faculty with industry experience, according to a new journal article from a School of Education faculty member.
Three School of Education faculty honored with campuswide WARF professorship, Romnes fellowship research honors
August 2, 2024
Three faculty from the School of Education have been honored with prestigious campuswide research awards from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education.
New report from UW–Madison’s Saldaña offers price tag for closing educational opportunity gaps in North Carolina
July 31, 2024
Resources and programs that would effectively close opportunity gaps for primary and secondary school students in North Carolina would require a roughly 200% increase in funding, according to a new report co-authored by a School of Education faculty member.