What counts as knowledge, and how might we redefine this — whether in an elementary science classroom or inside the walls of a prison? This question lies at the center of a recent episode of Wisconsin Public Radio’s “University of the Air,” on which UW–Madison’s Rosemary Russ is a guest. Russ is an associate professor in …
Online offering from MSAN Network explores topics such as implicit bias, race, power In a new academic year packed with potential changes for the organization, UW−Madison’s MSAN Network decided to keep one thing the same. By Karen Rivedal, WCER Communications Its signature annual event for high school students — the MSAN Intersectional Social Justice Collaborative (ISJC) to …
Two students from the UW–Madison School of Education are recipients of Marie Christine Kohler Fellowships from the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery (WID) for the 2022-23 academic year. Kohler Fellows are graduate or professional students at UW–Madison who are selected on the strength of their commitment and abilities to contribute to interdisciplinary thought. Kohler Fellows work and collaborate …
By Laurel White Albert had 55 pairs of sunglasses – a pair to match every conceivable outfit. He had style, and his classmates at Marshall High School loved him for it. He also loved to dance, to show off his skills in track and field, and the Milwaukee Bucks. “He was my pride and joy,” said …
By Kari Dickinson Tony Award-winning actor and UW–Madison alumnus André De Shields paid a visit to his alma mater on his “day off” last Monday, to see the new exhibit that honors him at Alumni Park. De Shields, who graduated from UW–Madison in 1970 with a BA in English, has achieved an international reputation as one of …
UW–Madison Professor Emerita Julie Underwood lent her expertise to the Capital Times recently for an article about a new report that highlights how Wisconsin’s state funding formula for special education shortchanges school districts. According to the report from the Education Law Center, districts around the state cover a total of $1.25 billion in special education costs …
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 6 p.m. as the School of Education’s Art Department once again hosts its annual Open Studio Day. Over 50 artist studios will be open at this autumn arts celebration. Meet the student artists, see their work, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their working process. All studios and …
UW–Madison student CJ Greer is the co-author of an article published in the journal Children and Schools that is titled, “The COVID-19 Learning Loss: Fact or Stigma?” Greer is a PhD student in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. The article, which Greer wrote with Brandon D. Mitchell, a doctoral candidate …
Richard Halverson was recently appointed as the Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education in the UW–Madison Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Halverson, who joined the UW–Madison faculty in 2001 as an assistant professor, has spent his career in higher education creating knowledge and resources for educators and school leaders to improve learning …
During the course of the academic year, we’ll be sharing out Q&As completed by our newest faculty members in an effort to introduce them to our campus and School of Education communities. This story originally appeared at news.wisc.edu. Aly Renee Amidei: Assistant professor of design in Theatre and Drama Hometown: Streamwood, Illinois Educational/professional background: BA in theatre, Knox College, Galesburg, …