Tomiko Jones, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, has been honored with a Vilas Faculty Early-Career Investigator Award. This award recognizes exceptional research and teaching excellence among UW–Madison faculty in the early stages of their careers. Since joining the department in fall 2018, Jones has made a significant impact through her research …
UW–Madison’s Mollie McQuillan, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, recently shared insights on PBS Wisconsin regarding the Watertown Unified School District’s adoption of a more restrictive “Gender Support Plan” impacting transgender students. The controversial policy, approved by the school board on Nov. 18, requires students to …
By Laurel White A new study from a School of Education faculty member outlines the measures needed to help transgender and other gender expansive school employees feel safe and supported at work. The study, published in Teachers College Record, found a multifaceted approach is necessary to ensure trans and other gender expansive staff feel adequately supported, …
UW–Madison’s Darcy Padilla, an associate professor within the School of Education’s Art Department, was awarded the inaugural Award for Documentary Photography from the Royal Photographic Society in November. One of the world’s oldest photographic societies, the U.K.-based organization has been presenting awards since 1878. However, this is the first time it has presented an award specifically for documentary …
The Wisconsin Center For Education Research, in collaboration with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, have announced recruitment for the 2025 cohort of the Special Education Teacher Residency Program is now open. This innovative program aims to address the critical shortage of special education teachers in MPS by …
By Todd Finkelmeyer UW–Madison’s Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS) is dedicated to helping students deepen and expand their understanding of educational policy and practice. To prepare change-oriented professionals who can address challenges in a range of learning environments, students develop vital knowledge and skills through impactful course readings, enlightening classroom lectures and discussions, group projects, and …
UW–Madison’s John Baldacchino, a professor in the School of Education’s Art Department and an affiliate in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, has recently published two papers that explore the influence of curriculum design and form on pedagogy. “Before Oedipus and the Sphinx: Embracing samhandling beyond the school” This paper, a chapter in the book …
UW–Madison faculty members Christopher Saldaña and Julie Underwood shared their expertise on school funding issues during recent interviews on PBS Wisconsin and Madison’s 89.9 WORT-FM. In a segment for WORT-FM titled, “How Did We Get Here: School Budgets and Referendums,” Saldaña, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy …
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On Sunday, Dec. 15, UW–Madison and the School of Education will be recognizing its latest group of amazing graduates with 2024 Winter Commencement celebrations. We reached out to a few of our graduating students to learn more about their time at UW–Madison, and a bit about their future plans. Mallory Umar, a Brazilian American educator …