The CCBC is housed within the UW–Madison School of Education. It publishes an annual report tracking the number of children’s books by and about people of color and from First/Native Nations. The center started tracking these numbers in 1985, documenting them in their annual best books listing, “CCBC Choices” publication. Today, the CCBC also maintains …
In addition to choreography work of the senior class, this concert will feature contemporary dance works of student choreographers Caroline Criste, Julianna Hom, Amanda Kolsch, Ellie McShane, Megan Schimke, Mariel Schneider, Brooke Schroeder, Bailey Seymour, Alice Svetic, and Kaitlin Verchimak. The dances range from solo to group works, and will explore the capability to navigate …
Halverson, the School of Education’s associate dean for innovation, outreach, and partnerships, has spent the last few years watching personal learning in action at American public schools. He is also a professor with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and the director of the Wisconsin Collaborative Education Research Network (The Network). Based on Halverson’s …
The Bouchet Society provides scholars with a network of peers who exemplify character, leadership, scholarship, service, and advocacy for those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. The 2019 class of Bouchet scholars was inducted into the UW–Madison chapter at a ceremony on April 2. The scholars then attended the Bouchet National Induction Ceremony …
Miller accepted the award last week during the SHAPE American National Convention and Expo in Tampa, Florida. The senior from Manitowoc,Wisconsin, was recognized for demonstrating excellence in and outside of the classroom through her time at UW–Madison. She is majoring in in physical education with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, and is graduating …
Underwood is the Susan Engeleiter Professor of Education Law, Policy and Practice, and the former dean of the School of Education.The MHEC was created legislatively to provide greater higher education opportunities and services to the Midwestern region. It works with member states to create solutions that build higher education’s capacity to better serve institutions, individuals, …
Stern is a historian of education and an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies. He is the author of a 2018 book titled, “Race and Education in New Orleans: Creating the Segregated City, 1764-1960.” His work explains how cities, such as New Orleans, have historically allocated resources and protections …
In this role, Charleston will serve on the dean’s leadership team and will lead the creation of a new School of Education Office of Diversity and Inclusion. “We are thrilled that Dr. Charleston is joining the School of Education as the inaugural associate dean for diversity and inclusion,” says School of Education Dean Diana Hess, …
Mead is the School of Education’s associate dean for education, and a professor with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. On this episode, they discuss Mead’s recent report, co-written with Suzanne Eckes, titled “How School Privatization Opens the Door for Discrimination.” They touch on issues related to voucher programs and charter schools. Mead …
Darke practices silversmithing, a craft that is generations old. She is fascinated by traditional ways of making things, and finds that there is a reemergence of a love for the craft. Part of what Darke loves so much about forging, an ancient method where metal is heated and reheated, strengthened and hammered into curves, is …