University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison alum Stovall featured in forthcoming documentary ‘America to Me’

Stovall earned a degree in secondary education from the School of Education in 2007, and is about to move to Palo Alto, California, to pursue a Ph.D. in race, inequality, and language in education at Stanford University. Premiering on Aug. 26, “America to Me” is a 10-episode documentary series that asks the question, “Can a …

Brava quotes UW–Madison’s Stern in article on lifelong learning

Stern is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies. In the magazine article, Stern speaks about how he supports auditors and seniors returning to the classroom, and sees them as assets to classroom culture. “Providing space for auditors who are over 60 is an important embodiment of the Wisconsin …

UW–Madison alum Leonard awarded tenure at Clemson University

Leonard earned her Ph.D. from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction in 2012. Visit the Clemson University Arts and Creativity Lab here. Connect with us Recent News

Doctor of Occupational Therapy program provides flexible, customized path to advancement

“The program offers flexibility while keeping you on a timeline,” Schaffer said. “Although time consuming, it is achievable, and the benefits far outweigh the stress.” The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is designed as a post-professional clinical doctorate that prepares working occupational therapists for advanced-level practice, leadership, and research. The program’s interprofessional focus helps students …

In Imaging Self, high school students explore the arts — and themselves — in a college setting

Julien Johnson recited his poem “Thinking … Not Living,” about transcending limitations. Grace Greene sang her song “Untitled,” about overcoming doubt and fear. Rowan Suhre performed his movement piece “Walking in Heels,” about struggling for personal growth. The students spoke their truth in a July 27 showcase for Imaging Self (Integrated Art 330), a new summer program …

UW–Madison alums Baker, Ross present ‘Being Forward’ at School of Education Gallery

Baker earned her MFA from ​the School of Education’s Art Department in 1990 and Ross received her master of fine arts in 1992. The “Being Forward” exhibition includes over 150 photographs featuring Madison women artists and art supporters posing as Ms. Forward, the iconic statue that has been on the Capitol grounds since her installation …

Vialogues features research of UW–Madison’s McKinney de Royston

McKinney de Royston is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Vialogues is a community of learners that center discussion through video. The article was titled, “He’s More Like a ‘Brother’ Than a Teacher”: Politicized Caring in a Program for African American Males.” Positive student-teacher relationships are known to benefit …

WISC-TV spotlights Bell’s work on specialization in youth sports

Bell is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. Bell’s study explores the issues that are linked to focusing too much on one sport, otherwise known as overspecialization, including how overspecialized young athletes are much more likely to get tired during the day. In the article, Bell said there’s a need …

Alum Tauscher inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

Tauscher is a former Badger and Packer offensive lineman who graduated from UW–Madison in 1999 before going on to earn his master’s degree in educational administration from the School of Education in 2003. He also is a former member of the School of Education’s Board of Visitors. Tauscher was presented for induction by his older …

Halverson named School of Education’s associate dean for innovation and partnerships

Halverson is a professor with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and the director of the Wisconsin Collaborative Education Research Network (The Network) within the School of Education. In his new role, Halverson will lead plans to expand the School’s current office of Education Outreach and Partnerships into a larger, more comprehensive unit. …