IMPS was hosted by Columbia University in New York from July 9 to 13. The Psychometric Society is a professional society devoted to the advancement of quantitative measurement practices in psychology, education, and the social sciences. Its annual meetings draw over 500 attendees from around the world. The UW–Madison graduate students won two of the …
Matzner earned an undergraduate degree from the School of Education’s Dance Department in May 2013. The Wisconsin Life story centers around one of Matzner’s students, Mari Koopman, who is in a wheelchair. “She’s much more than a teacher to me. She’s a friend that I get to hug every week and a person who I can laugh …
Bird Bear developed the First Nations Heritage Tour to promote understanding of the history of Madison’s landscapes and address major racial equity issues, Madison Magazine reports. The landscape tour was originally developed for American Indian students adjusting to college life, and has since been adapted for use in curriculum. Over the past three years, there …
Coon received her master of fine arts degree from the Department of Theatre and Drama, which today is housed within the School of Education. After studying at UW–Madison, APT “launched Coon’s career as an actor,” before she moved on to Chicago theater, New York theater and then to movies, such as “Gone Girl” and “The …
The story is famous for its cartoonish world of solid archetype characters and the crazy, strange man-eating plant that takes over a flower shop. In the review, Isthmus touches on the well-cast main characters and the ambitious set, and calls it a “charming” performance. “Directed and choreographed by visiting professor Shad Willingham, with music direction …
Using a new skills index based on federal data, the study finds that 16 percent of all jobs require training beyond high school but less than a bachelor’s degree, compared to previous estimates of one-third to more than one-half of total employment. The new publication, based on 2016 data, finds these jobs are highly concentrated in …
Each Job Talk will be held from 11 a.m. to noon in Room 159 of Education Building. Following is the list of presentation dates, and the name and current position of each finalist: The Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs has general oversight and responsibility for student academic affairs and student services units and activities in …
Navarro earned her Ph.D. from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2012, and has worked at UW–Whitewater since 2017 as the associate director for Student Development and Strategic Initiatives. Navarro received the UW–Madison School of Education’s 2014 Outstanding Recent Graduate Award. “Dr. Navarro is a great addition to our …
Stamm is an associate lecturer with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. The article explores why parents still let their children play football, even when research reveals how dangerous the sport can be. Much of the concern centers on the possibility of concussions causing CTE, a neuro-degenerative disease. However, even “subconcussive” hits can lead …
Farrar-Edwards is a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. Hillman is an associate professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and is an affiliate of the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE). The article examines recent pushes from Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for more …