The work of UW–Madison’s Lianne Milton — a documentary photographer and second-year master of fine arts student with the School of Education’s Art Department — is currently being showcased in the School of Education Gallery. The exhibition is titled, “Between Dark and Dawn: A Personal Exploration of the Maternal Spirit.” It runs through June 20 in the gallery, …
UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly is joining the prestigious College of Fellows of the American Theatre in the honorary society’s next incoming class. Membership in the College is conferred on individuals of acknowledged national stature who have distinguished themselves during their careers for notable dedication, exceptional service, and outstanding achievement. “I am very honored and overcome with …
Data from UW–Madison’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), which is housed in the School of Education, was utilized in two recent articles examining the decision of the Dr. Seuss estate to stop selling six of the author’s books that include racial and ethnic stereotypes. A Mar. 4 New York Times article, headlined “Dr. Seuss Books Are Pulled, and …
The work of UW–Madison’s Li Chiao-Ping and her dance company, Li Chiao-Ping Dance, was selected to be presented at the World Dance Alliance (WDA) Americas 2021 Virtual Conference and Festival Assembly on Thursday, Apr. 22; Friday, Apr. 23; and Wednesday, Apr. 28, all at 6 p.m. (Central time). Li is a Vilas Research Professor with …
Preliminary diversity stats for 2020 compiled by UW–Madison’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center are utilized in a recent report from the Associated Press (AP). The AP also interviewed UW–Madison’s KT Horning, director of the CCBC, which is housed within the School of Education. In the report, headlined “Racial diversity in children’s books grows, but slowly,” Horning explains that …
Dean Diana Hess named a new senior associate dean, in addition to announcing new associate deans for the arts, health, and education as the School of Education pulls together a new academic leadership team ahead of the 2021-22 academic year. Members of the new leadership team, who will begin their posts Aug. 23, 2021, are: …
This message was emailed to faculty, staff, and students across the School of Education on April 20, 2021 Dear School of Education students, staff, and faculty, Similar to the rest of the country, we are awaiting a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The trial has created a new level …
UW–Madison’s Brett Nachman authored two new papers published in academic journals. Nachman is a PhD candidate in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. The first paper, of which Nachman is first author, is titled “Brief Report: Autism-Specific College Support Programs: Differences Across Geography and Institutional Type,” and it was published in the …
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Jerlando Jackson, for an article focused on the efforts of Milwaukee company Molson Coors to foster a more inclusive workplace after an electrician working for the company shot and killed five of his co-workers and himself last year. Jackson is the Vilas Distinguished Professor of Higher …
Meixi will be the final speaker in the Indigenous Speaker Series, hosted by the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, on Friday, April 23, at noon. Meixi is a Hokchiu learning scientist and former teacher who grew up with the Lahu tribe in northern Thailand. She is currently a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow in American …