Alum Alexa Posny providing scholarships for students to spend a summer in Washington, D.C., working in policy and networking When Alexa Posny started elementary school, her childhood friend did not. It was that experience of leaving her friend behind that led Posny to pursue a master’s degree in special education at UW–Madison. Until the 1970s, …
When UW–Madison student Cecilia Goodale signed up to work as a virtual tutor this past summer to help local children in math and literacy, she admits she wasn’t sure what to expect. But after working with three boys and their families, the senior, who is pursuing her teaching certification in elementary education and special education, …
The UW–Madison School of Education’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) teamed up with its Office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE) this fall to produce a series of symposia focused on critical issues of racial justice. The goal of the virtual series, titled Real Talk for Real Change, aligns with the vision statement …
By Lynn Armitage, WCER Communications UW–Madison’s Sadhana Puntambekar will collaborate with national researchers on establishing one of five artificial intelligence (AI) institutes and education hubs. A $100 million initiative of the National Science Foundation, the centers are the single most significant federal investment to date in exploring how AI can benefit the United States’ quality of life, …
Faculty and staff from across UW–Madison’s School of Education are routinely quoted or make their voices heard in newspapers, magazines, and online news media outlets. Similarly, these experts are often interviewed and showcased on a range of local, national, and international radio and television news reports. Over the past year, there have been more than …
The UW–Madison School of Education is welcoming 16 new faculty members to campus during the upcoming 2020-21 academic year, which is one of the largest cohorts to sign on with the School since its founding in 1930. “What makes our School so unique and outstanding is the depth and breadth of outstanding faculty members across …
John Diamond and Amanda Lewis’ book, “Despite the Best Intentions: How Racial Inequality Thrives in Good Schools,” focuses on persisting inequities in one suburban school district. Now, through a series of online study groups, the book has become a tool for constructive change for dozens of school districts and hundreds of educators from throughout Wisconsin. …
UW–Madison’s Athletic Training program is transitioning to the master’s degree level due to changing national accreditation standards and an anticipated growth in demand for athletic trainers in the coming years. The new Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program — which was approved by the UW System’s Board of Regents in April — is now accepting …
In December 2018, UW–Madison alumni Tashia and John Morgridge provided a lead gift to the School of Education’s Impact 2030 initiative. The Morgridges both graduated from the university in 1955. Tashia majored in education and John majored in business before going on to become the chairman of Cisco Systems. Tashia is a retired special education …
Faculty members are central to the School’s success as dedicated educators, groundbreaking researchers, and vital mentors to the next generation. The School is committed to recruiting top academics with diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to scholarship, teaching, and service that embraces and engages the full measure of the diversity of our society. The School is …