UW–Madison students living in University Housing each year have the opportunity to recognize outstanding educators through the Honored Instructor program. This program allows students to nominate instructors who challenge them, make learning enjoyable, and inspire their academic and personal growth. The fall 2024 list of Honored Instructors includes six exceptional educators from the School of …
UW–Madison’s Gloria Ladson-Billings, professor emerita in the School of Education, was recently featured in UW Athletics’ “Forging Firsts” series, where she shares a first-person account of her life and career. The series shares the stories of individuals who have accomplished remarkable achievements in their journeys. Each story talks about when they became the “first” whether …
By Laurel White Two School of Education faculty members will serve as co-editors-in-chief of one of the most cited academic journals in education from 2025 through 2028. Leema Berland and Erica Halverson, both professors in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, will serve as co-editors-in-chief of the Journal of the Learning Sciences. Journal of …
In a recent issue of the magazine American Scientist, School of Education faculty member John Rudolph offered an analysis of the origins of scientific literacy — the basic understanding of science required for everyday life — and how our cultural understanding of scientific literacy should inform science education. Rudolph is a professor in the Department …
UW–Madison alumna Kaitlyn Wright was recently celebrated as part of Wisconsin Technology Month through the Women in Tech storytelling campaign. This initiative showcases the journeys of pioneering women in tech, recognizing their leadership, innovation, and resilience. Wright, who earned her BS in secondary social studies education from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and …
UW–Madison’s Michael W. Apple, the John Bascom Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, has been active internationally, sharing his expertise on education’s role in promoting social change. Apple is the co-author of a new book with Fida Sanjakdar, titled “Engaging Critical Pedagogy in Education: Global Phenomenon, Local Praxis,” which brings together …
By WCER Communications A new National Academies report authored by a committee of experts including WCER Director Courtney Bell explores barriers to equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education from kindergarten through high school. It outlines a strategic framework for policymakers, school administrators, and educators to make STEM education more equitable. The report, Equity in …
Several recent media stories have showcased how expertise from the UW–Madison School of Education is supporting educators this election season. The stories on Wisconsin Public Radio, WORT-FM, and Wisconsin Watch included expertise from Jeremy Stoddard, professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and highlighted the Teaching About the 2024 Elections conference. …
UW–Madison’s School of Education is honoring recipients of its 2024 Rockwell Awards and the winner of this year’s Lois Gadd Nemec Elementary Education Award during a Nov. 9 celebration on campus. The Rockwell Awards are made possible thanks to a generous gift from Roland and Ruth Rockwell. These honors recognize exemplary teachers and other school …
By Laurel White Building a better way to measure and understand social support systems for transgender and nonbinary individuals is at the heart of a new research project co-led by a School of Education faculty member. Stephanie Budge, a professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology, and Elliot Tebbe, an assistant professor in the School …