University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

UW–Madison scholars publish groundbreaking American Educational Research Journal article on supporting trans students

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By Laurel White  Leaders of elementary and high schools need more training on how to implement policies that support transgender and gender-diverse students, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.  The study, published in the American Educational Research Journal, conducted and analyzed interviews with 36 school administrators and policy consultants in Illinois …

UW–Madison’s Benson receives scholarship from Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation

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The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc., recently announced the recipients of its 2024 MCT Scholarship, with UW–Madison’s Janella Benson one of this year’s honorees. Benson is pursuing her PhD through the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. The MCT Foundation was created to ensure underrepresented students gain access …

The School of Education’s 2024 year in review

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As 2024 comes to a close, we are thrilled to look back on another year of learning, achievement, and community across our No. 1-ranked School of Education.  From the conclusion of Diana Hess’ nearly decade-long tenure as dean to the introduction of our new leader, Dean Marcelle Haddix, this year has given us opportunities for reflection, gratitude, and excitement …

UW–Madison’s McQuillan weighs in on Watertown schools’ new rules for transgender students

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UW–Madison’s Mollie McQuillan, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, recently shared insights on PBS Wisconsin regarding the Watertown Unified School District’s adoption of a more restrictive “Gender Support Plan” impacting transgender students.  The controversial policy, approved by the school board on Nov. 18, requires students to …

Study from UW–Madison’s McQuillan examines workplace culture in schools for gender expansive adults

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By Laurel White  A new study from a School of Education faculty member outlines the measures needed to help transgender and other gender expansive school employees feel safe and supported at work.  The study, published in Teachers College Record, found a multifaceted approach is necessary to ensure trans and other gender expansive staff feel adequately supported, …

UW–Madison faculty discuss Wisconsin school funding on PBS Wisconsin and WORT-FM

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UW–Madison faculty members Christopher Saldaña and Julie Underwood shared their expertise on school funding issues during recent interviews on PBS Wisconsin and Madison’s 89.9 WORT-FM. In a segment for WORT-FM titled, “How Did We Get Here: School Budgets and Referendums,” Saldaña, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy …

Q&A with 2024 winter graduate, Mallory Umar

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On Sunday, Dec. 15, UW–Madison and the School of Education will be recognizing its latest group of amazing graduates with 2024 Winter Commencement celebrations. We reached out to a few of our graduating students to learn more about their time at UW–Madison, and a bit about their future plans. Mallory Umar, a Brazilian American educator …

UW–Madison faculty honored with Exemplary Reviewer Award

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UW–Madison faculty members Xueli Wang and Taylor Odle, both members of the editorial board for The Journal of Higher Education, have been honored with the Exemplary Reviewer Award. Each year, five editorial board members are selected for this honor based on their performance in reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal. The selection is made by …

Study from UW–Madison’s Saldaña links state fiscal intervention in district finances to declining student outcomes

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By Laurel White A new study from a School of Education faculty member found state fiscal intervention into K-12 school district finances in California during the 2008 financial crisis and recession harmed student outcomes, particularly for Hispanic and Latinx students.  The study, published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, examined more than 700 instances of …

UW–Madison’s Welton receives UCEA’s Social and Racial Justice Award

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UW–Madison’s Anjalé (AJ) Welton received the Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award from the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). Welton is chair of the School of Education’s highly regarded Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and is the Rupple-Bascom Professor of Education. “It’s an honor to be awarded the Linda C. …