Chalkbeat utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Suzanne Eckes recently in an article reporting on a settlement agreement that clarifies the terms of what’s commonly known as Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, which restricts classroom instruction related to sexuality and gender identity in Florida public schools. The settlement ensures that Florida teachers can, for instance, place …
Two individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education were among the 11 Badgers named on Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Native American Leaders” for 2024. Nicole Bowman, an associate scientist and evaluator with the Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative (WEC), housed in the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), was recognized by …
UW–Madison’s School of Education is the No. 1 school of education in the United States, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Education Graduate Schools rankings released on Tuesday. It marks the first time the School of Education has received the first-place ranking from U.S. News & World Report, though it has been highly …
By Laurel White A new research project led by two School of Education faculty members will develop new ways to measure the process and outcomes of equity-centered leadership in schools. The project, called Comprehensive Assessment of Leadership for Learning – Mapping Equity Indicators (CALL-MEI), is aimed at developing new equity indicators, evidence models, and data tools to measure …
By Laurel White Like most educational institutions, community and technical colleges across the United States were forced to make big changes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new book from a UW–Madison School of Education faculty member digs deep into that tumultuous time, unearthing inspiring innovations and changes that could have lasting impact. The …
Christopher Saldaña, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, was recently honored by the Association of Education Finance and Policy with its 2024 Jean Flanigan Outstanding Dissertation Award. Saldaña joined the School of Education in 2022 after earning his PhD in educational foundations, policy, and practice from …
Up to eight new scholarships will be awarded annually, starting in June 2024, to educators who aspire to be principals in rural school districts. The scholarships of up to $8,000 each will support educators pursuing a master’s degree through the highly ranked UW–Madison School of Education that, upon completion, makes one eligible to apply for …
By Laurel White A new UW–Madison study sheds light on how state and local government laws, policies, and proposals limiting LGBTQ+ students’ rights have proliferated in recent years, how those policies harm students, and how states and school boards have failed to respond to federal court rulings related to LGBTQ+ inclusivity. The study, published in …
By Laurel White As American public schools continue to reckon with widespread racial inequities, a School of Education research project is working to offer support and build understanding of how school leaders can facilitate anti-racist policy changes. Over the past two years, researchers from the UW–Madison School of Education and the University of Missouri have …
By Laurel White Black women seek out, build, and maintain vibrant communities of support in order to survive and thrive in college and other higher education environments, according to a new book from a School of Education faculty member. The book, “The Chosen We: Black Women’s Empowerment in Higher Education,” is built upon oral histories …