University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

UW–Madison’s King, Lang co-author article about Hashkafa teacher leader project

UW–Madison’s Bruce King and Laura Lang are co-authors of a new article published in the Journal of Research in International Education that is titled, “Teacher Leadership Development: Building Bridges not Borders between Israeli Jewish and Palestinian Educators.” King is an emeritus faculty associate with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), and …

Campus welcomes, celebrates new and newly promoted faculty of color

Each fall, UW–Madison welcomes and celebrates new and recently promoted faculty of color at a reception hosted by the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of the Secretary of the Faculty. This year’s virtual event recognized nearly 85 new faculty and 36 faculty promoted to associate professor or …

Real Talk for Real Change symposium Oct. 29 to focus on school discipline and policing

School discipline and policing continue to be characterized by racial disparities that necessitate structural change. The increased call for school safety has resulted in a punitive system that disproportionately negatively impacts Black and brown students, even when the goal of disciplinary policies is to make students feel safe. The third event in the Real Talk for …

Article by UW–Madison’s Burt examines influences on engineering grad students’ career paths

UW–Madison’s Brian Burt is the author of a new article that appears in the Journal of Engineering Education titled, “Broadening participation in the engineering professoriate: Influences on Allen’s journey in developing professorial intentions.” Burt is an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. “Given the significant roles that faculty play, it …

Jennings to speak Oct. 23 as part of Indigenous Speakers’ Series

The School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies is hosting Sasanehsah Jennings for a talk as part of its Indigenous Speakers’ Series. The talk, which is titled “Education as a Tool of Colonization: Reflections of the Native Student Experience in Higher Education,” will take place on Friday, October 23, from 12 to 1 p.m., via Zoom. Jennings is …

UW–Madison’s Welton talks to Education Week about building anti-racist schools

Education Week utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Anjalé Welton for an article about how to support school principals in building anti-racist schools. Welton is a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. One problem, the article says, is that university-based preparation programs do not prioritize anti-racist school leadership in their …

Reporter utilizes expertise of Diamond, Ladson-Billings in Education Week article

When Education Week reporter Debra Viadero wanted to learn how she could improve her reporting about race, she turned to three Black education scholars to review her past work. One of those scholars was UW–Madison’s John Diamond, the Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education and a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership …

Alum Fitzpatrick authors new ‘must read’ book on leadership

A new book from UW–Madison alumnus James Fitzpatrick, titled “Beyond Theories and Degrees: The Alley Smarts of Educational Leadership,” aims to inspire future educational leaders. Fitzpatrick received his doctorate from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 1999, and he is the retired superintendent of the School District of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He is …

UW–Madison’s Simmons named advisor of the year at JCSU

Tarryn Lael Simmons, who is pursuing a doctorate from UW–Madison’s School of Education, recently received the Advisor of the Year award from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Simmons is working toward a joint doctorate from the School’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Simmons was recognized for “her passion for and dedication …

UW alum Miller says children should take responsibility for their learning in new book

UW–Madison alumnus Kevin Miller has authored a new book that is titled, “Know Power, Know Responsibility: How to Unleash the Potential of Every Child in America.” Miller received his master’s degree in 2002 from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. He is the founder and director of Know Power, Know Responsibility LLC, …