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Category: Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

State Journal editorial, ‘Pandemic has silver lining for learning,’ features thoughts from Halverson

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A recent editorial from the Wisconsin State Journal’s editorial board makes note of some thoughts from UW-Madison’s Richard Halverson. Halverson is the School of Education’s associate dean for innovation, outreach, and partnerships, and a professor with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. He leads the School’s office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE). The editorial …

School of Education alum Russell Wilson teaming up to help donate 10 million meals

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With fears that food insecurity could dramatically increase as layoffs and furloughs continue due to the coronavirus, two UW-Madison alumni are teaming up to make a difference. Wheels Up CEO Kenny Dichter and former Badger, now Seattle Seahawks, quarterback Russell Wilson are pledging to donate 10 million meals to the hunger relief organization Feeding America. …

Alum Navarro named athletic director at UW-Platteville

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UW-Madison alumna Kristina Navarro was recently named the new director of athletics and assistant chancellor for sports administration at UW-Platteville. Navarro earned her Ph.D. from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2012, and received the School’s 2014 Outstanding Recent Graduate Award. Most recently, Navarro served as the senior associate athletic director …

Winkle-Wagner receives Spencer Foundation grant to study health outcomes for black women academics

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UW-Madison’s Rachelle Winkle-Wagner and the University of Texas, Austin’s Bridget Goosby were recently awarded a $50,000 Spencer Foundation grant for a project, “Health profiles of African American Women on the Tenure Track and Beyond.” Winkle-Wagner is a professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Winkle-Wagner and Goosby aim to understand …

UW–Madison’s Diamond, Lewis deliver keynote at Carnegie Corporation Summit

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UW-Madison’s John Diamond delivered a keynote presentation at the Carnegie Corporation Summit with Amanda Lewis. The two co-authored the award-winning book, “Despite the Best Intentions: Why Racial Inequality Persists in Good Schools.” The book is the result of five years of interviews and data-gathering at a suburban high school that “created a rich and disturbing …

UW-Madison’s Miller launches podcast, ‘Sport and the Growing Good’

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UW-Madison’s Peter Miller has launched a new podcast called, “Sport and the Growing Good.” Miller is a professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and he chairs the university’s Athletic Board. Miller is an expert on community-based educational leadership, education in contexts of homelessness, and school-community collaboration. He also teaches and …

‘Porchtraits’ a snapshot of our School of Education community

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The world looks very different than it did just over one month ago. These are unprecedented and uncertain times, with people experiencing a mix of emotions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, living through a situation like this is new to all of us. While the challenges are many, it’s important to remember you are …

UW–Madison’s Bruecker featured in report examining decline in FAFSA completions due to pandemic

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UW-Madison’s Ellie Bruecker was featured in a National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) report concerning a recent decline in FAFSA completion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bruecker is a doctoral student with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and works as a project assistant with the university’s Student Success Through …

UW-Madison’s Colston authors report on college closures for New America

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UW-Madison’s Jared Colston, a Ph.D. student with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, is the lead author on a report for New America titled “Anticipating and managing precipitous college closures.” The paper concerns the closure of over 300 higher education institutions in the U.S., of which a majority are for-profit colleges …

Wang discusses her new book on STEM transfer students with Inside Higher Ed

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UW-Madison’s Xueli Wang recently discussed her new book, which explores the experiences of STEM transfer students at community colleges, with Inside Higher Ed. Wang is a professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Her book, “On My Own: The Challenge and Promise of Building Equitable STEM Transfer Pathways,” follows 1,670 community college …