By Laurel White Black women pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields often face unique challenges during professional experiences that are meant to complement their education, according to a new study led by a UW–Madison researcher. The study, published in The Review of Higher Education, examined the experiences of 24 Black women who …
By Laurel White A School of Education faculty member has been chosen to receive the most prestigious alumni award bestowed by Indiana University’s Neal-Marshall Alumni Club. Brian Burt, a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and director of Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB) in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, will receive …
By WCER Communications A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison sheds light on the unique challenges Black men face when adjusting to graduate engineering programs — and offers actionable insights for improving program persistence and support for underrepresented students. Published in the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, the research highlights …
A book by UW–Madison’s Tony DelaRosa, a PhD student in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, was recently reviewed in Urban Education. DelaRosa’s book, titled “Teaching the Invisible Race: Embodying a Pro-Asian American Lens in Schools,” was reviewed by Diann Kitamura — former Santa Rosa City Schools and Sonoma County …
By Laurel White One April evening around 7 p.m., Peter Miller got a text from David Edwards, an offensive lineman for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. Edwards, who is part of a leadership program coordinated by Miller and former Badger football player and current Miami Dolphins captain Alec Ingold, had a question: Is there any scholarly …
Hall of Fame Coach Phil Jackson has won more NBA championships than any other head coach and helped shape legendary players including Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant. He teaches a class in the School of Education’s Master’s in Sports Leadership program alongside Professor Peter Miller, whose groundbreaking research includes a focus on the …
School of Education faculty member Suzanne Eckes is among a group of national legal scholars cited in a new Brookings Institution article analyzing the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025 term for public K–12 education. Eckes is the Susan S. Engeleiter Professor of Education Law, Policy, and Practice in the Department of Educational Leadership …
School of Education faculty member Nicholas Hillman was recently featured in Newsweek discussing the implications of federal student loan policy changes. Hillman is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and leads the Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab, which is housed in the Office of Student Financial Aid. The article …
UW–Madison doctoral student Tony DelaRosa, who is pursuing his doctorate in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), was recently featured on the “Future Ancestors” podcast. The episode spotlights DelaRosa’s personal and professional journey — from growing up in Ohio to becoming a national voice in education, racial equity, and ethnic studies advocacy. …
UW–Madison’s Chris Saldaña, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, is the host of NEPC Talks Education, a podcast produced by the National Education Policy Center (NEPC). In a recent episode, “The Role of School Boards in Democratic Governance,” Saldaña is joined by fellow School of Education faculty …