University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

UW–Madison doctoral student’s book reviewed in Urban Education

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 …

Game Changers: Badger Inquiry on Sport breaks ground on the science of leadership

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 …

Six leadership tips from Coach Phil Jackson

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 …

UW–Madison’s Eckes cited in Brookings article on landmark Supreme Court education ruling

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 …

UW–Madison’s Hillman featured in Newsweek on student loan policy shifts

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 …

School of Education doctoral student featured on ‘Future Ancestors’ podcast

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 faculty discuss education policy and ‘Science of Reading’ on NEPC podcast

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 …

UW–Madison alumnus named president of Hudson Valley Community College

UW–Madison alumnus Michael S. Brophy has been named the eighth president of Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy, New York. The State University of New York Board of Trustees approved his appointment on June 3, with Brophy set to begin his new role on Aug. 1. Brophy brings more than 35 years of experience …

UW–Madison’s Rodgers appointed Secretary of International Society of the Learning Sciences

UW–Madison’s Aireale J. Rodgers, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, has been appointed to serve as Secretary of the International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS). “The learning sciences has long been an intellectual home for me,” said Rodgers, whose research explores the histories, current realities, …

Paying the funding forward: The Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Research Scholars fellowship

By Kruthika Kamath The most important thing on a doctoral student’s mind beyond research is funding. And that is precisely what was going through Will French’s mind. Though French, a UW–Madison School of Education doctoral student, had already secured funding through his doctoral program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), he wanted …