UW–Madison’s Kevin Lawrence Henry Jr., an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), has been honored as a 2025 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Henry’s scholarship investigates the politics of education, with a particular focus on school choice and market-based approaches. His work critically …
Three scholars with ties to UW–Madison are receiving recognition in the annual Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, which spotlight the top 200 education scholars in the United States “who did the most last year to shape educational practice and policy.” The Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, released on Jan. 8, are compiled by Rick Hess, an Education …
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By Laurel White Leaders of elementary and high schools need more training on how to implement policies that support transgender and gender-diverse students, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The study, published in the American Educational Research Journal, conducted and analyzed interviews with 36 school administrators and policy consultants in Illinois …
The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc., recently announced the recipients of its 2024 MCT Scholarship, with UW–Madison’s Janella Benson one of this year’s honorees. Benson is pursuing her PhD through the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. The MCT Foundation was created to ensure underrepresented students gain access …
As 2024 comes to a close, we are thrilled to look back on another year of learning, achievement, and community across our No. 1-ranked School of Education. From the conclusion of Diana Hess’ nearly decade-long tenure as dean to the introduction of our new leader, Dean Marcelle Haddix, this year has given us opportunities for reflection, gratitude, and excitement …
UW–Madison’s Mollie McQuillan, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, recently shared insights on PBS Wisconsin regarding the Watertown Unified School District’s adoption of a more restrictive “Gender Support Plan” impacting transgender students. The controversial policy, approved by the school board on Nov. 18, requires students to …
By Laurel White A new study from a School of Education faculty member outlines the measures needed to help transgender and other gender expansive school employees feel safe and supported at work. The study, published in Teachers College Record, found a multifaceted approach is necessary to ensure trans and other gender expansive staff feel adequately supported, …
UW–Madison faculty members Christopher Saldaña and Julie Underwood shared their expertise on school funding issues during recent interviews on PBS Wisconsin and Madison’s 89.9 WORT-FM. In a segment for WORT-FM titled, “How Did We Get Here: School Budgets and Referendums,” Saldaña, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy …
On Sunday, Dec. 15, UW–Madison and the School of Education will be recognizing its latest group of amazing graduates with 2024 Winter Commencement celebrations. We reached out to a few of our graduating students to learn more about their time at UW–Madison, and a bit about their future plans. Mallory Umar, a Brazilian American educator …