By Karen Rivedal, Office of Research and Scholarship An updated statistical portrait of HMoob (Hmong)* American undergraduates enrolled in the 13 campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin reveals a college experience marked by unique challenges and opportunities. These enrollees, compared to their peers, are less wealthy and less likely to report having a disability. They …
For the third consecutive year, UW–Madison is home to the top-ranked school of education in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Education Graduate Schools rankings published on Tuesday. In addition to the overall ranking, 12 graduate programs housed within the UW–Madison School of Education were also highly rated by U.S. News in its …
Two faculty members from the UW–Madison School of Education received awards from the Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) at its 2026 Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) Annual Conference. AEFP is a professional organization for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working in education finance and policy from early childhood to postsecondary and beyond. Taylor …
By Karen Rivedal, Office of Research and Scholarship A recent working paper co-authored by UW–Madison School of Education Assistant Professor Taylor Odle and PhD student Isabel McMullen offers some of the strongest evidence to date on when and why college advising programs for high school students are successful at scale. Their study, “When and Why Does …
The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …
The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …
By Laurel White Four-year-olds have a way of lighting up a room. That light probably comes from the spirit inherent in a disheveled hairdo, a bright and mismatched outfit, and a pair of curious eyes. A four-year-old, in peak four-year-old form, is almost guaranteed to make you smile. That understanding was at the heart of Rocky …
By Karen Rivedal, Office of Research and Scholarship A new journal article co-authored by School of Education doctoral student Sky Duke and professor Taylor Odle recommends ways for states to increase older-adult enrollment in college by examining whether a large program in Michigan offering free community college tuition for adults aged 25–64 actually worked. The …
By Karen Rivedal, Office of Research and Scholarship A new report by the Madison Education Partnership (MEP) is helping guide efforts by the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) to strengthen elementary mathematics fluency by providing insights on students’ math performance during the 2024–2025 school year. “This report provides a clear baseline,” the document notes, “for …
By Karen Rivedal, Office of Research and Scholarship As multilingual learners make up a growing share of U.S. classrooms, educators face increasing pressure to support students who are learning academic content and the language of instruction at the same time. In response, a recent working paper from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), part …