The Graduate School at UW–Madison welcomed five outstanding scholars into the university’s chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society this academic year, including two PhD students from the School of Education. The Bouchet Society celebrates the legacy of Edward Alexander Bouchet, who in 1876 was the first African American to earn a PhD …
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 students living in University Housing each year have the opportunity to recognize outstanding educators through the Honored Instructor program. This program allows students to nominate instructors who challenge them, make learning enjoyable, and inspire their academic and personal growth. The fall 2024 list of Honored Instructors includes six exceptional educators from the School of …
By Todd Finkelmeyer UW–Madison’s Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS) is dedicated to helping students deepen and expand their understanding of educational policy and practice. To prepare change-oriented professionals who can address challenges in a range of learning environments, students develop vital knowledge and skills through impactful course readings, enlightening classroom lectures and discussions, group projects, and …
UW–Madison’s John Baldacchino, a professor in the School of Education’s Art Department and an affiliate in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, has recently published two papers that explore the influence of curriculum design and form on pedagogy. “Before Oedipus and the Sphinx: Embracing samhandling beyond the school” This paper, a chapter in the book …
UW–Madison faculty members Xueli Wang and Taylor Odle, both members of the editorial board for The Journal of Higher Education, have been honored with the Exemplary Reviewer Award. Each year, five editorial board members are selected for this honor based on their performance in reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal. The selection is made by …
John Baldacchino’s book, “Lessons of Belonging: Art, Place, and the Sea,” is the subject of an insightful review by Catherine Bernhard in Caliban, the French Journal of English studies. The book investigates what Baldacchino, a professor in the School of Education’s Art Department and an affiliate of the Department of Educational Policy Studies, terms the …
Are you looking to make an impact in education using data? The Master of Science in Educational Psychology – Learning Analytics program at UW–Madison is a fully online and skills-based degree designed for working professionals. Offered through the nation’s No. 1-ranked Department of Educational Psychology, the program is led by world-class faculty who give students …
UW–Madison’s Michael W. Apple, the John Bascom Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, has been active internationally, sharing his expertise on education’s role in promoting social change. Apple is the co-author of a new book with Fida Sanjakdar, titled “Engaging Critical Pedagogy in Education: Global Phenomenon, Local Praxis,” which brings together …
UW–Madison graduate student Kyoungjin Jang-Tucci, a PhD candidate in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, is leading a workshop at the upcoming Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) General Conference, which will be held Nov. 20-23 in Minneapolis. The workshop, titled “A Non-Technical and Critical Introduction to Natural Language Processing, …