The Wisconsin State Journal utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Courtney Bell in a recent article about Madison East High School’s new “standards-based” grading system. Bell is the director of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) and a professor of learning sciences in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology. She is currently engaged …
Katie Eklund appeared on PBS NewsHour recently for a report titled, “Student-led network helps address shortage of mental health professionals in schools.” The report is part of the series, “Early Warnings: America’s Youth Mental Health Crisis.” Eklund is an associate professor with the School Psychology program in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology. …
Wausau ABC affiliate WAOW spotlighted the School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC) recently, led by UW–Madison’s Stephen Kilgus, Katie Eklund, and Andy Garbacz. The story, headlined “UW–Madison guides new national center to address lack of school mental health providers,” reports that the researchers have been awarded a $10.4 million federal contract to launch and operate the …
As we approach the end of another year, we wanted to look back and reflect on all of the great work that has happened across the School of Education in 2023. Below are some highlights from among the hundreds of news stories we shared this year spotlighting efforts across the arts, health, and education. With …
School of Education faculty member David Williamson Shaffer recently offered his expertise on artificial intelligence in and out of the classroom to news stories aired on CBS58 in Milwaukee and the statewide Spectrum News 1 network. Shaffer is the Sears Bascom Professor of Learning Analytics and the Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Learning Sciences in …
UW–Madison students living in University Housing each year have the ability to recognize outstanding educators via the Honored Instructor program. Through this program, University Housing takes nominations from students who want to honor and recognize instructors who challenge students, make learning fun, and/or are inspiring. This fall’s list of Honored Instructors includes five outstanding educators …
A School of Education faculty member and pioneer in the scientific study of forgiveness joined CNN’s “Chasing Life” podcast this month to discuss the physical and psychological benefits of forgiving others. Robert Enright, who holds the Aristotelian Professorship in Forgiveness Science in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology, joined the podcast for its …
UW–Madison alumnus Keith Miller, who graduated from the School of Education’s MS in Educational Psychology: Professional Educators (MSPE) program in 2019, recently signed a multi-book deal with HarperCollins. Miller’s first novel, “Pritty,” follows two high school boys looking for love while navigating secrets and family trauma. According to Miller, the novel is about “literacy as a form …
UW–Madison faculty member Robert Enright’s decades of research on forgiveness was highlighted in a recurring Wisconsin State Journal feature, “Know Your Madisonian,” last month. Enright holds the Aristotelian Professorship in Forgiveness Science in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology. The article highlights how Enright’s studies have shown improvements in emotional and psychological health …
UW–Madison’s Taylor Odle recently spoke with The Capital Times about the state of higher education funding for UW System institutions. Before becoming an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, Odle worked for the Tennessee Higher Education Committee leading fiscal policy. He points out that even with a Republican governor …