University of Wisconsin–Madison

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MEP research on students’ sense of belonging in middle school featured in Capital Times

Research by the Madison Education Partnership (MEP) was featured in the Capital Times in an article that is headlined, “New research looks at student sense of belonging in Madison middle schools.”  MEP, which is housed in the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), is a research-practice partnership between WCER and the Madison Metropolitan School District …

UW–Madison’s Walker talks with WORT-FM about his vision for the arts on campus — and beyond

UW–Madison’s Chris Walker joined Host Ali Muldrow on WORT-FM’s “A Public Affair” program for a conversation about his vision for the arts on campus and in the community — “arts for everyone, everywhere.” Walker is the director of UW–Madison’s Division of the Arts, and is also a professor in the School of Education’s Dance Department. As the …

Research by UW–Madison’s Hernandez highlighted on NATA blog

A blog post published by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) features the research of UW–Madison’s Mayrena Hernandez, a doctoral candidate in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology.  The article is among a series of posts on the NATA Now blog that will honor National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) by highlighting some of …

Ladson-Billing speaks with WORT-FM’s ‘The 8 O’Clock Buzz’ about critical race theory, how it’s misrepresented

UW–Madison’s Gloria Ladson-Billings was featured recently on WORT-FM’s “The 8 O’Clock Buzz” morning show to discuss her perspective on critical race theory, and how it’s often misrepresented. Ladson-Billings is a professor emerita in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction and is president of the National Academy of Education. The WORT-FM webpage previewing Ladson-Billings’ appearance explains …

Former UW System President Reilly writes ‘A Wake-Up Call’ in defense of the liberal arts

Former UW System President Kevin Reilly is the author of an article published in the September/October 2021 issue of Trusteeship magazine that is titled, “A Wake-Up Call.” Reilly holds an appointment as a Regent Professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. He also is a senior fellow at the Association …

Work by UW–Madison’s Diamond, Posey-Maddox highlighted in New York Times

An opinion piece from the New York Times’ Jay Caspian Kang makes note of important work from UW–Madison’s John Diamond and Linn Posey-Maddox focused on the changing terrain of the suburbs and their schools. Diamond is the Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education and a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership …

Daily Mail features stroke research by study team including UW–Madison’s Farrar Edwards

Research by a study team including UW–Madison’s Dorothy Farrar Edwards was featured in a recent Daily Mail article that is headlined, “Stroke victims recover best if rehab starts 2-3 MONTHS after the event.” The study results were released on Monday, Sept. 20, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Farrar Edwards is one of …

State Journal highlights U.S. Secretary of Education’s visit to UW–Madison

The Wisconsin State Journal featured U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s recent visit to the UW–Madison campus on Monday, Sept. 20, as part of his “Return to School Road Trip.” At UW–Madison Cardona’s focus was on public service, the article explains. One stop he made was at the Memorial Union Terrace to talk with students …

On Wisconsin magazine features ‘storybook romance’ of UW–Madison alums Dronzek, Henkes

The life and work of UW–Madison alumni Laura Dronzek and Kevin Henkes was featured recently in the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s On Wisconsin magazine. The article, titled “A Storybook Romance,” describes how Dronzek and Henkes — who both earned degrees from the School of Education’s Art Department — met at UW–Madison, married, and now “make magic together in children’s …

Jackson talks with Wall Street Journal about widening college gap for men

The Wall Street Journal utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Jerlando Jackson for an article that is titled, “A Generation of American Men Give Up on College: ‘I Just Feel Lost.’” Jackson holds UW–Madison’s Rupple-Bascom Professorship in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. He is also chair of the Department of Educational …