University of Wisconsin–Madison

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The Conversation publishes op-ed by UW–Madison’s Hora, Thompson

UW–Madison’s Matthew Hora and Mindi Thompson wrote an op-ed that was published in The Conversation and is headlined, “COVID-19 shows why it’s finally time to end unpaid internships.” Hora is the director of UW–Madison’s Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions (CCWT), which is housed within the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research. He also serves as …

UW–Madison’s Hillman says Gov. Evers’ proposed budget for UW includes evidence-based, ‘smart’ recommendations

The Capital Times utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Nicholas Hillman for an article reporting on Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed $190 million in new investments to the UW System over the 2021-2023 biennium, which he announced during his budget address on Feb. 16. Hillman is an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership …

As Sun Prairie redraws school boundaries, UW–Madison’s Stern warns of potential unintended consequences

The Wisconsin State Journal utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Walter Stern recently in an article focused on work taking place in the Sun Prairie Area School District to redraw its middle and high school boundary lines with an eye toward creating racial and economic balance. Stern is an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational …

UW–Madison’s Apple donates archival collection of his writings to Rowan University

UW–Madison’s Michael W. Apple, the John Bascom Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, has donated an extensive collection of his published writings, including more than 50 books, to the Rowan University Archives and Special Collections. Apple completed his undergraduate degree at Rowan University in 1967, when it was then known as Glassboro State College. He received a …

Dean Hess weighs in on role of schools in combating political polarization

The Hechinger Report utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Diana Hess, dean of the School of Education and the Karen A. Falk Distinguished Chair of Education, for a recent article focused on whether schools are responsible for rising political extremism. The article, which is headlined “Can we teach our way out of political polarization?” asks whether …

Cap Times interviews Graham, Fetter for report examining mental health services

The Capital Times newspaper on Feb. 22 utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Stephanie Graham for a report headlined, “College students and mental health counselors in Madison adapt to pandemic needs.” Graham is the director of the Counseling Psychology Training Clinic (CPTC) and is a clinical professor with the School of Education’s Department of Counseling Psychology. …

Diamond speaks with Education Week about ‘Reframing Suburbs’

UW–Madison’s John Diamond was interviewed for a report in Education Week that’s headlined, “Suburban Schools Have Changed Drastically. Our Understanding of Them Has Not.” The article focuses on the release of a recent study by Diamond and co-first author Linn Posey-Maddox that is titled, “Reframing Suburbs: Race, Place, and Opportunity in Suburban Educational Spaces.” Diamond is the …

Dean Hess stresses the importance of strong civics education in Wisconsin Radio Network interview

Schools should teach children about current events in their civics courses, said UW–Madison’s Diana Hess, dean of the School of Education and the Karen A. Falk Distinguished Chair of Education, in a recent article published by the Wisconsin Radio Network. “I think what happened on January 6th was incredibly serious and incredibly important and it needs …

State Journal highlights Dantzler’s work coaching winning high school team in national financial literacy contest

A recent Wisconsin State Journal article highlighted the work of UW–Madison’s Donald Dantzler advising a team of high school students from 100 Black Men of Madison who won a national financial literacy contest. Dantzler is a member of the education committee for 100 Black Men of Madison and a research and survey specialist in the Research and …

Data on Black authors from CCBC referenced in The Atlantic article

Data from UW–Madison’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), which is housed in the School of Education, was referenced in a recent article in The Atlantic about former New England Patriots football player Martellus Bennett’s new career as a children’s book author, and his activism for more Black characters in children’s publishing and entertainment. Surveying the children’s-entertainment landscape, …